Climate shocks to drive 13.5 million people in Africa’s Sahel into poverty by 2050
Sahelian countries need $33.16 billion for climate adaptation by 2030
Increasing wildfires, heatwaves to increase ‘climate penalty’, finds WMO study
Asia will suffer the consequences of increased air pollution the most
Extreme weather unabated: Third-hottest July took Antarctic sea ice to its minimum since 1979
Antarctic sea ice extent reached its lowest value for July in 44 years
India’s rivers are heating up due to climate change, shows study
River water temperatures may rise up to 7°C in summer by 2070-2100
Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: Study
Tropical and boreal forests may be particularly vulnerable
Why is India facing a prolonged heatwave in 2022?
An unexpected climatic anomaly linked to global warming could be the reason
Climate change & mental health: Suicides linked with rise in humidity, says new study
Humidity obstructs the body's natural cooling system
Transboundary climate change, adaptation risks in Africa over next 10 years of great concern among policymakers: Survey
Insecurity from climate crises perceived as risk with most severe consequences
Transboundary Bengal hotspot for lightning strikes: Report
West Bengal, along with Bangladesh, received two million on-ground lightning bolts
Odisha tops forest fire counts in the country for a week
5,291 forest fires recorded between February 22 and March 1, 2021
Antarctic iceberg, once Earth’s biggest, suffers major split
The moving ice giant has been floating away from Antarctica since 2017
Hawaii’s climate future: Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk — while wet areas get wetter
The “dry gets drier” aspect is particularly important for formulating Hawaii’s plans to adapt to climate change
Climate change threatens the rights of children. The UN just outlined the obligations states have to protect them
Indigenous children, their communities particularly vulnerable to climate change
One of 2023’s most extreme heatwaves is happening in the middle of winter
A persistent area of high pressure, or anticyclone, has lingered to the east of the Andes, which appears to be the key driver of the intense heat
Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
This switch from snowfall to rainfall could increase the risk of disasters such as floods, landslides, and soil erosion
Current emissions targets could keep the planet below a 2°C temperature rise but a turbocharged effort is needed
Delivering on long-term promises requires decarbonisation efforts at unprecedented speed and scale
Is new-age environmentalism narrowing down to planting saplings?
Planting saplings is undoubtedly a good idea, but considering it as the panacea to all our environmental woes is dangerous
The urban jungle needs more trees
As cities grow and heat up, it’s time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes
How climate change threatens human rights in various sectors of Tanzania: Report
Right to food, health, education, access to clean and safe water, decent environment, privacy and family affected
Sinking cities: Two ways to fight land subsidence
Artificial recharge and deep soil mixing are two techniques showing promise in rescuing sinking cities
Humid heatwaves in South Asia made 30 times more likely by climate change: Study
Trend of rising temperatures found to be lower in India & Bangladesh than Thailand, Lao PDR as well as Europe
What is ‘heat dome’, the phenomenon causing record temperatures across US?
‘Heat domes’ have also been associated with unusually warm periods in India, Bangladesh, China and some other Asian countries
In Maps: What the future holds for our warming world
Climate change will affect up to one-third of the world’s population, but the impact will not be equal across countries
Methane emissions from wetlands rose 5-6% since 2000-2006: Study
Methane is responsible for roughly 30 per cent of the rise in temperature since the pre-industrial period
Drab public housing ideal for a climate retrofit
Eastern Europe’s ubiquitous prefab housing blocks have potential for mass climate change adaptation