Relying on forests to achieve net zero targets not a good idea, and scientists agree

Rapid decarbonisation of energy and transport systems and reduction in emissions are the ultimate ways to limit warming

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Pray before you sow

2014 could be an El Niño year. This weather event has historically caused devastations across countries. Its mysterious nature is keeping …

The ‘Gulf Stream’ will not collapse in 2025: What the alarmist headlines got wrong

It is well known that climate anxiety is fuelled by media messaging about the looming climate crisis

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Odisha’s fish stocks are depleting, courtesy warming seas; here’s how

Rampant catching of baby fish, migration routes changing thanks to climate impact coumpounding problems 

Threat by monster waves to grow by 2100, coastline caution needs consideration, study suggests

Current estimates on climate change’s impacts on monster waves across 80% of the world’s oceans are unclear

Ace swimmer Lewis Pugh to swim seven seas to raise awareness

Pugh who has pioneered swims in the most hostile waters on Earth will campaign for dedicated Marine Protected Areas

Titanic submersible: Titan search-and-rescue effort shows risky undertakings need to consider potential rescue needs

Many conventional risk assessments do not pay sufficient attention to available emergency response capacities

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

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Leaked UN report on biodiversity calls for 8 changes to save planet

These include positive actions for forests, agriculture, food systems, climate, health, fisheries, oceans and cities  

50 kg plastic for every metre of coast by 2040 without drastic action: Report

Coordinated global action is needed to avoid a plastic pile up

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Microplastics, microbeads: What you did not know about self-care products

Bureau of Indian Standards in 2017 proposed a ban on raw materials not recognised safe for use in cosmetics from 2020. The status of the ban is&…

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Reluctant funding

Compromise on resources salvages CBD conference; marine protection gets big boost

Mining at deep sea

Countries are delving deeper into the ocean to explore its mineral wealth. The deposits on the ocean floor are enormous and the ecology of this …

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Capturing the monsoons

It's a season that inspires and engages everyone, from the farmer to the policy maker. From the scientist to the travel writer. From the …