The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a key reason why Europe’s climate has been stable for thousands of years

Climate observing system remains fragile, needs funding: Experts

Climate observations are fundamental to our understanding of the current and future environment

Is the Arabian Sea no longer pacific?

Cyclone patterns and occurrence over India’s western sea show a change and recent data suggests that the previously calm body of water has …

New sensor developed to measure sea surface temperatures

Developed by scientists at the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology & School of Engineering at Vels University, the sensor …

Inhumanly polluted

Away from human interference, the virgin Arctic islands are, ironically, more polluted than the distant industrialised settlements. And the …

Indian scientists return with rare plant samples from Arctic

Polarising the polar

Ravaged by global warming, an ice-free Arctic is going to become the next battleground for economic hegemony

El Nino may lead to rainfall deficit, drought in 2014

Chances of the ocean warming phenomenon getting stronger are 30 per cent, suggests forecasting company

The sinking debate

The climate change negotiations have come to a halt over the issue of sinks. Neelam Singh discusses the associated complications

The cold rush

What has India got to show after 20 years on the Antarctica research bandwagon? Lack of focus

World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity

Coconut flesh, water, oil and milk are widely consumed across the tropical coasts of the world

World's first digital map of the ocean floor released

This interactive map will help scientists study the impact of global warming on oceans

New Caledonia riot result of ‘stunted decolonisation’, lack of sovereignty for Pacific’s indigenous peoples: Shubhamitra Das

As New Caledonia in the Pacific burns, DTE speaks with Jawaharlal Nehru University academic to inquire more about what has actually led to the rioting

Can changes in Indian Ocean temperatures help predict dengue outbreaks? New paper finds links

Indian Ocean basin-wide index found to be associated to dengue outbreaks in both Northern and Southern hemispheres

May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk

More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health

Simply Put: Endangered species

In a first, a polar bear has died of avian flu in the Arctic

Ecosystems in polar regions are particularly vulnerable to bird flu because they contain many animals found nowhere else in the world and never …

DTE Coverage: Cyclones Tej & Hamoon form together in Indian Ocean’s marginal seas

The last time cyclones formed simultaneously in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal was in 2018

Parliamentary Digest (August 3, 2022): India likely to experience long-lasting heatwaves

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Seafloor spreading that creates crust slowed 35%, growing mountains may be driving it: Study

Seafloor spreading at around 140 millimetres per year at present

Quake strikes Haiti; 1,200 killed, emergency declared

Earthquake in Haiti a wake-up call for India, says expert

The Mediterranean is warming three times more than the oceans: Study

The warming is twice as fast in inland and high areas

Cyclone Tauktae shows why north Indian Ocean is now whacky

Cyclone Tauktae's pace of intensification and the duration of its roar were unexpected

Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?

It’s estimated that one in three fish eaten by humans contains microplasts

Pochard resurrected