Population of world’s smallest porpoise dwindles to 97
The vaquita porpoise is fast heading towards extinction, warns a new study
Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
It is believed to be the world’s strongest typhoon this year and is being called super-typhoon
El Nino almost certain this year
Over the years, research has shown there is an association between El Nino and deficient rainfall in India
Role of climate change in tropical cyclones still unclear
Thomas Knutson is a research meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US. He was the co-chairperson …
Highest mortality year for dolphins, whales
US authorities investigating if stranding incidents linked to BP oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Massive solar storm reaches Earth
No adverse effects but unleashed picturesque auroras
Climate change back in presidential election focus
The superstorm has killed 68 so far in North America
May of 2012 second warmest since 1880: US agency
Report hints at global warming as the cause
Oceanic turtles face cancer risk due to water pollution, says study
Nitrogen in polluted runoff is leading to tumours in sea turtles in Hawaii
Arctic nations agree to bar fishing fleets from seas around North Pole
Fast melting sea ice and rising surface temperatures may draw fish farther north, experts feel
Hurricanes with pretty female names more deadly
Changing a severe hurricane’s name from “Charley” to “Eloise” could triple its death rate, suggest researchers
NASA records hottest August since 1880
Antarctica temperatures were 4°C above normal; India recorded a spike of 1-2°C
Southeast US will bear the worst of this year’s winter, says AccuWeather
This US-based independent weather agency set off gasps of dread and many counter-forecasts last week when it indicated “the return” …
El Niño may hit Indian monsoon in July
UN agency asks nations to make contingency plans for the expected impact on agriculture, water
Cyclones and climate change
Some climate models predict two- to seven- fold increase in the frequency of Hurricane Katrina magnitude events for a 1°C rise in global …
Dying oceans
Oxygen-deprived zones in oceans across the world have emerged as a huge threat to marine ecosystems
July 2015 is Earth’s hottest month ever recorded
Ocean surfaces across the world also experienced record warmth
Polar vortex may freeze parts of US again this winter
Private weather forecaster AccuWeather forecasts a colder winter due to polar vortex; US Met office bets on El Niño
2013 brings warmest November on record
The year witnessed 37th consecutive November and 345th consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average
Global CO2 levels breach 400 mark again
This time, the level stayed above 400 ppm for a month, leading researchers to call it ‘a milestone’ for the planet on its way to …
2001-2010: Hottest decade with climate extremes
370,000 deaths globally due to extreme weather and climate conditions, says World Meteorological Organization report
Will insurance as a mechanism work for loss and damage brought on by climate change?
Insurance is currently being used as a mechanism to provide financial safety net as part of climate-induced disaster relief
Ozone hole smaller than 1990s level; scientists study reasons behind trend
NASA records reduction in ozone depletion as compared to 1998-2006 levels
US braces for the deadliest hurricane in 12 years; experts point to ocean warming
Since 1980s, scientists have observed an increase in the intensity and frequency of Atlantic hurricanes
Warming has changed Arctic forever; 2017 could be third hottest year on record: studies
In 2017, the Arctic continued to warm at double the rate of the global temperature increase
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