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World agrees on $300 billion climate aid for developing nations; India rejects the offer
COP29 concluded with a contentious agreement for wealthy nations to provide $300 billion annually b…
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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…
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Warming of Arabian Sea linked to Wayanad landslides, say climate scientist
Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad distri…
PTI
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Kerala landslide adds to tally of over 180 rain-related deaths since June
India has faced a devastating monsoon season, with states like Kerala, Gujarat, and Himachal Prades…
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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…
Insider Inc.
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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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Nearly 50% of India's public infrastructure unprepared for disaster management, notes CBRE survey
The vulnerability to disasters is further exacerbated by a confluence of factors, including changin…
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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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…
Alice Tecotzky
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Here's how natural disasters are shaping the buy-versus-rent decision in vulnerable states like Florida
Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less po…
Kelly Cloonan
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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…
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Nearly half of India's recent climate incidents occurred in the Himalayas! Year-long droughts on the horizon: study
According to the Centre for Science and Environment's State of India's Environment 2024 report, 44%…
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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one
If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…
Christine Ji
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Goa partners with World Bank to tackle sea level rise, coastal erosion and other climate change-related hazards
Studies have shown that about 80% of the Goan population lives in low-lying coastal areas, making i…
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Reliance Foundation signs MoU with IMD to strengthen weather information
The Reliance Foundation signed an MoU with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Mini…
ANI
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Wayanad Landslide: Kerala Bank waives loans for disaster victims at Chooralmala Branch
In the wake of the landslide disaster at Mundakkai in Wayanad district of Kerala that took place on…
ANI
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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…
PTI
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Landslides in Kerala are turning increasingly common, especially in the monsoon season
Experts attribute these landslides to heavy rainfall, geologically weak soil, deforestation, and ca…
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On the right track — Economic Survey 2023-24 outlines India’s commendable climate action
India's Economic Survey 2023-24 showcases remarkable progress in combating climate change and promo…
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18 million rental units are at risk as climate disasters get more common, Harvard study says
"Newer rental units are much more likely to be vulnerable to weather- and climate-related hazards."