Nigeria floods: Expert insights into why they’re so devastating and what to do about them
Over 1.4 million people have been displaced, 500 died, thousands injured in floods in Nigeria
Melting glaciers: We need to keep an eye out on these states, Union Territories
There are 25 glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China, and Nepal that have seen a 40% increase in water spread area since 2009. They pose a …
En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification were the highest since record keeping began
Geneva Biodiversity Conference: Countries debate ‘aspirational goals‘ amid unprecedented biodiversity loss
The crucial global framework to stop biodiversity loss is already delayed by two years due to the pandemic
Nobel Peace Prize spotlights the links between hunger and conflict
About 1 in 9 persons worldwide don’t get to eat enough, suffering food insecurity, or not having consistent access to the right foods to …
New database shows how large rivers form the basis of global borders
Rivers have historically formed the bedrock of several civilisations, but have also been used to divide land and form borders
How much is a whale worth?
One whale is worth thousands of trees — and about two million dollars. It stores about 33 tonnes of carbon dioxide
Global warming caused over a third of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2018: Study
The highest percentage of heat-related deaths caused by human-induced climate change (more than 50%) were in Iran, Kuwait, the Philippines, …
Will May witness severe cyclones?
A cyclone-free April raises the prospect of severe cyclones in the coming month, the last phase of the pre-monsoon cyclone season
Climate change may make Indian monsoons more volatile, wet years ahead: Study
The study warned that the shift may entail grave consequences for India’s economy, food systems and people’s well-being
Warmer weather may not control COVID-19 resurgence, warns WMO
Government intervention important in containing the pandemic in 2021 as well, the report says
Planet greening negated global warming, show NASA maps
Since 2000, at least 30% of areas with more leaf coverage were cooled by it, the research noted
Paris Agreement goals: UN urges countries to update emission targets
Sixteen of the world's biggest emitters have not increased their emission reduction targets substantially or at all
Migratory birds leave Chilika early as summer sets in
Eastern Odisha’s average maximum temperature for February has gone up by 3-4 degrees Celsius
Chamoli disaster: Why proposed glaciology centre in Uttarakhand was shelved
A glaciology centre was approved for construction in the Himalayan region in 2009; in 2020, it was merged with another institute there
Did the G20 deliver ambitious climate & energy outcomes?
Most climate & energy targets mentioned were reiterations of goals laid out in other fora
G20 Summit: India launches Global Biofuel Alliance
With multi-stakeholder support spanning 19 countries, the alliance aims to triple global sustainable biofuel production by 2030
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Opinion split on carbon markets, some call it license for Global North to pollute
Carbon credits promoted by powerful interests that benefit from maintaining the status quo of fossil fuel dependence, say opposers
Do phrases like ‘global boiling’ help or hinder climate action?
Climate change, global warming, global heating, the climate crisis, global boiling — whatever the phrase, it is now undeniable that it’…
Could the law of the sea be used to protect small island states from climate change?
Small island developing states also face more extreme weather, increasingly acidic oceans, coral bleaching and harm to fisheries
Failure to find adequate funds may hamper Kunming-Montreal biodiversity targets
The Global Environment Facility has to ensure that the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund has access to at least $200 billion per year by 2030
Delay tactics: Outcomes of Paris plastic meet 2023 were far from expectations; here is why
Slow progress on treaty to end global plastic pollution as countries hold up negotiations with procedural objections
Methane from Indian dumpsites — a missed opportunity & potential climate pollutant
Methane emissions from MSW landfills represent a lost opportunity to capture, recover and use a significant energy resource
Urgent call for action: IEA’s 2023 update to Net Zero roadmap
Ground is set for COP28 with this report calling for end to new fossil fuel development & increasing equitable clean energy investment
Is Migaloo … dead? As climate change transforms the ocean, the iconic white humpback has been missing for 2 years
Migaloo’s presence — or lack thereof — highlights the variations in whale migration