Water levels in dams on Himachal rivers decline to half of their capacity
The state, ravaged by floods in 2023, has been suffering a long dry spell this winter because of the lack of rain and snow in the last three months
World seeing signs of climate breakdown: Antonio Guterres
UN Pact for Future must prioritise communities bearing brunt of climate emergency, says UN secretary-general
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Earth’s climate is warming at a spectacular rate and up to four times faster in colder regions such as the Arctic
Red alert in Mumbai amidst heavy rainfall
Till Wednesday, Mumbai recorded a total of 1,557.8 mm of rainfall making it the wettest July in the history of the city
Spring is vanishing as Earth is warming. How can we save it?
By controlling temperature rise, we can prevent natural disasters and preserve seasonal cycles
Climate finance is not going to Global South where it is needed the most: CSE
Report launched right before the international summit on New Global Financial Pact in Paris
High road to Dubai COP28: Why discussions on carbon credits are important at upcoming Bonn climate conference
Bonn Conference will advance the work on how countries can cooperate to fulfil their nationally determined contributions to address climate change&…
Climate Change: Southern Africa’s temperatures to rise beyond rhinos’ tolerance, finds study
Namibia’s Etosha National Park and Eswatini’s Hlane National Park will most likely become too hot for rhinos
Changes in precipitation in moderate or very high emissions scenario to impact 3-5 billion people: Study
Regions experiencing robust wetting and drying trends cover a substantial portion of the Earth’s landmass, shows analysis
COP28 Diary (December 10, 2023): New GGA draft weaker than previous text, countries talk about finance gaps at Majlis
Parties still not on same page about responsibilities in GST text; final texts on carbon market expected December 11
Investors denounce ExxonMobil suit against climate activist-shareholders as an attack on their rights
Shareholder-activists at the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility urged Exxon’s board to convince the company’s management …
How much did the Interim Budget push for India’s Climate Action?
The inter-sectoral and widely impacting stresses of climate change need balanced allocations and efforts for mitigation, adaptation and disaster …
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
Have some economists severely underestimated the financial hit from climate change? Recent evidence suggests yes
Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves …
Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government’s initial response when disasters strike islands
Wildfires destroyed the Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina on August 8 and 9, 2023, leaving many of its roughly 13,000 residents homeless
World Environment Day 2023: Green growth strategies can ensure climate-resilience in rural India
Investments in infrastructure, such as water management systems, irrigation facilities and early warning systems, can help communities cope with …
Climate talks have to be reimagined as they’re dysfunctional, says Bonn delegate
Babitha PS speaks on visa issues, safety and women’s representation at climate conferences
High Road to Dubai COP28: Global Stocktake talks enter final phase
Developing countries, led by the G-77 and the Like-minded Group of Countries, argued why the outcome of the global stocktake process should be …
‘1.5°C target far from perfect’: Renewed focus on Paris global warming goal as COP28 nears
Figure was reached at three decades ago; also, different regions warm at their own rates
World not on track to meet long-term climate targets, shows largest-ever UN assessment
Climate impacts “eroding past human development gains” & lack of adaptation action will make it difficult to make such gains in future
Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new certification could help reduce livestock emissions — if it’s done right
Certification will only work if consumers are willing to pay a higher price for carbon-neutral, or even just climate-friendly, meat and dairy products
Rural Assam’s water woes show full impact of climate change
Water scarcity is gradually becoming one of the most important issues in Northeast India
COP28 Diary (December 8): Text on adaptation by December 11; new text on GST released
CSE moderated a side event on Trade and Fiscal Space hosted by UNCTAD
COP28: India had fourth best ranking in climate performance among countries during 2022, says report
Preachers are not performing, underlined the report; US, UK sliding down in performance
COP28: Differences on responsibility continue in the 15th Global Stocktake negotiation
A final round of negotiations is expected on December 6, following which the text will be handed over to the Presidency