Atoll nations at immediate risk of climate change
Made up of ring shaped group of coral reefs, islands or a series of islets, these nations are the first to face rising sea-levels and extreme …
A quick guide to climate change jargon: What experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
Here’s a guide that may help you to follow the news about climate change ahead of CoP26 starting October 31
Commitment phobia: World still not ready to do enough to cut GHG emissions
New national climate pledges combined with other mitigation measures put the world on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7°C by the end …
How will El Nino change in the future?
Current evidence suggests both El Nino and La Nina could change significantly over the next 70 years, which will have consequences for how they …
United Nations International Maritime Organization agrees to reach net zero “by or around” 2050
Maritime shipping is responsible for 3% of global anthropogenic Greenhouse House Gas emissions, says the IPCC’s 2022 report
US government considers controversial solar geoengineering to counter global warming: Report
Report outlined research options for solar radiation management that may be able to reflect sunlight to space — but White House says it&…
India should receive $57 trillion in compensation from Global North for climate damages: Study
US should provide a cumulative compensation of $80 trillion, the European Union and the United Kingdom owe $46 trillion & remaining …
COP27: Switzerland wants ‘major emitters’ and big developing economies to do more on mitigation
Talks on the Mitigation Work Programme November 8 brought back memories of post-Paris mitigation politics, where rich countries asked all to …
Europe hypocrisy: Amid shift to coal, what about climate goals?
Europe is buying coal, firing up plants amid Russian sanctions to meet electricity demand pushed up by heatwaves
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
George Bush: "I oppose the Kyoto Protocol"
The leader of the most polluting country in the world claims global warming treaty is "unfair" because it excludes India and China
Warming has changed Arctic forever; 2017 could be third hottest year on record: studies
In 2017, the Arctic continued to warm at double the rate of the global temperature increase
Polarising the polar
Ravaged by global warming, an ice-free Arctic is going to become the next battleground for economic hegemony
UN climate summit: some action and several ‘non-action’ statements
At the UN Climate Summit plenaries most developed countries like the UK and the US displayed commitment through existing domestic policies and …
Carbon offsetting gives social benefits worth US $664 per tonne: study
Businesses that are voluntarily offsetting their emissions are having a bigger impact on society than perceived, says study by Imperial College London
Severe fog: Met department in dark
The rising trend of murky days in recent years has failed to spur the Indian Meterological Department into action. Quite clearly, the need of the …
Australia backs coal in the run up to new climate deal
Prime Minister Tony Abbott supports use of fossil fuels for economic growth at G20 summit
What do science-based targets to limit climate change really look like?
Commitment to climate justice demands that rich countries make deeper cuts to their emissions than merely equalising per-capita emissions by 2030
Global warming has reached remote Greenland ice sheets
New study shows temperatures in Greenland haven’t been this warm in at least a 1,000 years
Bonn climate meet: countries ready to work on Durban Platform
Call to make equity and common but differentiated responsibilities central to future work plan
Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?
The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring
Please don’t preach Mr Kerry, act at home
US secretary of state John Kerry has a 'one solar panel, one bulb' solution for India’s energy challenge, and is no different from his …
In Africa, climate change has exacerbated modern slavery & government response is poor
More than 3.1 million Africans are in forced marriage and more than 3.8 million in forced labour
COP15 Montreal: ‘30x30 will create more militarised Protected Areas’
Fiore Longo, director of the French chapter of Survival International, details the disadvantages of 30x30 of the Global Diversity Framework