Climate change

Weather extremes grip globe: Rainfall, heatwaves, and wildfires

July 19, 2024 5:33 am

These severe weather occurrences are happening more often and with increased severity compared to the past.

Climate change extending length of earth days at 'unprecedented' rate, study finds

July 16, 2024 11:17 pm

The study utilised advanced observational techniques, including Very Long Baseline Interferometry and the Global Positioning System, to measure Earth's rotation with extreme precision.

India bears disproportionate brunt of blame for climate change: Justice Surya Kant

July 13, 2024 7:52 am

While Justice Surya Kant was the chief guest, Justice K V Vishwanathan, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice P S Narasimha were present as speakers.

India needs NITI Aayog-like permanent commission to tackle climate change: SC judge

July 12, 2024 10:45 pm

Justice Viswanathan said there is also a raging debate among experts about the framework of the umbrella legislation on climate change that India should adopt.

British Council to give lessons on climate change to youth

July 12, 2024 1:56 am

The project seeks to engage 2,000 youngsters and 300 master trainers, and is expected to run from July this year to February 2026.

June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold

July 08, 2024 8:37 am

June was the 12th consecutive month with monthly average temperatures above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

What's affecting climate talks? US presidential elections and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are factors affecting climate talks

July 08, 2024 10:12 am

COP29 is not really taking place at an opportune moment. The real intention of the debate as to who all should contribute to the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) fund is to delay matters further when it comes to resource transfer.

Climate change, forest cover in Haryana's 'green manifesto' ahead of polls

July 06, 2024 3:29 am

The state has the lowest forest cover in the country and faces water stress, underlines the group, People for Aravalli, in its manifesto.

Over 4% newborn deaths linked to climate change in lower, middle income countries: Study

July 05, 2024 4:15 pm

Of the four per cent, on average, 1.5 per cent of annual newborn deaths across these countries were linked to extreme heat, while nearly three per cent were linked to extreme cold, said researchers who studied the data between 2001 and 2019.

Met factors like temperature influence spikes in PM 2.5 pollution in summer: Study

July 08, 2024 2:21 am

A new study on summertime air quality was conducted by Climate Trends in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Lucknow and Kolkata.

Art meets ecology: 'Critical Zones' exhibition spotlights Earth's fragile ecosystems

February 21, 2024 2:11 pm

Dubbed 'Critical Zones. In Search of a Common Ground', the pioneering showcase is a collaborative effort between ZKM | Karlsruhe (Germany) and the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai.

Unprecedented blaze engulfs Hawaiian island; at least 36 dead

August 10, 2023 9:07 pm

At least 36 people lost their lives in the Lahaina fire, forcing some people to jump into the Pacific Ocean to escape the smoke and flames.

Venice's picturesque canals run dry as Italy faces drought alert

February 22, 2023 6:24 pm

Some of Venice's canals have dried up due to prolonged spell of drought and severe low tides in Italy.

Artificial snow saves resort owners in Europe

January 22, 2023 9:41 am

Resorts in Europe are highly depending on fake snow amidst lack of snow in the area, creating turbulence for their tourism industry.

Egypt gets ready to host over 190 countries at COP27

November 05, 2022 2:02 pm

'Connected=Connectedness', an exhibition on global climate issues

September 25, 2022 4:58 pm

The focus of the works of the invited artists examines the connections between ecosystems and human influence in the broadest sense. They revolve around positions that deal with the present and future state of the world

A shrinking island in Bengal and a river that threatens to swallow it whole

November 28, 2021 9:39 pm

With the tides during the full moon and new moon increasing in intensity, it seems as if the river Chinai and the Bay of Bengal would soon swallow the Mousuni island.

'Fashion Revolution': Unique catwalk show aims to raise awareness for fast fashion, climate change

November 24, 2021 6:19 pm

The show highlighted the perils of capitalism and fast fashion

‘If they die, we all die’: Drought kills in Kenya

November 08, 2021 6:31 pm

As world leaders address a global climate summit in Glasgow, pastoralists in Kenya watch their beloved animals suffer from lack of water and food.

As US reels under floods after Ida, Biden aims for climate action

September 05, 2021 10:51 pm

Ida transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone on September 1, killing 65 people across the US, with most of the deaths in New Jersey, New York and Louisiana.

Climate change is real and it is making hurricanes worse. Here's how

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Rising ocean temperatures have fueled some of the most devastating storms in recent years. Kendra Pierre-Louis, a reporter on The New York Times’s climate team, explains how.

With The US Pulling Out Of Climate Change Deal, Should We Say Goodbye To The Paris Accord?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

News Top 5: US To Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement, Guha Quits Cricket BNoard Panel And More

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm