Designed for developing

All programmes to mitigate climate change are being designed for developing nations.

Melting to extinction

Biodiversity in the UK threatened due to climate changes

These celebrities cause 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average person

There is an insane disparity in carbon emissions between the rich and the poor

On climate, focus on what Putin does, not what he says

The Russian president's backyard has literally been on fire

Scientists develop salt tolerant rice variety

The variety can withstand salt concentration of up to 200 micromole per litre

Climate talks, at snail's pace

Rising sea

Hawaii narrowly escapes Hurricane Lane

Storm moves away from the archipelago after dumping rain

Extreme weather events led to 12 million displacements of children in 2022, estimates UNICEF

Some 25.8 million children were displaced by internal conflict and violence

How green is Union Budget 2022-23?

Electric vehicle policy sees triple boost in this year‘s Union Budget

Disappointed by G20 conclusions, 2.8°C heating likely without climate action, Guterres says at UN summit

Calls for ending fossil fuel subsidies & operationalising Loss and Damage Fund

UK can see more 40°C days by 2100: study

 Threshold may be lower if the island country’s emissions are reigned in

Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Funding to developing nations declines 15% despite international pledges, rising costs

Neither domestic nor private funding sources could help bridge the adaptation finance gaps, report notes

Climate change unveils new methane source: Groundwater springs of Norway

Emissions to further increase if warming continues, finds study

In Himachal Pradesh, Hindus and Buddhists organise religious ceremonies for rain & snow

With the 3-month-long dry spell continuing in the state, people say they have been left with few alternatives

Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change

Though Romans consumed even more wine than we do today, ancient vineyards in Italy looked radically different

COP28 Recap: What was discussed at the Mitigation Work Programme?

The final text agreed on December 13, acknowledges the Global Dialogues and the summary report produced by the Co-Chairs

‘Government failed us’: Sikki artisans suffer livelihood losses amid climate change & state apathy

Sikki artisans complain about the deteriorating quality of grass due to continual spike in temperature

India opposed rapid coal phaseout part in GST text; demanded entire operative part on fossil fuel be modified

Target trillions, demanded an Indian negotiator; claimed support of most countries in opposing the text  

COP28: India spent about Rs 13.35 lakh crore in 2021-22 on climate adaptation

This is just over 5.5 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product

Simply Put: COP28 ends

Simply Put: False hopes

CSE & DTE roundtable: What to expect from COP28

Global stocktake, loss and damage, mitigation, carbon markets, decarbonisation and climate finance. Here is what can happen at COP28

Drought emergency declared by 23 countries in 2022-23, shows global drought map

1.84 billion people were drought stricken, out of which 4.7% exposed to severe or extreme drought

COP28 diary (November 30): Loss and damage Fund becomes operational on first day

Though $550 million is good to start up the LDF on its first day, it is far short of the billions required to actually address the needs of …