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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…
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New Zealand’s native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental shifts
In forested areas, stoneflies mimic poisonous species to deter predators. However, deforestation le…
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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.…
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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…
PTI
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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…
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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
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Snow has returned to the Om Parvat in Uttarakhand after completely disappearing from the peak for the first time
Last week, the revered peak, known for its perpetual snow cover forming the sacred "Om" symbol, was…
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WATCH: A NASA animation shows gigantic plumes of carbon dioxide emissions swirling over India
It’s one thing to read about climate change and carbon emissions in an article, and quite another t…
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Feeling like nights are getting too uncomfortable? New report confirms that nighttime temperatures aren’t dipping enough
Historically, cities would cool down considerably at night, providing much-needed relief from the d…
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I'm an artist calling for change in the climate-crisis fight. Here are 4 ways art investors can build greener portfolios.
I'm an artist and climate activist. Here are strategies for stakeholders in the art market to reduc…
Elijah McKenzie-Jackson
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June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold
According to scientists at C3S, every month since June last year has been the warmest such month…
PTI
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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…
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The educational gap between poorer and richer households is growing in India and much of Asia, thanks to climate change
According to a UNESCO report, high temperatures are leading to poorer grades and worsened performan…
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May heat wave in India 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than warmest heat wave
"The temperature changes show that similar events produce temperatures in the present climate…
PTI
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Rats, roaches, and other creatures are winning against climate change, and it's bad news for humans
In the game of climate change, there are winners and losers. These four animals will come out on to…
Ellyn Lapointe
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Cyclone Remal devastates major Bengal tiger habitat in Sunderbans; 100 freshwater ponds washed away
The Sundarbans regularly endures intense monsoon storms, but the scale and duration of Cyclone Rema…
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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…
PTI
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As rain and snow events become more intense, so could our earthquakes, study finds
A groundbreaking study has found that certain weather phenomena — particularly heavy snowfall and r…
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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…
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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…