Energy scramble for Africa: Fossil fuel extraction is rising but there’s little progress in renewables
The continent’s share accounted for only 2% of global RE investment in last 2 decades, activists highlight at COP28 side event
COP28: Additions and deletions make new GGA text a ‘scary’ one
This is a developed country tactic that has been used before. It was also used during the negotiations on the Loss and Damage Fund at COP27 last year
COP28 diary (December 1): Global food systems & finance in focus; G7 Climate Club launched
A draft text of the GST outcome was released and is currently being negotiated
COP28: Rich countries must commit more climate finance for adaptation of African livestock sector, say experts
Investments necessary to sustain fastest-growing population on planet, write African leaders, scientists and experts
Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
Study finds microalgae are firing up a light-responsive protein to use sunlight for growth
Human-led climate impact rapidly cooling upper atmosphere even as lower atmosphere warms
Study finds stratosphere temperatures 12 to 15 times greater than natural
East and Northeast India recorded second-warmest July in over a century: IMD
Rainfall over East & Northeast India was the 4th lowest since 1901, stated IMD
Extraordinary marine heatwave in North Atlantic Ocean may continue throughout 2023
The month of May this year witnessed the highest sea surface temperature since 1850
Heat index is a critical tool to help beat heat stress
Heat index correlates thermoregulation, relative humidity and the air temperature
High road to COP28: Ditch carbon capture tech, set end date for oil & gas production, report to developed nations
Experts worry investments in CCS could rob funds from renewable energy projects
Aardvarks are crucial for sub-Saharan Africa’s ecosystem — but climate change is impacting their chances of survival
Study examines 104 faecal samples of the burrowing nocturnal mammals to see impact of aridification
COP28: African countries put their foot down on GGA on final day
A new text is expected to be out by 6 pm on December 12
Controversial, flawed method enters UN carbon market draft text at COP28
Decisions on emission avoidance and conservation enhancement activities awaited
UNEP proposes action plan to reduce emissions from cooling sector
Measures could slash predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%
COP28 diary (December 4): Developing countries reject GGA draft, vote of support for rechanneling Special Drawing Rights
New Global Stocktake text to be published December 5, World Bank announces 5 new initiatives
Coal concern has prohibited India from signing global pledge on renewables and energy at COP28
Methane reduction through all sectors another point of concern
Over 80% people felt climate change-induced heat in July 2023
Temperature records set on all continents in July, including areas in winter
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
What COP28 must achieve: Bold and ambitious action in a fractured world
We should treat COP28 as an opportunity to scrutinise the wealthy polluters and their plans up close and ask questions
Centre notifies green credit programme
To incentivise eco-friendly actions; focus on water conservation and afforestation in initial phase
Antarctica’s sea ice is at its lowest extent ever recorded
High temperatures and warm air from north may be responsible: Experts
July 2023 likely to be warmest month on record
World seeing unprecedented warming in more than 100,000 years, say experts