CoP26: Experts welcome Modi’s 2070 ‘net-zero’ date but brand move political
The move may have been triggered by geopolitical considerations rather than concern for the environment, they say
National targets to limit global warming: Off by a mile
Even enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions are not nearly enough to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Many poor countries, with …
Then and now: Prime polluters
China, US and EU-27 (excluding the UK) currently emit over 50% of the world’s 36.44 GtCO2 Africa and India, each with 17% of the world’…
‘Human influence behind warmer and bigger Indo-Pacific warm pool'
A new study shows that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions have led to the warming of the Indo-Pacific warm pool which can cause changes in …
New York grapples with climate-driven deluge: Historic rainfall and flash floods are the new normal
September floods unfolded less than three months after a devastating storm in July that unleashed catastrophic flooding across New York’…
Damselfly species found in Western Ghats named after climate impact on insects
Named Armageddon reedtail after ecological armageddon or insect apocalypse brought on by rampant habitat loss, global warming
SDG Summit 2023: World needs investment of over $6 trillion to transform food systems, end hunger by 2030
Estimates for transforming food systems are among key findings of new UNCTAD analysis on cost of achieving sustainable development targets from …
First-of-its kind UN guidance calls for climate action by States to protect children’s rights
Insufficient progress in achieving global commitments to limit global warming exposes children to hazards like rising temperatures
Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
Bacterial strain Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C consumes methane, which is responsible for 30% global warming
Seabed trawling’s impact on the climate may be wildly overestimated — new study
While preventing bottom trawling from disturbing the seabed could reduce the emissions driving climate change, how much CO₂ it would prevent is …
North Atlantic marine heatwave ‘beyond extreme’
Higher sea surface temperatures also deplete the oxygen that aquatic animals need to survive
Tax super rich to pay Global South for climate damages: Open letter to world leaders by economists ahead of Paris talks
Just a 2 per cent tax on extreme wealth can raise $2.5 trillion a year which can be diverted to loss & damage fund
Plastic-free planet: Negotiations on Global Plastics Treaty underway, the story so far
This meeting is the international community’s chance set the stage for negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution
There’s no evidence indicating dominant link between warmer climates and COVID-19 spread: WMO
However, even secondary factors like weather and air quality can significantly impact the number of infections and deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic
Climate change first ‘went viral’ exactly 70 years ago
Throughout the 50s and 60s US, Swedish, German and Soviet scientists were examining the issue
Stripping carbon from the atmosphere might be needed to avoid dangerous warming — but it remains a deeply uncertain prospect
Proponents argue carbon removal is required at a massive scale to avoid dangerous warming
COP27: African bloc unhappy; says agreement on framework for adaptation goal being delayed
Parties have decided to initiate the development of a framework for GGA that will be considered and adopted in 2023
Next stop net zero: Indian Railways plans to become a net zero emitter by 2030; here’s how
Instead of going the usual offset route, the Indian Railways plans to source the bulk of its energy needs from renewable sources to become a net …
Vaccine inequity: Disparity in access to doses hits low-income countries, says WHO
Only 2 manufacturers are supplying key vaccines such as pneumococcal vaccines, measles and rubella-containing vaccines across the world
Receding cryosphere: What latest WMO report warns us about
Most parts of east Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, experienced 4 consecutive below-average rainfall seasons with severe …
India far cry from energy independence, spends $160 billion on energy imports
Countries like the USA, China and Russia are already making headway toward becoming self-reliant
What long-term economic stagnation means for climate change
Steel industry is a key driver of climate change and is responsible for around 7% to 9% of global carbon emissions
Why every degree counts now
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
End fossil fuels: Climate group calls for global occupation of schools & universities
Can no longer pretend normality is fine, claims group; announces protest days after global climate strike
‘Developed countries need to double funding to Africa for adaptation to climate change’
Summit discussed Africa's COP 27 agenda; Calls for flowing funds to continent's Adaptation Acceleration Program