Simply Put: ‘Warm’, not ‘worm’

Simply Put: The new normal

Climate change could hit India, 58 other nations’ credit ratings

Countries ranking higher on sovereign ratings likely to face more severe downgrades

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

COP28: ‘We’ve given you loss & damage fund, do not ask for more’ seems to be unspoken stand of developed countries

US and Saudi Arabia termed obstructionist; developed countries have plans for fossil fuel expansion till 2050

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

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

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&…

State of Climate: Rising temperatures

Simply Put: Neoliberalism and extreme weather

Simply Put: Bleak future for Hindu Kush Himalayas

Study finds land availability limited to achieve biodiversity targets and apply climate mitigation strategy

Commitment of 120 million sq km for land-based carbon dioxide removal potentially conflicts with “30x30” target

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 

November 2023 was warmest November on record globally, 1.75°C warmer than pre-industrial era: Copernicus

2023 officially warmest year in recorded history

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

Simply Put: Hotel Naya Kashmir

DTE Coverage: How COP28 negotiated on climate finance, carbon markets and methane

There was ultimately no deal on carbon markets at Dubai; talks have been postponed for Baku

Simply Put: Of broken promises

COP28: Global Stocktake ‘building blocks’ struggling to take shape

The GST is expected to produce its final agreed text over the weekend

COP28: African youths want industrialised nations to more than double adaptation finance in Africa

Even if adaptation finance was doubled to $40 billion, it wouldn't still meet the assessed needs, they highlighted

Cyclone Hamoon makes landfall in coastal Bangladesh

Hamoon underwent rapid intensification from 30 knots to 70 knots in 24 hours