Climate Change: News
06 Dec 2024
BusinessWhy McKinsey's involvement in Australia's climate policy is raising eyebrows
Leading consulting firm McKinsey has been awarded a $1.6 million contract by the Australian government to advise on energy and climate policy over an 11-week period.
06 Dec 2024
EuropeYear ender 2024: Natural disasters cost world $310 billion
Natural disasters caused global economic losses of $310 billion in 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year, according to a report by Swiss Re.
24 Nov 2024
ChinaCOP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition
The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.
24 Nov 2024
IndiaWhy India rejected a $300B climate finance package at COP29
India has rejected a new climate finance package, proposed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
22 Nov 2024
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt resumes role as ALT EFF goodwill ambassador
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has returned as the goodwill ambassador for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF). The festival organizers made the announcement on Friday.
21 Nov 2024
BrazilWHO chief Ghebreyesus hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro: Report
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been hospitalized in Brazil, local newspaper O Globo reported.
19 Nov 2024
Abu DhabiUAE plans to use AI for cloud seeding, increase rainfall
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its cloud-seeding operations.
17 Nov 2024
CanadaExtreme heatwaves reduce Earth's ability to absorb carbon: Study
A recent European Space Agency (ESA)-backed study has found that the extreme heatwaves of 2023 severely limited Earth's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon.
10 Nov 2024
United Nations (UN)COP29 starts tomorrow: What is it and why it matters
COP29, the world's most critical climate change conference, will begin in Baku, Azerbaijan, from tomorrow.
07 Nov 2024
Global Warming2024 will be the hottest year humanity has ever faced
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has warned that 2024 is "virtually certain" to break all previous records and become the world's warmest year ever.
02 Nov 2024
Atlantic OceanWhy experts have linked Spain's deadly floods to climate change
Spain is reeling from a deadly natural disaster as floods and mudslides have killed at least 205 people. Dozens more are still missing in the eastern parts of the country.
01 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's VP pick Vance stirs controversy with transgender remarks
Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance has sparked a controversy after his comments on transgender and nonbinary people.
30 Oct 2024
MalagaSeveral bodies found as severe flash flood hits Spain
Several bodies have been recovered after flash floods hit parts of southern and eastern Spain.
30 Oct 2024
ColombiaOver 1 in 3 tree species face extinction risk: Report
A decade-long global analysis has found that more than one in three tree species are on the verge of extinction.
27 Oct 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionArctic ice melt could disrupt global ocean circulation: Study
A recent study warns that the intensifying climate change in polar regions, could severely disrupt global ocean circulation patterns.
24 Oct 2024
Africa12.4mn dengue cases in 2024: What's driving world's largest outbreak?
The world is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak ever, with a record 12.4 million cases reported this year.
18 Oct 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates' guide to understanding climate change
Bill Gates, the world's most successful entrepreneur and a great philanthropist, is a strong advocate for the fight against climate change.
17 Oct 2024
LifestyleGlobal freshwater scarcity crisis looms, threatens food production
A major report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water has issued a dire warning about an impending global freshwater scarcity crisis.
10 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpHurricane Milton man-made? The many conspiracies swirling in the US
As Florida prepared for the onslaught of Hurricane Milton, conspiracy theories that the Democrats are creating "man-made" hurricanes to sabotage Donald Trump's chances of winning the election took off.
09 Oct 2024
Joe BidenWhat makes Hurricane Milton—heading to Florida— 'worst storm in century'
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida with wind speeds of up to 289.6km/h.
09 Oct 2024
Global WarmingGlobal warming makes hurricanes like Helene twice as likely: Report
A recent study has found that human-induced global heating greatly increased the chances of devastating hurricanes like Helene.
09 Oct 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI to establish climate risk information system for financial institutions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to develop a data repository for financial institutions, one that will specifically be used to monitor climate-related risks.
08 Oct 2024
FloridaWatch: Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification into Category 5 cyclone
Hurricane Milton has quickly intensified into a Category 5 cyclone, with wind speeds reaching up to 282km/h, the National Hurricane Service reported.
06 Oct 2024
AntarcticaWorrying: Antarctica's green cover up tenfold in 40 years
A recent study has revealed a significant increase in vegetation across the Antarctic Peninsula, with the greening rate accelerating by more than 30% in recent years.
29 Sep 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionSahara dust delivers vital minerals to marine life miles away
A recent study from the University of California, Riverside, has shown that dust from the Sahara desert is a big deal for marine life.
26 Sep 2024
LifestyleReducing flight speeds by 15% can lower carbon emissions, study
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proposed a novel plan to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
16 Sep 2024
Air Pollution70% of world's population to face 'extreme weather' by 2044
A recent study warns that nearly three out of four individuals globally could experience extreme weather changes within next two decades.
15 Sep 2024
TechnologyBreakthrough tech converts CO2 into green fuel: Here's how
A team of scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University, has made a significant breakthrough in CO2 capture and utilization technology.
13 Sep 2024
TaiwanTaiwan uses AI to predict typhoon trajectories amid Bebinca's approach
As tropical storm Bebinca approaches northern Taiwan, the country's meteorologists are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for accurate predictions.
13 Sep 2024
Ministry of Earth SciencesWhat is 'Mission Mausam,' ₹2,000cr initiative for accurate weather predictions?
The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative, "Mission Mausam," with the goal of improving the country's ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events.
13 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP's 'Iftar party' counter to opposition amid Modi-Chandrachud photo row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's residence in New Delhi for Ganesh Puja.
12 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalWhy it is still raining in mid-September in North India
Heavy rainfall drenched Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday morning, and it is expected to continue over the weekend.
08 Sep 2024
Air PollutionAir pollution linked to increased lightning frequency during thunderstorms
A recent study by researchers at James Madison University (JMU) in Virginia has established a connection between air pollution, and an increase in lightning during thunderstorms.
07 Sep 2024
ChinaSuper typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing 2 in China
Super Typhoon Yagi has made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday.
04 Sep 2024
IndiaIndia's climate finance contributions surpassed Ireland, Portugal in 2022: Report
India has made significant strides in climate finance, contributing $1.28 billion via multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2022.
03 Sep 2024
LifestyleClimate crisis hits kimchi: South Korea's iconic dish at risk
South Korea's iconic dish, kimchi, is under threat due to climate change.
25 Aug 2024
TechnologyNew chalk-based fabric coating offers relief from scorching heat
A team of scientists at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst has developed a chalk-based coating for fabrics, that can significantly lower body temperature.
24 Aug 2024
ChinaUnderwater avalanches are hidden threat to global internet infrastructure: Study
A recent study published by The Conversation journal has challenged our understanding of how underwater avalanches develop and their risk potential.
12 Aug 2024
United KingdomMemes, emails are contributing to climate crisis. Say what now!
A study has revealed that the majority of data stored in cloud services, including memes and emails, is "dark data." This term refers to information that is used once and then forgotten.
07 Aug 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk's trans daughter accuses him of serial adultery, dishonesty
Elon Musk, the renowned founder of SpaceX and X, is facing public criticism from his trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
07 Aug 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates backs effort to standardize carbon removal methods
The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CRSI), a project aimed at developing standards for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere, has been launched.
04 Aug 2024
Atlantic OceanAtlantic Ocean's critical current system could collapse by 2030s
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean, is at risk of collapsing as early as the 2030s.
04 Aug 2024
AntarcticaHeat wave raises Antarctica's temperature by 10°C, raising global concerns
Antarctica is currently experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures soaring up to 10 degrees Celsius above the usual since mid-July.
04 Aug 2024
Air PollutionHuman activities are increasing ozone levels, contributing to global warming
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered that human activities are causing a rise in ozone levels in the upper troposphere.
02 Aug 2024
BalasoreHow Odisha plans to counter lightning strikes via palm trees
The government of Odisha has greenlit a proposal to plant 19 lakh (1.9 million) palm trees in an effort to mitigate the rising deaths from lightning strikes in the state.
01 Aug 2024
LifestyleCoffee prices soar to 13-year high amid climate change
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has reported a significant increase in the global coffee industry's key reference price, the ICO Composite Indicator Price.
31 Jul 2024
United Arab EmiratesCan UAE's cloud seeding program solve its water woes?
The UAE has launched a decade-long cloud seeding initiative to increase rainfall in its arid regions.
30 Jul 2024
New ZealandAir New Zealand cancels 2030 climate plan: Here's why
Air New Zealand has made a policy shift by discontinuing its 2030 carbon emissions target. This makes it the first major carrier to drop such a goal.
30 Jul 2024
NASAJuly 22 was Earth's hottest day ever recorded: NASA
NASA has confirmed that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth.
27 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaScientists develop material that turns sunlight, water into green hydrogen
Scientists at Oregon State University in the US, have made a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
27 Jul 2024
Global WarmingThis volcanic eruption in 2022 cooled the Earth
Contrary to initial speculation, the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption in the South Pacific Ocean, resulted in a cooling effect on Earth, according to a recent study.
21 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaWater bodies are losing oxygen, and everyone should be worried
A study conducted by a team of scientists in the US, has reported a rapid loss of dissolved oxygen (DO) in Earth's water bodies.
17 Jul 2024
ETH ZurichLonger days ahead? Climate change is affecting Earth's rotation
Climate change, primarily driven by global warming, is causing significant alterations to the Earth's rotation and the length of our day, according to researchers at ETH Zurich.
17 Jul 2024
CanadaDrake's Toronto mansion flooded amid record rainfall
Canadian rapper Drake's luxury mansion, known as "the Embassy," in Toronto's upscale Bridle Path neighborhood was flooded due to a record-breaking rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
14 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaPlant species goes extinct in US because of climate change
The Key Largo tree cactus, a species native to the US, has been driven to extinction in the wild due to rising sea levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
12 Jul 2024
LifestyleMarvel at Madagascar's majestic Avenue of the Baobabs
The Avenue of the Baobabs, a natural wonder in western Madagascar, features a road lined with ancient baobab trees, some over 800 years old.
09 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaAmerican mountaineer found mummified in Peru after 22 years
The preserved remains of American mountaineer, William Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing a Peruvian peak 22 years ago, have been discovered due to ice melt caused by climate change.
08 Jul 2024
Airports Authority of IndiaAmid series of airport accidents, experts call for building regulations
The fatal roof collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has brought to light the fragility of India's airport infrastructure.
07 Jul 2024
HeatwaveNorth India's groundwater dropped 450 cubic kilometers over 2 decades
North India has experienced a significant loss of 450 cubic kilometers of groundwater from 2002 to 2021, according to a study led by Vimal Mishra, a Professor of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar.
04 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's veiled jab at China, Pakistan at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who skipped the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, this year, took a sly jab at China and Pakistan over border issues on Thursday,
30 Jun 2024
TechnologyExtreme wildfires have increased twofold in just 2 decades: Study
A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, reveals that the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires have doubled in the past two decades.
29 Jun 2024
StartupsOcean as ally? Start-ups explore CO2 storage in deep blue
In an effort to mitigate climate change, over a dozen start-ups are investigating methods to enhance the ocean's natural carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capacity, reports The Wall Street Journal.
20 Jun 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's jet nearly targeted by now-arrested climate activists
Two environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after allegedly defacing private jets with orange paint at Stansted Airport.
16 Jun 2024
SpaceXSpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation may be hindering ozone healing process
SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of nearly 6,000 satellites, may be impeding the Earth's atmosphere from healing itself, a new study suggests.
15 Jun 2024
SensexSensex predicted to hit 82,000 mark in 12 months
International credit rating agency Moody's has released a report, forecasting that the BSE Sensex will reach 82,000 within the next year, marking a 14% increase.
