Marine heatwaves in Arctic shows worrying trend since 2007, marginal seas more vulnerable: Study
Since 2007, 11 marine heatwaves have occurred in the Arctic Ocean
Champions of the Earth 2023: UN’s highest green honour celebrates innovative solutions to beat plastic pollution
The Champions of the Earth have been announced even as nations prepare to meet in Nairobi to discuss a globally binding plastic treaty
More people moved into high flood zones, exposing larger populations to water disasters: World Bank
Most countries, especially in East Asia, saw more settlements in regular flood zones, ultra-high flood zones than in dry areas
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults — an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Apart from individual precautionary measures, community-scale adaptations also are needed
This study looked at how rivers throughout the world are faring — and the findings are disturbing
Within the next 70 years, certain species of fish could die out completely due to longer periods of low oxygen levels
This marine bacterium could become a major threat to coastal populations in the future
Vibrio vulnificus will proliferate due to the ideal conditions resulting from warmer oceans and high rainfall
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
Pastoralists are an asset to the world — and we have a lot to learn from them
Pastoral areas face constant shocks and stresses ranging from drought, floods, heavy snowfalls, diseases, conflicts and more
Domestic violence to rise as subcontinent heats up: Study
Each 1°C increase in the annual mean temperature associated with a mean increase in domestic violence prevalence of 4.4
‘Adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalayas gets little state support, measures reactive not anticipatory’
Amina Maharjan from ICIMOD on how the region is adapting to climate change, need for financing & regional mechanism for data sharing
DTE Reportage: Coverage of Cyclone Biporjoy by our team in Delhi and on the ground in Kutch
Down To Earth covers the Arabian Sea cyclone from its genesis to its eventual dissipation
Odisha reels under intense heatwave conditions; IMD issues orange alert
Maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4-6°C at a few places over the next few days
Plastic-free planet: ‘No ambition coalition’ hijacks Paris meet on Day 2
Oil, gas and polymer producing countries were successful in severely delaying discussions on substance
Hottest days are warming twice as fast as average summer temperature in north-west Europe: Research
Climate change is causing Spain and north Africa to warm faster than north-west Europe
World on track to shatter temperature records for 12 consecutive months in May 2024
Both air and ocean temperatures have been on a record-breaking streak for the past 12 months and 13 months, respectively
High-level event on AMR emphasises prevention approaches to tackle pipeline, access crisis for antibiotics & diagnostics
Global coordination necessary to develop new and affordable diagnostic testing, vaccines and antimicrobial alternatives, says Sunita Narain
Jalpaiguri disaster: Tornadoes a symptom of warming & anomalous wind patterns
While tornadoes mostly occur in India's eastern states, some have been reported in the northwest regions as well
COP28: Fourth Draft of Global Stocktake Text accommodates too many divergent viewpoints, waters down ambition
There is a lack of clarity on thorny issues including fossil fuel phaseout and energy sector decarbonisation
COP28: New GST text urges global Net Zero by 2050 with cuts to fossil fuels; proposes rapid phasedown of coal
Experts term it a retrograde draft; presidency shifts onus on parties
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: 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
COP28 diary (December 3): Countries agree on host for the Santiago Network; divergences on GST
Negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation still stuck, informal consultations on next steps for NCGQ continue
Obituary: Saleemul Huq, climate voice of the Global South
His sudden demise, a month ahead of COP28 in Dubai, is a great loss to the global climate movement
How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world
Climate change is altering the production of info-carrying chemicals such as pheromones
Carbon dioxide levels breach another record: NOAA
CO2 levels now spiked more than 50% than at the commencement of the industrial age