Most Indians want government to ramp up climate action, reduce emissions urgently: Survey
Many Indians claimed to have been personally affected by climate change
Heatwaves have a cost. Here’s why it’s important to quantify it
Extreme heat is often reported as a “silent killer” because its impacts are much more invisible and silent compared to other natural …
World Environment Day 2023: How a teen climate crusader battled poverty, abuse after Cyclone Yaas
Across the world, there are millions of children who have been displaced from a stable life by climate-change induced natural calamities
After catastrophic drought for 6 years, flash floods in Somalia displace 200,000
Floods by ongoing Gu rains destructed Belet Weyne district, Hirshabelle State and Baardheere in Jubaland State, says UN
Around 52 million people in west, central Africa will face severe food stress from June-August: IRC
More than 2,500 people to face catastrophic, famine-like conditions if no urgent action is taken, organisation warns
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Continent experienced warmer year in 2022, warming most rapid in Northern Africa
Natural disasters in Africa caused close to $8.5 billion in economic damages in 2022
Wealthy nations wrestle over seats on Loss and Damage Board, causing delays in fully operationalising Fund
If World Bank does not agree to the terms set at COP28, it could lead to further delays.
Devastating Libya floods were 50 times more likely, 50% more intense due to warming planet
Once in 300-to-600-year event but ongoing conflict and state fragility in country compounded effects
Assam floods: Why is Lakhimpur district always badly hit?
Dikorni river from Papuma Pare, Subansiri river from Lower Siang contribute majorly to flooding in the district
Why do floods & droughts simultaneously ravage India? Expert offers explanation, solutions
The primary reason for the floods is the insufficient number of waterbodies
In 2023, for the first time ever, each day was at least 1°C warmer. Why this is worrying
Close to 50% of the days in 2023 were 1.5°C warmer than 1850-1900, compared to just over 20% in 2016
El Nino-fuelled Northeast monsoon caused the deluge in south Tamil Nadu: Experts
Extreme rainfall in south Tamil Nadu during the Northeast monsoon is much more common than in the Southwest monsoon season, according to studies
Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments
Adverse impacts of climate change infringe upon right to life, equality and clean environment, the bench notes
How 2023’s record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world
These events showed how climate change is affecting the global water cycle and our livelihoods
Fragile, conflict-affected states disproportionately affected by climate change concentrated in Africa: IMF
By 2040, fragile states could face 61 days a year of temperatures above 35°C — four times more than other countries
30% of India’s land area experiencing different degrees of drought, data shows
In August, India recorded a rainfall deficit of 36%
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 26, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal
Extreme continent: New WMO report paints alarming picture of climate emergency in Asia
The effects of climate events on Asia in 2022 were much more pronounced, with an increase in the number of fatalities, people affected and …
Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register
The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023
World Environment Day 2023: Rural India bears the brunt of climate change
Climate change is a global challenge with local implications; important to build coping mechanisms for rural communities
Extreme weather events led to 12 million displacements of children in 2022, estimates UNICEF
Some 25.8 million children were displaced by internal conflict and violence
Critical to look beyond Bihar’s MGNREGA employment numbers
Agro-ecological suitability of MGNREGA works and created assets driving these employment figures are key lenses
Parts of North West India may see cloud bursts, flash floods and landslides from July 8
Rare interaction of western disturbance and low-pressure systems could bring the extreme events
Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding
California had only one confirmed tropical storm landfall in the past in September 1939
After broken dam wrecked this Punjab village twice, farmers decided to take matters into own hands
Overflowing Ghaggar river broke banks in July, destroyed Kharif paddy; villagers blame state government for disrepair