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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...
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe government has doubled its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to Rs 60,000 crore, approving an additi...
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
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...
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...
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 ...
Quote of the day by John Denver: ‘I think the biggest problem in the world is that we have a generation of young people, and…’ – Message for a generation that wonders if tomorrow will be betterJohn Denver, the beloved singer-songwriter, voiced concern decades ago about young people losing hope for a better future, a sentiment that...
Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
A surprising Arctic discovery shows melting icebergs are quietly building hidden neighborhoods on the ocean floorMelting icebergs are creating hidden arctic homes as disappearing glaciers reshape the deep ocean. Scientists found that iceberg-carried ro...
A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unpreparedParis Fashion Week attendees battled sweltering heat, with ice packs becoming the hottest accessory. Historic venues, lacking adequate air ...
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...
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...
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...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...
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...
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...
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, claiming 40 lives in France alone as people sought relief in water bodies. Record temperatures ...
These busy beavers are quietly helping fight climate change more than experts thoughtBeaver dams carbon storage: New research reveals beavers are more than just landscape architects; their dams create wetlands that act as si...
Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...