‘Humanity’s signature’: Study finds plastic pollution in world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans
Researchers sampled 38 lakes and reservoirs around the world and plastics and microplastics were found at every site, including very remote locations.
Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry
If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.
Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023
It’s possible that Earth’s rising temperature will temporarily exceed the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris agreement some time …
Indigenous knowledge is vital in the fight against climate change: IPCC report
The IPCC’s latest report cites various instances of how fast-vanishing indigenous knowledge is an important tool to mitigate the climate crisis
Warmer winters in India: La Nina events may be getting hotter than El Nino, say experts
La Niña conditions in the Pacific fading, may lead to a rise in global temperatures, say experts
Worst marine heatwave on record killed one million seabirds in North Pacific Ocean
The heatwave may be just a taste of what is to come for seabirds around the world as climate change accelerates
WHO launches special programme to prevent infant deaths
The First Embrace campaign will focus on saving more than 50,000 newborns and prevent complications in neonatal care in the Western Pacific region
UNDP kicks off its innovation summit
The two-day conference will see how innovations can address development challenges in Asia and the Pacific
Nepal earthquake: rescue brings some hope, but thousands still await relief
Thirty-nine of 75 districts are reported to be affected by the earthquake
Why does it feel like pre- or post-monsoon in the middle of monsoon?
Imposition of ongoing El Nino event in equatorial Pacific Ocean on a generally warmer planet may be the reason for this strange behaviour
US Pacific Northwest deluged with rain, snow due to ‘Bomb Cyclone’
Two people killed in greater Seattle; heavy rain and snow pound all major cities of California, Washington and Oregon, recently plagued with wildfires
Glasgow showdown: Pacific Islands demand global leaders bring action, not excuses, to UN summit
Pacific island countries have refused to be the canary in the world’s coal mine at CoP26
Conventional solutions to check air pollution in Asia-Pacific insufficient: UN
Instead critical measures should include –agricultural residue management, ban on open burning of household waste, improve efficiency in …
Obama pledges to create largest marine reserve in Pacific Ocean
Move meant to check illegal fishing and invasive and damaging energy explorations in the region; committee to address environmental concerns will …
Arctic Report Card 2023: Wildfires to melting sea ice, warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across Arctic
Time spent at fish camps is critical for many Alaska Indigenous cultures & kids are missing out on that experience
Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
The storms pose health hazards and reduce crop yield across Asia-Pacific
Is the global warming ‘hiatus’ over?
There are many ongoing signs that the planet is heating up, even “on fire.”
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
Prevention and suppression will always be critical pieces of wildfire strategy, but climate adaptation means everyone has a role
What the Asia-Pacific needs to leap forward on climate action
To break their 'two steps forward, one step back' routine on climate action, the Asia-Pacific needs to start delivering on ambitious emissions targets
East Africa drought: ‘Climate change is making La Niña impact severe’
Climate change is pushing countries like Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia into a famine as they face their fifth consecutive deficit rainy seasons
For 17 years, govt investment in agriculture dips across the world
In contrast to popular belief, agriculture’s share in global economy has been increasing
El Nino may hit already hurt Indian farmers
The country saw a 24 per cent rainfall deficit in September and if El Nino continues till spring, it may bring down average rainfall in 2019 …
Oceans report card: Global ocean health scores 67 out of 100
Seas surrounding Indian peninsula score 61, lower than global average
Don't eat tuna
How will El Nino change in the future?
Current evidence suggests both El Nino and La Nina could change significantly over the next 70 years, which will have consequences for how they …
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