How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
The impacts of a changing climate are becoming more evident, with unusual weather events having become the norm rather than the exception
US energy secretary supports Paris Agreement, wants to renegotiate terms
Rick Perry has not elaborated on what “renegotiate” meant in terms of the Paris Agreement
Run-up to COP27: ‘John Kerry is scared of the floodgates of litigations on accepting loss and damage’
Down To Earth speaks to Farhana Yamin, one of the key architects of the Paris deal, on why rich countries are attempting to linger negotiations …
SDGs as good as gone unless the world takes URGENT action
All 17 SDGs, set at the UN General Assembly in 2015, are in jeopardy due to the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in the …
US Elections 2020: A history of Trump’s climate change denial
The US is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but the president has repeatedly undermined sustained efforts by climate change researchers
Climate disruption
Global warming has compromised Africa's ability to feed its population. It's time African nations adapt to the changing scenario
United Nations International Maritime Organization agrees to reach net zero “by or around” 2050
Maritime shipping is responsible for 3% of global anthropogenic Greenhouse House Gas emissions, says the IPCC’s 2022 report
Climate risk index shows threats to 90% of the world’s marine species
Urgent need to understand how climate change affects marine life to develop adaptation approaches
CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table
Climate change does not affect everyone equally: Women are disproportionately more vulnerable. This should ideally mean more women having a …
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
At COP23, anti-coal protesters disrupt US government event on promoting fossil fuels
Demonstrators, protesting the Trump administration's support for fossil fuels and intention to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement, …
Why geoengineering is still a dangerous, techno-utopian dream
Experts have increasingly warned against manipulating Earth’s natural systems
Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?
The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring
Davos 2023: UN chief urges credible net-zero pledges; slams ‘Big Oil’ firms
Guterres compared fossil fuel sector to the cigarette industry in the 1970s, where businesses were aware of the harmful health impact
US Elections 2020: What is at stake for climate change tomorrow?
A win for Biden is the best-case scenario currently for the climate movement; it is the lesser of two evils
Indian political parties must prioritise climate change on their manifestos
This would help in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensure that the country is on a sustainable and resilient path towards a better future
Consider human development to design global stocktake under Paris deal, says India
India has proposed approach to operationalise equity on the lines of CSE’s advocacy on the issue
India’s G20 Presidency: As a major emitter, bloc is obliged to address climate change, sustainable development
Climate finance remains an area of contention within the G20 as there is an uneven distribution of financial resources to countries that are most …
Biden’s climate summit: All eyes will be on the US, come April 22
An ambitious nationally determined contribution unveiled by the US at the Leaders Summit could help rebuild trust among sceptics
Climate crisis continues unabated: United in science, but are we united in action?
While emissions fell during the peak of the pandemic confinement measures, they have already mostly recovered to within 5% of the same period in …
‘India could achieve its 2030 climate targets’
In its NDC, India had promised to reduce its emissions intensity— greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP—by 33 to 35 per cent below …
CSE welcomes India's decision to ratify Paris Agreement, warns of hard work ahead
By becoming one of the early ratifiers, the country has shown that it is a serious global player in climate negotiations
COP27: Carbon emissions, energy consumption due to constructions back to pre-COVID levels
Report reveals 10 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emitted in the atmosphere in 2021; Most significant energy demand in last 10 years
Glacier melting in Hindu Kush: 2 billion people may face food, water shortage by 2100
Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of its ice by 2100, according to UNDP
Missing green growth: 11 rich countries like Germany, UK will need 2 centuries to meet Paris goals
Emission reductions highly insufficient for Canada, Australia and 9 European countries; calling it ‘green growth’ is misleading …