Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report saysThe Environmental Integrity Project reviewed 74 gas-fired US power plant projects proposed or planned to provide electricity directly to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Empathy for Europe, 'mockery' for India? How the European heatwave exposes global double standards Indians face, Polish woman explainsA Polish woman living in India has gone viral after questioning what she called a double standard in how climate-related hardships are view...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHOThe World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the re...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?A severe heatwave gripping Western Europe, causing over 50 deaths in France, is fueled by an 'omega block' weather pattern. This phenomenon...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Climate-related disruptions affecting MSMEs' productivity, operations, supply chains: ReportA new report reveals a stark 'actionability gap,' as most businesses rely on reactive measures instead of proactive resilience. This vulner...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report saysPresident Donald Trump's rollback of federal regulations has spurred an unprecedented wave of lawsuits in defence of climate protections, a...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Dangerous humid heat days in India increase due to climate change: AnalysisIndia is grappling with a significant surge in dangerous humid heat days, escalating from 101 annually in the 1970s to 141 days per year by...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record booksFrance is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four depa...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST