Despite 2% above normal rain so far, 36% districts remain rain deficient across India
July ends with 9-10% excess rain across the country, taking the whole season’s total so…
Climate and Environment
22 July goes down as the world’s hottest day on record
Unless humans limit global warming by rapidly cutting the emission of greenhouse gasses, weather records…
Tropical forest biodiversity at high risk from climate change due to temperature change under canopies: Study
Humid tropical forests are worldwide hotspots for terrestrial biodiversity but climate change-induced warming is affecting…
India’s June rainfall 11% below normal, fifth-lowest since 2020
The all-India rainfall for June 2024 stood at 147.2 mm, 11% short of normal. India…
With record breaking rain and heat, Uttarakhand reels under climate change impacts
After a season of intense heat and uncontrollable forest fires, Uttarakhand is now witnessing extreme…
Earth surpasses 1.5°C warming threshold for 12 months in a row
In an unwanted first, our planet has breached the 1.5°C warming limit set under the…
India to bear the highest cost globally as climate change increases women’s water collection burden
The monetary costs of climate-induced rise in water collection time would be substantial by 2050—…
Is pine the real ‘villain’ in the Uttarakhand forest fire saga?
Even as the Uttarakhand govt blames the rapidly growing presence of pine for the uncontrolled…
Heatwave: At least 143 people lost lives across India
Lengthy and extreme heatwave across India claimed at least 143 lives and left over 41,789…
71% people across 18 G20 countries believe major climate action is needed immediately
When thinking about climate change and protecting nature, almost three-fourth of people across eighteen G20…
