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
Simply Put: The Warning
As hundreds die from heat during the Hajj, recent study had warned of escalating climate-related health risks in Makkah
Average dry temperatures in Makkah escalated by 0.4°C per decade, over a 40-year period, as per the Saudi study
Three practical ways to address climate anxiety
Traditional treatments for anxiety might reduce distress for individuals, but do nothing to address the climate emergency
Get the Heat Index right: an important first step to protect people from heatwaves
As temperature records are broken at breakneck speed, the old ways of protecting our communities are no longer adequate; it is time to strengthen …
DTE analysis: 70% districts in India reported 40°C at least once in last two months
Hingoli, Washim and Akola districts in Maharashtra had the highest number of days with maximum temperature above 40°C
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
Watch: What does summer of 2024 have in store for India? Heatwaves, rising temperatures, says IMD
The warning for hot temperatures and heatwaves comes at a time when the El Nino event in the equatorial Pacific Ocean is in its waning phase
Simply Put: Endangered species
Who to blame for July Europe floods? Human-induced climate change
Rainfall events in western Europe now 9 times more likely to happen
IPCC AR6: Science has spoken now climate actions must follow, Sunita Narain
The future is here and it should worry us enormously
Embankments, seawalls may increase inundation, costs: New study
Shoreline armouring can increase damages by $723 million for a single flood event
The Mediterranean is warming three times more than the oceans: Study
The warming is twice as fast in inland and high areas
Take heart from what’s unfolded at CoP26 in Glasgow — the world can still hold global heating to 1.5℃
The ten days of the talks so far have yielded new binding commitments
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