IPCC report on global warming of 1.5°C: Seven things that emerge from the first look
The reprot suggests that it has become extremely improbable to achieve the 1.5°C goal purely by reducing emission
The 21st century lore of Atacama
A never before weather experience in Atacama Desert in Chile in 2017 was not a freak development, but part of a planetary level change sweeping …
What did the last IPCC report say
Before IPCC releases the special report on global warming, take a look at how the panel has warned us before
IPCC 1.5 Report: Mitigation pathways clear, but countries need to commit
“Far-reaching transitions” in energy, land, infrastructure and industrial systems are needed
IPCC Special Report: India under constant threat of cyclones, coastal flooding
This report emphasises on what several scientists and researchers have been saying for a while now
Science pronounces its verdict: World to be doomed at 2°C, less dangerous at 1.5°C
If climate efforts continue at current pace, global warming will breach 1.5°C limit between 2030 and 2052
What we know about Special IPCC report
The world’s biggest peer review report on climate change is expected to be the most controversial and political of recent times
Warmer Atlantic to cause more hurricanes every year: study
A study published in the journal Science says that the warming itself was a combination of natural factors and human-induced climate change
Why improved forecasts are not helping prevent floods, droughts
The only way India can maximise the value of its massive investments in weather and S2S forecasts is by ensuring a process to bridge the gap …
Consumption and emissions: rich Indians v/s rich (and poor) Americans
Here’s an attempt at starting a serious debate around sustainable consumption and production by drawing a comparison
Australia’s offer of climate migration to Tuvalu residents is groundbreaking – and could be a lifeline across the Pacific
Under the treaty, Australia will implement a special visa arrangement to allow Tuvaluans to work, study and live in Australia
Smallholder farmers are filling climate adaptation gaps from their own income, finds survey
Farmers spend 20-40% of their annual income on adaptation; total contribution $368 billion every year surpasses $230 million pledged for …
Dangerous distractions: World needs to rise above conflicts, both armed & unarmed, to fight against climate change
The unarmed war — between the so-called West and so-called East (US vs China) — is going to make things worse for fight against …
End times? Scientists warn of ‘potential collapse of natural and socioeconomic systems’ if emissions continue
If it is business-as-usual, about one-third to half of the global population will find itself trapped in ‘beyond liveable’ regions, a …
State of global coastal adaptation: Mumbai scores lower than Konkan, Ghoramara, Puri in adaptation efforts
Mumbai's adaptation strategies did not accurately assess risks or specifically consider the adaptation needs of its vulnerable inhabitants
Diversifying economy, focusing on climate resilience: Congo can reduce rural poverty by 40%, says World Bank
A $245 million investment in climate-smart agriculture can increase crop yields by 50% and cut emissions by 12 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
2023 is poised to become the hottest year, with October already setting a new climate record
The October of 2023 was the hottest ever, further solidifying the expectation that 2023 will break temperature records
The Great Carbon Capture: All about India's carbon market
India’s lucrative carbon market is worth over $1.2 billion. It will only grow as the crisis of climate change becomes more urgent and …
No snow in paradise: See Kashmir’s dry winter in pictures
A dry winter spell is showcasing the impact of climate change in Kashmir. The once snow-capped locations lie bare this year, even during the …
Climate crisis in forests: Wild fruits, sacred groves in Sharavathi valley bear the brunt
Fruiting cycle, intensity disturbed due to weather changes but improvement noticed in patches untouched by human interventions
Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides — and climate change is worsening the crisis
As the heavy rain intensifies, it will be hugely important for the Himalayas to implement new user-friendly and reliable construction guidelines …
Climate change made September heat in South America 100 times more likely
Unusual heatwaves hit continent in early spring; WWA study finds temperatures warmer by 1.4-4.3°C due to greenhouse gas emissions
Globally, 9 million girls face extreme risks of climate disaster and child marriage every year: Report
The combination of threats has created emergency hotspots for girls’ rights in Bangladesh and across sub-Saharan Africa
Climate crisis is already affecting the Brazilian Amazon
The population of pink dolphins in the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, fell by 65 per cent between 1994 and 2016; dolphins …
Cyclone Hamoon intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, likely to reach very severe category in next 6 hours: IMD
The storm is predicted to weaken gradually while moving northeastwards and cross Bangladesh’s coast between Khepupara and Chattogram around …