End times? Scientists warn of ‘potential collapse of natural and socioeconomic systems’ if emissions continue
If it is business-as-usual, about one-third to half of the global population will find itself trapped in ‘beyond liveable’ regions, a …
State of global coastal adaptation: Mumbai scores lower than Konkan, Ghoramara, Puri in adaptation efforts
Mumbai's adaptation strategies did not accurately assess risks or specifically consider the adaptation needs of its vulnerable inhabitants
Hawaii’s climate future: Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk — while wet areas get wetter
The “dry gets drier” aspect is particularly important for formulating Hawaii’s plans to adapt to climate change
Deserts not deserted, but full of floral, faunal activity
These unforgiving lands may appear lifeless only to the unacquainted, but they are a unique and living ecosystem
Will El Nino make 2024 the hottest year on record?
Under climate change, the impacts of El Nino events are going to get stronger, according to the head of the UK Met Office
Global warming likely to be in the range of 2.2-3.4°C by 2100, breaching limit set under Paris deal
While chance of cataclysmic levels of warming is miniscule, but achieving Paris climate deal’s objective more uncertain
Why do we study tree rings and what do they tell us?
Besides understanding how climate changed in the past, tree rings can also help us in studying monthly flows of rivers
NASA’s satellite observations provide first direct evidence of ozone hole recovery
The recovery of ozone hole is attributed to a ban on chlorine and chlorine compounds under the Montreal Protocol
Down To Earth wins prestigious Ozone Awards for best media coverage
The jury chose Down To Earth for its extensive and incisive reportage on ozone spanning over 25 years
India needs a strong narrative at COP23 to push its climate goals
Stressing on its success with regard to 2020 commitments would have placed India in a better bargaining position to demand enhanced action from …
COP23 at Bonn: “US still in”, say dissenting senators, but sense of crisis still palpable
Democratic Senators try to assure rest of the world that the people of US are committed to fulfill climate obligations
COP23 at Bonn: US scales down delegation size significantly
The strength of US delegation for COP23 has dwindled to just 48, a huge dip from 124 in 2015
COP 23 at Bonn: Countries show no concern over US exit from Paris deal, see negotiations as business as usual
It was expected that countries would come prepared to Bonn with a strategy to deal with the US
Climate change blues: ‘everyday monsoon’ foxes Mizoram farmers
Changing rainfall pattern and rising temperatures are forcing them to move away from traditional farming and grow exotic crops
WATCH: How cyclones influence monsoon arrival
An early monsoon over Kerala is not indicative of the impact over rest of the country; monsoon rains may arrive over central India …
Has COVID-19 affected forest management? UN says quite a lot
Around 1.6 billion people rely on forests for their subsistence needs and livelihoods; COVID-19 is driving vulnerable communities into forests, …
Too hot, heading south: how climate change may drive one-third of doctors out of the NT
If they do, this would leave a large gap in the territory’s health-care system, which already suffers from a fast turnover of staff
Unprecedented early heatwaves in India, Pakistan 30 times more likely in 2022 due to climate change: Scientists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise to feed the world had to be reversed as wheat cultivation got hit by record temperature rise&…
Cyclone Asani not to hit West Bengal, confirms IMD
Asani was not even responsible for the deluge in the state May 9, the weather agency added
Saving coral reefs like these can save other ecosystems
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions, rebuilding fish stocks and improving quality of water can help protect reefs
Rising temperatures in Indian Ocean can boost Atlantic’s ocean currents: Study
Weakening of Atlantic meridional overturning circulation can have dramatic consequences for Europe and other parts of the Atlantic rim
Not enough funds to combat desertification, degradation: UNCCD chief Ibrahim Thiaw
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification executive secretary bats for private funds
How to create an oasis
Communities across the world are building on their traditional experiences to achieve land degradation neutrality
Only positive intervention can undo losses humans have caused to Earth: Javadekar
India's environment minister calls for a ‘Delhi Declaration’ at the end of UNCCD CoP14
African leaders meet to draw plan for a climate-resilient continent
They noted that while Africa contributed the least to global emissions, it is the first in line of suffering the dramatic consequences of them