It is now US against the rest of the world
With Nicaragua joining the Paris deal and Syria announcing its intention to ratify the accord at COP23 in Bonn, the isolation of US is now complete
Only six out of 22 river basins in India have potential to cope with climate change threats: study
Drastic reduction in water use efficiency under driest conditions was observed for some basins, which highlights their inability to cope with …
Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis
Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …
Extreme wildfire events will intensify; Australia and US most at risk
Overall increase in extreme wildfires is linked to climate change as global temperatures continue to rise in areas that were already prone to fires
Africa’s climate crisis: Global warming made Niger, Nigeria floods 80 times more likely, says study
Analysis is yet another scientific evidence on ‘climate impacts and need for finance to compensate for the loss’: Analysts
Why are so many climate records breaking all at once?
Temporary exceedance of 1.5℃ will give us an unfortunate preview of what our planet will be like in the coming decades
Odisha’s model colony for climate refugees in Kendrapara should be emulated across India
More than 45 million people in the country will be forced to migrate due to environmental disruptions by 2050
Harappa, Rakhigarhi, Dholavira: 200 years of droughts may have erased these Indus megacities, says study
The prolonged droughts forced the civilisation to reorganise their settlements & switch to drought-resilient crops
2030 Agenda: We need to champion sustainability in Asia and the Pacific despite adversities
National plans must align with the agenda for UN-mandated sustainable development goals to guide development
Do not burden poorer nations, says Vajpayee
Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, at the opening of the mninisterial section of Cop 8, said on Wednesday, October 30, that developing …
Factsheet: What to expect at Peru
Different bodies are mandated to negotiate for different elements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Some …
The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action
This piece is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story
Indian Forest Act amendment: Govt ready with first draft
The draft, which has been prepared with focus on conservation and climate change, has been sent to states seeking comments
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
Clean energy could save hundreds of billions in health costs every year
Global warming is often seen as a problem for future generations, but focusing on the immediate and substantial health benefits of clean energy …
Report paints thought-provoking picture of developing world due to climate change
The report says that climate change threatens the economic growth trajectories of India, Bangladesh and Indonesia
Hours ahead of Paris summit, US hints at a new climate regime
In an informal paper, the country prioritises the need to provide finance for countries 'that require it the most'
Obama-Modi and climate change
Ask not what India will do for climate. Ask what the US will do to reduce emissions to save world from climate
World gears up for Ban Ki-moon’s climate summit
Civil society prepares to mount pressure on country heads as they gather in New York to show their commitment ahead of Paris climate deal
Four factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
Three additional natural factors are also helping drive up global temperatures and fuel disasters this year: El Nino, solar fluctuations and a …
Scotsman James Skea elected new IPCC chair in Nairobi, as record-breaking July nears end
Skea is Professor of Sustainable Energy at Imperial College in London and will lead the IPCC through its seventh assessment cycle
No real Xmas trees? Climate impact brings down Yuletide spirit
Climate change is affecting supply of Christmas trees with droughts, floods and pest resilience
‘Ratcheted’ NDCs lack ambition; gaping distance between country pledges and IPCC limits
Revised pledges submitted towards Paris Agreement will cut emissions by only 0.5% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels
India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
Increasing human footprint cutting Antarctica wilderness: Study
Data from 2.7 million records show how human activity has risen in Antarctica over the last 200 years