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Nepal floods and landslides have claimed nearly 200 lives over the weekend. What's going on there?
A low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the unusual positioning of the monsoon trough trig…
The Indian government is taking steps to control rainfall and weather within five years — is it too risky of a move?
India's Mission Mausam aims to control weather phenomena like rainfall and hail within five years u…
India braces for an intensely harsh winter as La Niña takes hold
With the phenomenon having started in September 2024, it’s anticipated to cause significant disrupt…
Wayanad landslides linked to 10% heavier rainfall due to climate change: Study
Researchers from India, Sweden, the US and the UK have warned that such events will become more com…
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COP29 to commence from Nov 11; here’s what to expect from the world's biggest climate conference this time
With the world teetering on disaster and new US President Trump's controversial takes on climate ch…
A Crumbling Planet in Donald’s hands: What Trump’s victory in 2024 means for climate change and global policy
Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2024 threatens to undo climate progress made under the …
India could lose a quarter of its economy by 2070 – here’s why
India faces significant risks from climate change, including sea-level rise, extreme heat, and seve…
Global fossil emissions to reach record high in 2024; India's share to rise by 4.6 pc: Report
Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to reach record highs in 2024, despite the growth of ren…
PTI
Nearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report
India, which experienced one of its hottest and longest heat waves, recorded more than 40,000 suspe…
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Diamonds in the Sky: Scientists want to inject diamonds into our atmosphere to cool the planet!
Scientists propose using synthetic diamond dust to reflect sunlight and reduce global temperatures.…
Climate Action 15: 2024's top global innovators powering green solutions
Climate Action 15 profiles top founders, global activists, academics, and nonprofit and public-sect…
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Air pollution killed 16 lakh Indians in 2021, concerning Lancet study shows
The Lancet report links air pollution to respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and more.
Indian, Singapore entities start discussing joint training programs for water sector
Indian and Singapore entities have initiated discussions for conducting joint training programmes t…
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Heatwaves in Hajj: Here’s all about the devastating episode that killed nearly 1000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The latest climate atrocity has befallen the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, where blistering h…
Climate shocks can lead to increased domestic violence in the coming years, warn researchers
The study, which analysed data from 156 countries, found that the increase will be more significant…
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished unde…
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Indo-Gangetic Plains, home to half the Indian population, to soon become hotspot of extreme climate events: study
The study suggests that the Plains could face increased risks of crop failure due to rising tempera…
New study forecasts high chance of record-breaking heat and humidity in India in the coming months
The projected rise in wet bulb temperatures to 26.2°C carries a 68% chance of breaking existing rec…
Brace for ‘climateflation’: Study predicts rise in food price inflation amid worsening climate change
Imagine a future where your grocery bill climbs higher each year, not because of lavish spending or…
Global GDP to face a 19% decline by 2050 due to climate change, study projects
Although the detrimental effects of climate change on economies have been acknowledged, quantifying…