Arctic forest fires caused by global warming can jeopardise climate goals: Study

Around 146 million tonnes of carbon was released in the 2019 and 2020 fires in the Arctic

Clouds can close gaps between highest and lowest temperatures in a day

Clouds serve as an atmospheric blanket that controls the Earth’s surface temperature

Cyclones getting fiercer; account for nearly half of India’s deaths due to climate-related disasters

Frequency of very severe cyclonic storms during the post-monsoon season has increased by 1 event per a decade

Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record

Likelihood of 2022 being one of the ten warmest years on record is greater than 99 per cent

Why every degree counts now

A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate

Climate change may aid spread of Lassa fever from west to east Africa by 2070: Report

The number of people at risk of exposure to Lassa fever in Africa would increase by 600%, according to new study

Coral reefs can adapt to climate change; you must give them a chance

99% coral reefs will be gone by the end of this century if coordinated efforts are not taken

Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record

Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe

Hot nights due to climate change will increase death rate by six times: Study

Disrupted sleeping pattern can damage the immune system

July 2022 marks the 3rd hottest on record for the US

Precipitation was below average across much of the country’s west, central plains and southern parts

Clear signs: 1.5°C warmer world to be catastrophic for India

DTE pieces together latest IPCC data to chart how temperature, rainfall patterns in India’s states will change in a 1.5°C warmer world

Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Read DTE’s in-depth coverage

Heatwave grips US too, ‘excessive heat warning’ for some areas

Biden announces measures to combat climate change  

Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Heatwaves sweep the oceans

Marine heatwaves hit the western Indian Ocean and the northern Bay of Bengal the most; will be a permanent feature by end of the century  

Iraq’s orange sky is a red flag. Here’s why

Experts link the frequent, intense dust storms in Iraq with climate change

Sharp contrast: Bihar to face heatwave and heavy rainfall simultaneously, alerts IMD

Heatwaves are normal for May but volume of rainfall is not, say experts

Unyielding heatwaves: Temperatures may soar to 50°C as conditions worsen over northwest India, Pakistan

Worst-hit areas to record temperatures 5-7°C above normal, says UK meteorological office

Move over record air temperatures, Delhi’s scorched land surface is making waves

Delhi’s land surface temperature almost doubled in a little over a month, aggravating heatwave conditions

Sizzling Odisha: 26 places hit 40°C+

Schools to remain shut from tomorrow

May heat in March shrivels wheat: Centre to revise procurement norms

The Punjab government April 12 appealed to the central government to allow relaxation in the norms of shrivelled grains without any value cut, …

Neptune’s summer temperature drops dramatically. What may have caused this?

Scientists had expected the planet to slowly grow warmer, not colder

Last month was the seventh-warmest February ever: NOAA

Pollution, heat affect cognition more among those from disadvantaged sections: Study

The effects of temperature are more pronounced in the rural parts of China and India

2021 sixth warmest year since 1880

The January-December 2021 average global surface temperature was the sixth highest since global records began in 1880

Deforestation increases frequency of thunderstorms locally in West Africa: Study

Study shows storm frequency has doubled in the region in 30 years