Heat stress fuels migration in Pakistan
Adaptation to high temperatures should be an important part of climate change combat plan, says a research based on data collected from within …
World to need 10 bln-plus more cooling machines: Report
Energy-efficient cooling can help avoid the equivalent 460 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere
COP27: African countries launch ‘game-changing’ carbon credits initiative
Target to provide 300 million carbon credits every year by 2030
New IPCC report will strengthen science on links between biodiversity loss, climate change: UNEP
The report, which is in the final stages of production, will be released February 28
NASA analysis estimates unavoidable rise in ocean levels in the future
Melting of polar ice sheets has the potential to accelerate the rise in sea levels
Africa Climate Summit: Youth and children demand climate justice, call for action now
Africa Youth Climate Assembly emphasises need for collaborative and immediate action in a declaration, reflects urgency echoed in …
African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem
Re-balancing the carbon equation so African cities urbanise sustainably requires immediate and major investments in infrastructure
Rising to the climate call: How to tackle the impact
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
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
Small country, big example
St. Lucia shows the way at a meeting of politicians and NGOs that was sponsored by the Global Commons Institute, GLOBE, CSE, Climate Network …
Asia has faced more disasters than any other continent since 1970
A Centre for Science and Environment analysis shows that the number of natural disasters reported in developing countries has increased
Are we moving towards an 'equitable' climate deal in Paris?
In the wake of recent draft text playing down ‘equity’, the upcoming Bonn conference will be much more crucial
Equity remains absent from draft climate change agreement
Draft is a disappointment for developing countries like India which have been asking developed nations to take greater responsibility for their …
There is no space for coal, warns UN climate chief
Christiana Figueres says Australia needs national consensus to avoid dangerous climate change
US senators introduce bipartisan bill to tackle ‘super pollutants’
A Democrat and a Republican senator have together proposed legislation to cut short-lived pollutants like black carbon, methane and HFCs
Climate change impacts on Africa to be substantially greater than rest of the world
Sea-level rise, food scarcity are major worries; even after strong adaptation efforts there will be further loss and damage in the continent, …
Three African regions at high risk from climate change
Uncertainties in assessing climate change impacts and lack of data is a cause of worry for experts
Please don’t preach Mr Kerry, act at home
US secretary of state John Kerry has a 'one solar panel, one bulb' solution for India’s energy challenge, and is no different from his …
Nagaland’s first potato festival is embracing tradition amid climate challenges
The festival underscored the importance of sustainable, locally sourced produce, reflecting a community deeply committed to preserving its …
Cyclone Remal to make landfall on May 26 evening, may cause floods in Northeast
Northeast India is currently reeling under dry conditions, which could flip to floods in a matter of days
Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence
Internal displacement due to weather-related disasters relatively dipped in 2023 as La Nina ended and El Nino set in
May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk
More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health
On Earth Day 2024, India should seriously consider fortifying its health system against climate-induced challenges
The escalating impact of climate change on public health and India’s diverse and vulnerable population magnifies the stakes for urgent action
Hokkaido, Japan’s ‘Garden of the Gods’, is warming
Sapporo, its main city, registered 26°C on April 15, the earliest such record in a given year
Extreme heat affects Indian women more than men, says new study
As we talk more about climate change, the question of climate justice and equity will take centre stage