Climate Change

In 2022, South Asia, including India and Pakistan, witnessed an unusual surge in temperatures during March and April, where the mercury soared 3-8 degrees Celsius above the usual, marking an extended phase of heatwaves. These extraordinary weather conditions have been closely ...

Barren lands on the outskirts of Ahmedabad and a lack of trees within the city are disrupting the ecological balance. This imbalance is leading to irregular rainfall, higher temperatures in summer, and fluctuating weather during winter. To address this environmental issue, ...

A recent analysis has highlighted a dramatic decline in the populations of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, collectively known as chondrichthyans, by over half since 1970 due to overfishing. This stark decrease has not only put these species at an exceptionally high ...

The Air Quality Index in Delhi is once again heading toward a concerning level. As November and December approach, Delhi-NCR becomes enveloped in fog, which we refer to as smog. One of the causes behind this is stubble burning. Yes, whenever ...

The "Orange City" of India Nagpur will soon go "Green"! Yes, the city will ply around 250 electric-busses to push down the air pollution on the busy roads. Nagpur Municipal Corporation has given a green signal for this green initiative. The ...

Recent downpours in many parts of Southern and Western parts of India disrupted the life. Mumbai's life-line halted at stations, Bangalore witnessed jam-packed traffic in many areas, Chennai recalled the 2015 flood. Coastal part of Andhra Pradesh was badly hit. Among ...

If you don't wear a mask while heading to the office in the morning, understand that you are falling prey to a silent killer. Yes, a silent killer that is air pollution. If you're sitting in an air-conditioned space thinking you're ...

Brazil is facing its most severe drought in over seventy years, affecting 59% of the nation. This vast area, nearly half the size of the U.S., is experiencing extreme dryness. Major rivers in the Amazon basin are at historic lows, and ...

After 13 months of relentless heat records, July 2024 finally saw a slight dip in temperatures. The European climate agency Copernicus reported that last month's average heat narrowly missed surpassing July of the previous year. While this minor cooling offers some ...

A recent study by IPE Global and Esri India has revealed that 84% of Indian districts are susceptible to extreme heatwaves, with 70% experiencing more frequent and intense rainfall events. The research also indicates that monsoon seasons in India are becoming ...

The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, in partnership with C-Voter, has launched the Yale Climate Opinion Maps for India. This innovative online tool offers unprecedented insights into public attitudes towards climate change across 34 of India's 36 states and union ...

Sicily is grappling with an intense drought, causing lakes to dry up and fields to wither. Despite this, tourists still enjoy water in fountains and hotel pools. The island's residents are used to long dry spells, but climate change has made ...