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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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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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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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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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Covid lockdowns did WHAT to the Moon?!

A recent study has revealed an unexpected consequence of the global lockdowns imposed in 2020 to cu…

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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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Gen Z and Alpha-ers are set to outlive polar bears, if we don’t act in time

Polar bears, once thriving in the Arctic, now face a dire future due to unprecedented melting of se…

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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…

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