Collateral damage

Business as usual

In 2023, for the first time ever, each day was at least 1°C warmer. Why this is worrying

Close to 50% of the days in 2023 were 1.5°C warmer than 1850-1900, compared to just over 20% in 2016

In 2023, at least 3 cases challenging climate inaction were filed every week: Reports

Climate litigations worldwide have nearly tripled since 2017; In 2024, cases related to climate impacts including extreme weather events & …

Increased chance of earth breaching 1.5°C in next five years

One of the years from 2023-2027 could be the warmest ever recorded, warns WMO

Should fat cats guard the cream?

Industrialised countries want to monitor their own compliance to the Kyoto Protocol.

Air pollution: WHO report identifies ways to mitigate health hazards

The report talks about ways to reduce the emission of short-lived climate pollutants

Drama over Loss and Damage

Australian and Norwegian negotiators block text, India wants an outcome.

There’s rising need for global co-operation to decarbonise industries

The initiatives at COP28 send out a clear message for the need of international cooperation to achieve accelerated industrial decarbonisation

NDC compliance not enough, world may still be 2.5°C warmer by 2100: Study

IPCC reports also have limited coverage of temperature rise of 3°C or higher

Most vulnerable countries unable to access Green Climate Fund for adaptation

Lengthy, complicated application process a major hurdle for many countries 

12 million in UK face health risks due to climate change: Study

Heat-related deaths among people over 65 years rose 21 per cent between 2004 and 2018

Climate Emergency CoP 25: A storm is brewing on ‘Loss and Damage’

It is different from mitigation and adaptation, and it needs finance

COP24: Developed nations successfully wipe out equity in finance, reporting

These countries seem to be working towards a weak and non-ambitious Paris rulebook

What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)? Why do we need to pay attention to them?

Some of the most catastrophic floods in the Hindu Kush Himalayas have been caused by glacial lake outburst events. The last recorded GLOF event …

COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health signed by 123 nations, $1 billion in financing announced

Declaration will only be considered a success if health comes to the front and centre while discussing fossil fuels or financing, experts tell DTE

COP28 Declaration on climate change and health a landmark move

This first ever move to commit action and finance to combat the health impact of climate change can empower and accelerate mitigation and …

Methane: Oil firms downplay greenhouse gas’ emissions, finds DTE analysis

While major oil and gas companies are reporting reduced methane, they are also actively exploring new oil wells and increasing production

Methane: Can COP28 advance reduction efforts, international cooperation on the greenhouse gas?

The world needs to take more ambitious action to reduce methane emissions if it has any chance of staying within the Paris Agreement’s 1.5&…

Climate action may be hampered due to different land emissions accounting practices by scientists, countries: Study

If countries followed the IPCC assessment approach, they may not reach climate benchmarks they are shooting for

State of Climate: Rising temperatures

Simply Put: Neoliberalism and extreme weather

Simply Put: Bleak future for Hindu Kush Himalayas

Simply Put: All talk, no walk

Simply Put: Climate reparations