Sea-level rise: 6 states in US may lose 83% coastal marshes
The coastal area will stop being a carbon sink and start releasing more carbon into the atmosphere
Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
Urban water security in Asian cities is in decline, forcing them to find new ways to manage this prescious resource
What is MoEF&CC’s compliance module for environmental clearance all about?
The latest notification by the ministry is a step forward in streamlining the process; but some gaps remain
Cool dwellings: Here is what you can do to make your building beat the heat
‘Shade, insulate and ventilate’ should be the mantra for achieving ‘thermally comfortable’ buildings
Half of Bengal facing heatwave conditions; little respite expected soon
A heatwave over such a large stretch, as well as a complete lack of thunderstorms over such a prolonged period is unprecedented, say experts
Climate change: Southeastern Africa stares at future with extreme rainfall, floods
Lack of weather data is an obstacle to quantifying the climate link in the region
Climate disasters are becoming more frequent in west, central Asia than other regions: IMF
West and central Asia are hotspots for climate change due to their geographical setting, says new paper
Climate, land use change threaten sustainable reindeer herding in the Arctic: IPCC Report
Challenges posed by climate and land use change has even affected the mental health of Saami herdsmen
Union Budget 2022-23: Good step forward but levers needed to make clean air, climate action more real
The spotlight on energy transition, climate action and electrification in the latest Union budget is encouraging; but needs committed strategy …
‘Rising mercury is making Nepal glaciers vulnerable’
Changing nature of glaciers and glacial lakes make the Himalayas one of the most climate vulnerable regions on the planet. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, …
Hailstones ‘as big as berries’: Farmers in MP’s Niwari district suffer immense crop losses
Cold weather in Madhya Pradesh due to western disturbances expected to last till January 12
Global malaria response suffered due to COVID-19: World Malaria Report 2021
COVID-19 service-related disruptions responsible for 69,000 additional malaria deaths in 2020, says new WHO report
Global warming to hit India the worst in Asia by 2070
Over 9 billion across the world likely to be exposed to annual average temperatures experienced only in the hottest deserts
Chennai may break its own record for November rainfall
Lack of climate-resilient infrastructure and encroachment of water bodies has proved costly as floods ravage Chennai
Study identifies India among global flash drought hotspots from 1980-2015
The study identified rapid drought intensification across the United States, Brazil, southern Africa, Spain, western Russia and Australia as …
Rains continue in Tamil Nadu; IMD red alert for Chennai, 5 other districts
A red alert indicates a downpour of over 204.4 millimetres in 24 hours; Chennai received 215 mm rainfall on November 7
CoP26: Contradictions dominate first Glasgow draft, fossil fuel cut not considered
Draft identifies global Net Zero as one of the possible elements for inclusion under Glasgow outcome; experts call it a bogus claim
Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research
CoP26 will put a much needed spotlight on the shipping sector. At a subsequent meeting in November 2021, the IMO will discuss plans for revising …
IN PHOTOS: Thousands throng Glasgow streets for climate justice
As CoP26 picks up in Glasgow, United Kingdom, there is a stir among young activists: Thousands took to the streets to register disappointment …
Global emissions almost back to pre-pandemic levels after unprecedented drop in 2020, new analysis shows
From the beginning of 2022, the world can emit an additional 420 billion tonnes of CO2 to limit global warming to 1.5℃, or 11 years of …
Glasgow CoP26: Climate finance pledges from rich nations are inadequate and time is running out
If developing countries do not receive financial assistance to reduce emissions, it is unlikely we will meet the commitment of the Paris …
Agenda for CoP26: Why the phasing out of coal won’t be decided in a jiffy
Despite the progress, coal still accounts for 34 per cent of the world’s power production in 2020; and that is only going to rise
Climate change in Third Pole: As glaciers melt, two lakes grow larger; NASA releases images
The two lakes — Chibzhang Co and Dorsoidong Co — in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region grew larger between October 1987 and 2021&…
Climate crisis in North East India: An outlier in Arunachal, Upper Siang now experiences increased rainfall
Increased rainfall leads to decline in rice productivity: New diseases have emerged, pest attacks on the rise
Bhubaneswar records highest September rainfall in last 63 years
Heavy rainfall across Odisha since September 11 has triggered a rise in the water levels of all major rivers of the state