More than half of internal displacements are now triggered by disasters

Five countries, Pakistan, Philippines, China, India and Nigeria, bear a heavier burden

Simply Put: Warming hills

Simply Put: G7 Hiroshima Summit

Record low Antarctic sea ice is another alarming sign the ocean’s role as climate regulator is changing

Changing climate is a life-changing reality for a growing number of people

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive — what does this mean in a warming world?

Exactly why 20°C is pivotal & energy-efficient for cellular processes may be due to the molecular properties of water associated with cells

EU sets new climate goal for 2040 — high ambition, yet gaps persist

Dependence on carbon capture, utilisation & storage is concerning, raises questions on ambition of the target

Simply Put: The alternative

Dry spread

Exceptional drought was observed in 658 districts across the country between 2012 and 2021. The Deccan region and the Northeast recorded the …

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 …

Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here’s why it could set a powerful precedent

In the US states that have green amendments, climate advocates will certainly rely on the Montana youth case as they challenge state laws that …

‘Antarctic sea ice has transitioned to a different state with less volume overall, shorter presence’

Sea ice scientist Petra Heil on consequences of low Antarctic sea ice extent & role of anthropogenic warming

The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a key reason why Europe’s climate has been stable for thousands of years

What are cloudbursts? Should we be prepared for more frequent occurrences?

A cloudburst is a sudden spell of localised, heavy rainfall where the amount of rainfall over a particular area exceeds 100 millimetres in an hour

DTE Coverage: 2023 North India deluge

Down To Earth reports from the ground on why the hills and plains of northern India got inundated

Impact of climate change on Kashmir’s mushroom pickers

Unpredictable weather patterns, early springs, and above-average temperatures have left gucchi mushroom hunters in distress, facing another …

Odisha reels under intense heatwave conditions; IMD issues orange alert

Odisha has a history of extreme heat. In 1998, over 2,000 people died due to extreme heatwaves

Climate change: It’s all about money

Climate finance can no longer be the money that goes to only increase the indebtedness of countries and makes them even more vulnerable to the …

Termites emit methane. But the extent of their risk to global warming is uncertain; here is why

To establish certainty, there is a need to understand the relationship between termite colonies and methane

Damage due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand’s Kotdwar point to greater need for rainfall and water level monitoring

Removing illegal encroachments and climate resilient infrastructure need of the hour

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  

Explaining climate clubs: Rich countries are turning to climate, industrial deals with ‘friendly’ countries

These multilateral deals are premised on cooperation between like-minded countries on industrial and climate policy, but are concerned with …

High road to Dubai COP28: Developing countries demand ambition on financial support in Bonn

There can be no discussion on enhancing mitigation ambition in developing country Parties without an accompanied discussion on enhancing …

Africa Climate Summit: Youth and children demand climate justice, call for action now

Africa Youth Climate Assembly emphasises need for collaborative and immediate action in a declaration, reflects urgency echoed in …

African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem

Re-balancing the carbon equation so African cities urbanise sustainably requires immediate and major investments in infrastructure