CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
The annual report covers wide gamut of topics like climate change, agriculture and industry to water, plastics, forests and biodiversity
Short-distance migrations help communities manage climate shocks: Study
Many migrate short distances inside their own countries to harness opportunities out there or adapt to shocks and stressors in their life
Coastal crisis: It’s a race against time, and tide, for those living in Odisha’s coastal villages; here’s why
Odisha is fast losing its shoreline to rising sea levels. Its adaptation plans must not only be immediate but also foolproof
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change
When consumers use the recommended amounts of coffee and water, soluble coffee appears to be the most environmentally friendly option
Climate atlas finds summers, winters in India to get warmer, Kharif season to see more rainfall
Report by thinktank presents historical trends from 1990–2019 and projects future ones
Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study
Melting glaciers raise sea levels dramatically, jeopardising up to two billion people’s access to water and increasing the risk of natural …
COP15 Montreal: Coalition calls for a moratorium on industrial activities in primary forests
Primary Forest Alliance calls for policy changes in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
El Nino year or neutral phase likely in 2023; transition may lead to monsoon deficit: Experts
The chances of a fourth La Nina phase are slim at the moment, but global warming could make it happen
‘Changing climatic conditions induce vegetation changes, which shapes human evolution’
DTE speaks with professor Rajeev Patnaik to understand the relationship of evolution with climate
‘Permanently frozen’ Himalayan areas at severe drought risk due to global warming
Report warns of longer-lasting droughts than natural land, urban areas; Will result in less water for rivers
We’re headed in wrong direction: WMO’s United in Science report outlines action needed
During January-September 2022, CO2 levels were 1.2% higher than same period last year
What is the environmental cost of factory-farmed meat?
Across the four hot spots, the annual consumption of chicken creates the same climate change impact as keeping 29 million cars on the road for a year
Hot century ahead: India can’t beat the heat even if global warming is capped at 2°C
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat to experience extremely hot days (over 51°C) every year through 2100
Ground report: How cyclones Amphan & Yaas pushed girls from the Sundarbans into trafficking
Cyclone-battered South 24 Paraganas is one of country's poorest districts & hunting ground for traffickers
Thazhampettai: Climate change, erratic ocean currents make fishing in this Tamil Nadu village unpredictable
More frequent and deadlier cyclones as well as the construction of private harbours in Tharangambadi has only added to the woes of the fisherfolk
Dry March: Is India looking at deficient pre-monsoon rain in 2022
Rainfall activity started late over North East; no western disturbances over northwest, hence no rain there, says IMD
Upcoming IPCC report to include demand-side of mitigation, technology transfer
The report will be published on April 4 following rigorous review with governments, authors
Monsoons can go for a toss. What will that mean to us?
Peninsular India will get more rain while central, north India will be dry; the lives of 300 million west Africans will also be impacted
Caught between COVID-19 and climate crisis: How Arctic saw massive disruptions in 2021
The Arctic Circle has continued to warm at more than twice the rate as the rest of the world through 2021
PAT: Centre’s decarbonisation scheme not effective enough, says new CSE report
There has been very feeble reduction of CO2 emissions in the thermal sector under this scheme during the last ten years, finds CSE report
BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
BRSR is a standardised reporting format that will give a baseline to draw comparison between environmental, social and governance goals …
Mood at Glasgow: Promises galore, substance lacking
A slew of announcements by countries and businesses are missing the mark on key outcomes needed by the Global South.
There has been a decline in climate finance during COVID-19: WRI report
Countries have been forced to cut funding for many climate-related sectors to free up money for addressing pandemic-related expenditures and …
Heavy rains in Bihar, starting from June, waterlogged litchi orchards, killing trees
Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district along with its neighbours, accounts for nearly 40% of India’s litchi production