Climate crisis: Expect more extreme heatwaves in near future
India witnessed a concurrent increase in meteorological droughts and heatwaves in various parts of the country over the last 60 years
Betting on green hydrogen to fulfil energy needs ‘risky’, finds study
EU target to replace natural gas, coal and oil in some sectors; But global electrolyser capacity needs to grow 6,000-8,000-fold by 2050&…
La Nina’s rare ‘triple dip’ likely to affect weather patterns globally
Continuation of the La Niña may also mean an extended southwest monsoon season for India and the rest of south Asia
23,700,000: That's how many people climate change forced out of their homes in 2021
Climate disasters led to 4.9 million internal displacements in India last year: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
Ease of doing business takes precedence over environmental and social concerns in project review process
The office memorandum has taken a very myopic view of any perceived delay in appraisal for environmental clearance
Expectations from CoP26: Climate finance needs to be scaled up with focus on adaptation, says LDC Group
The group wants a balance between funds provided for mitigation actions and those for adapting to climate change
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
Glasgow showdown: Pacific Islands demand global leaders bring action, not excuses, to UN summit
Pacific island countries have refused to be the canary in the world’s coal mine at CoP26
Survey highlights gap between climate emergency perception, action in India
73% Indians are optimistic about avoiding climate crisis in their lifetime according to a survey by Epson; 4.1% don’t believe there is a …
Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Drying up of water springs, land degradation, sandy soils of the Brahamputra point to a grim situation in the region
Act now : How climate action in this decade can prevent catastrophic global warming later
There is scientific consensus that rapid and deep cuts to emissions in this decade, and not later, will avoid scenarios of uncontrollable warming …
We have already stepped on the minefield: Scientist on reversing global warming
Arctic Sea ice retreated record fast in spring 2020; also, the summer sea ice was only half as large as decades ago
Environment ministry amendment gives coal thermal power stations full licence to pollute: CSE
The modified notification favours operation of old inefficient coal power stations, which can continue to run indefinitely on paying a nominal …
Can forest clearance grantees have their names added in record of rights, MoEF&CC asks states
The environment ministry on February 22 wrote to all states, seeking their views on the matter, according to documents
Over 80% people felt climate change-induced heat in July 2023
Temperature records set on all continents in July, including areas in winter
Is the recent spate of building fires in India due to extreme heat? Yes, says expert
Overloading of air conditioners & transistors due to unprecendented power demand made matters worse in residential & public buildings …
Arctic Report Card 2023: Wildfires to melting sea ice, warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across Arctic
Time spent at fish camps is critical for many Alaska Indigenous cultures & kids are missing out on that experience
What to wear for a climate crisis
Fashion industry contributes up to 10% of global emissions — more than international aviation and shipping combined
Assam floods affect 21,000; heavy rain forecast till June 19
Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Cachar and Kamrup districts in state affected by floods
Not-so-sweet climate impact: Heatwave in Bihar affecting litchi, mango harvest
Farmers increasing irrigation, harvesting before time to save from losses
Food prices are expected to rise more, and cost may be too heavy to bear for many
Climate crisis may undo last century’s achievement in curbing extreme hunger
Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP
Arresting methane release is crucial in combating climate change
A satellite data system will help detect, act on methane emissions
Methane Alert and Response System to help track major emission sources globally
Floods and fury: How multiple weather systems caused by climate change are at play
More than 80 people have died in Kerala and Uttarakhand floods
Leverage scrappage investments for bigger gains
An important step forward. Needs firmer commitments on incentives for green recovery