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Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....- Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
- A 2022 volcano eruption in Pacific may have vented a new weapon to fight climate changeA 2022 volcanic eruption unexpectedly revealed a powerful methane destruction mechanism in the stratosphere. Researchers observed high form...
- Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
- Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
- Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: ‘We have come as far as we have because we are…’ – Natural historian’s take on why wisdom must guide humanity’s futureHuman intelligence brought progress but also risks. Sir David Attenborough highlights this. He stresses that wisdom, not just intelligence,...
- India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats growIndia's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat ar...
- Targeting 30 pc EV sales by 2030, Bihar govt nod to policy amendmentsBihar is boosting electric vehicle adoption. The state government aims for 30 percent of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. Incentiv...
- India is blocking a cheap way to beat the heat wave, one tweak in AC can lower costsIndia faces a cooling crisis as soaring temperatures drive unprecedented electricity demand. While AC sales surge, a safer, cheaper, and mo...
- The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
- India submits its revised targets for 2031-35 to the UN's climate change bodyThe development comes after the Cabinet in March approved the nationally determined contributions (NDC) -- the non-binding, voluntary clima...
- Why your AC doesn’t cool faster at 18°C? Here's the 'low-cost' trick experts say is the real ‘sweet spot’ for perfect coolingWith Indian summers reaching record highs in 2026, experts debunk long-held myths about air conditioning. While many instinctively drop the...
- Think Again: Volcanic eruptions can cool Earth – but the impact isn’t so simple; here is whyVolcanic eruptions can influence global temperatures, with explosive events injecting gases like sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, lead...
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
- Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
- E20 petrol now the main fuel in India from April 1. What this big shift means, and can your car handle ethanol-blended fuel?India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce ...
- Who was Eunice Newton Foote? The American climate scientist who is being celebrated by Google DoodleEunice Newton Foote was a pioneering scientist who conducted groundbreaking experiments on the relationship between carbon dioxide and temp...
- Effects of CO2 on the human bodyThese same levels also reduce concentration and focus, as well as create discomfort from breathing stuffy air.
- US greenhouse gas emissions jumped up in 2021The estimated increase in emissions indicates that the US has fallen further behind the Biden administration's goal of reducing emissions b...
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