The Global South is on the rise — but what exactly is the Global South?
With an economic shift & enhanced political visibility, countries in the Global South are increasingly asserting themselves on the …
Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023
It’s possible that Earth’s rising temperature will temporarily exceed the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris agreement some time …
‘Climate change has nothing to do with ideologies’: Europe battles wildfires
More people have died of heat-related causes in Spain between May 1 and July 15 of this year, than during the entirety of 2021
Small step, wrong direction
CDM ensures that the first step taken in Kyoto towards a climate change convention was actually in the wrong direction. The Kyoto Protocol, the '…
Bring the US back to the climate conclave: CSE
CSE media briefing insists on finding ways to re-engage the US in climate change negotiations and setting up a democratic framework with right …
The ‘good fire’: Prescribed burning can prevent catastrophic wildfires in the future
Building a culture where fire is respected rather than feared is essential to maintain resilient landscapes
North America discarded over 5 billion kg of industrial waste in 2018 and most of it went to landfills
New study looks into waste disposal by 24,000 facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States
Wheat blast: A fungus that spread to three continents can threaten food security globally
Magnaporthe oryzae fungus was first reported in South America, from where it independently spread to Asia and Africa
Brazil launches operation against mining mafia on Indigenous land
Special forces destroy aircraft and seize weapons; non-profit Amazon Watch asks for probe into those behind the ‘horror’
Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads, survival of Amazon rainforest — elections in Brazil, Peru could be a turning point
A victory for sustainability, conservation and culture in Brazil could resonate across political borders into Peru and the other seven countries …
US Pacific Northwest deluged with rain, snow due to ‘Bomb Cyclone’
Two people killed in greater Seattle; heavy rain and snow pound all major cities of California, Washington and Oregon, recently plagued with wildfires
Climate change and water: First victims
Research is needed to understand the social dimensions of the affected because it has the potential to shift the trajectory of the climate change …
RESCUED or DOOMED
Nations adopt a diluted agreement on implementing the Kyoto Protocol that gives away too many concessions to polluting countries
Sinks: Can't convince? Confound
The US has spearheaded a puzzling proposal on sinks that opens loopholes for their own emissions
Unequal rights, equal responsibilities?
Industrialised countries want to have the cake and eat it too. President Carlos Menem delivered it to them on a silver platter by agreeing to …
Who benefits most from US-China trade war: Chinese ‘province’ Taiwan
American consumers pay more now; imports from others significantly up; no gains for US Inc: UNCTAD report
In pictures: Wildfires blaze through Canada thanks to unusually hot, dry spring
Wildfires began early in May 2023 in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces, which have affected over 10,000 people. Alberta …
South America’s High Andes may pay for the world’s ‘green’ electric vehicle switch
Global rush to decarbonising cars is overlooking lithium mining techniques, which might dry out the region
US government considers controversial solar geoengineering to counter global warming: Report
Report outlined research options for solar radiation management that may be able to reflect sunlight to space — but White House says it&…
Artemis set to take off soon: 5 things you need to know about this NASA mission
The next giant leap for mankind not alone; Joint plans by Russia-China for research station, India's Chandrayaan has lunar …
Megadrought in Chile: Both natural climate factors, human-induced global warming to blame
A quarter of reduction of rainfall a direct result of sea-surface warming
It’s only getting worse: New WMO report flags intensifying climate crisis in Latin America & Caribbean
2020 was a year of unprecedented heatwaves, droughts, forest fires, cyclones and food insecurity for the region
Solar lift irrigation helps Gumla farmers move away from diesel pump sets
More than 200 farmers in three blocks of the Jharkhand district went the green way to reduce dependance on monsoon rains
George Bush: "I oppose the Kyoto Protocol"
The leader of the most polluting country in the world claims global warming treaty is "unfair" because it excludes India and China
Why welcome trouble?
What induced the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to issue a statement endorsing a plan that could result in loss of human life, and have …