Climate Change: News
13 Dec 2023
DubaiCOP28: First-ever deal reached to reduce fossil fuel consumption
In a first, the representatives of nearly 200 countries agreed to begin reducing the use of fossil fuels to avert accelerating climate change at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 on Wednesday.
13 Dec 2023
WorldArctic experienced hottest summer on record this year
The Arctic experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with temperatures reaching their highest point since 1900, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
12 Dec 2023
United Nations (UN)Meet Licypriya Kangujam, the 12-year-old Indian activist protesting at COP28
At the pivotal summit of COP28, a 12-year-old climate justice activist named Licypriya Kangujam grabbed eyeballs (and applauses!) as she held a sign above her head that read, "End fossil fuels, Save our planet and our future."
03 Dec 2023
Global WarmingCOP28: India, China skip triple renewable energy plan
Both India and China refrained from signing the pledge at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) climate summit to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 on Saturday.
01 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi proposes to host 2028 COP33 Summit in India
At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also called COP28, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed hosting COP33 in India in 2028.
01 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiWhat's green credits, climate financing on PM Modi's COP28 agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome as he touched down in Dubai on Friday to participate in the World Climate Action Summit at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly called COP28.
30 Nov 2023
United Nations (UN)COP28 kicks off in Dubai amid global climate crisis concerns
The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP28) is underway in Dubai, with world leaders, business icons, and civil society members coming together to tackle the escalating climate crisis.
29 Nov 2023
Antarctica'Surprised by sudden deterioration': Glacier retreats 8km in 2.5 years
Antarctica's Cadman Glacier has seen a drastic retreat of 8km in just 2.5 years, after remaining stable for about five decades. Not only that, its ice shelf has also completely collapsed.
29 Nov 2023
HSBC BankHSBC and Standard Chartered quit UN-supported climate targets validation scheme
Four major banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered Plc, have decided to leave the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
24 Nov 2023
Film AwardsALT EFF'23: Alia Bhatt joins India's largest environmental film festival
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt and her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions are teaming up with India's largest environmental film festival, All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2023.
23 Nov 2023
LadakhLadakh's daring answer to climate chaos captivates the world
On a fateful night in Ladakh on August 5, 2010, an unexpected deluge shattered the region's calm, defying its historical shelter from the towering Greater Himalayas' monsoons.
23 Nov 2023
FoodReviving heritage: The rediscovery of Jimmy Red Corn
In the heartland of American agriculture, a humble yet resilient crop has made a noteworthy comeback, capturing the attention of chefs, farmers, and food enthusiasts alike.
22 Nov 2023
Joe BidenThe world is now 2-degrees hotter. What does it mean?
The average global temperature crossed a threshold of two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time on Friday.
20 Nov 2023
Jeff BezosWorld's richest 1% emit more carbon than 66% of poorest
In a shocking revelation, a groundbreaking report by Oxfam has exposed a harrowing truth: the richest 1% of the world's population is responsible for a staggering 16% of global CO2 emissions.
17 Nov 2023
Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprio's 2 environmental films set for their Indian premiere
Leonardo DiCaprio has always been vocal about his opinion on climate change. He hasn't only backed films and documentaries that show the adverse effects of climate change but has also done voice-overs for the same.
17 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiModi influences countries to resolve conflict: Goyal after Biden-Jinping meet
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said nations worldwide were heeding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for dialogue in resolving conflicts.
16 Nov 2023
Joe BidenBiden-Jinping summit results in key agreements: Everything to know
United States (US) President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco, US, for the first time since their summit in Bali, Indonesia last year.
02 Nov 2023
SustainabilityFun and exciting sustainable living practices
In a world grappling with urgent issues like climate change and the degradation of the environment, the adoption of sustainable living practices has taken on paramount importance.
31 Oct 2023
Music ConcertStewart Copeland-Ricky Kej reunite for Dubai's COP28 climate change concert
Every time Stewart Copeland and Ricky Kej have collaborated, the world has been bestowed with some impeccable musical gems.
31 Oct 2023
LifestyleFirst-ever study conducted on cultural adaptation to climate change
People are finding it more difficult to adjust to the demands of the new reality as the effects of climate change grow.
30 Oct 2023
Ganga riverClimate change is a 'madness' we must stop: UN Secretary-General
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to the "madness" of climate change, as he observed the alarming effects of rapidly melting glaciers on his trip to Nepal's Mount Everest region.
15 Oct 2023
Books'I'm a Climate Optimist': Aiming for a more livable planet
Climate change is a pressing global concern with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shrinking ice caps.
11 Oct 2023
EducationInternational Girl Child Day: Girls who are empowering the future
Youth often rise to the challenge, exhibiting incredible resilience and devotion to making a difference in a society where change and growth are crucial.
05 Oct 2023
Global Warming2023 to become hottest year as September breaks temperature records
New data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reveals that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record. The global mean temperature this year is 0.52 degrees Celsius higher than average.
04 Oct 2023
BusinessGlobal infra suffers $300B+ annual losses due to climate change
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) recently released a report, showing that the global annual average loss (AAL) in major infrastructure sectors due to disasters and climate change is between $301 and $330 billion.
30 Sep 2023
Health & WellnessStudy finds microplastics in clouds; climate and health at risk
A recent study by Japanese scientists published in Environmental Chemistry Letters has revealed that microplastics were found in clouds atop Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
26 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismWhat is sun tourism, the latest travel trend
Here's a new travel and tourism trend for your #sunkissed diaries.
20 Sep 2023
EnvironmentWorking remotely can cut carbon footprint significantly, reveals study
There is more to working from home than working in pajamas all day!
19 Sep 2023
ResearchMarine heatwaves are becoming frequent, last longer in deep ocean
Marine heatwaves are becoming "increasingly common" with "devastating ecosystem impacts," says a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
07 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiWorld is one family: Modi reveals India's G20 Summit goals
As India gears up to host the much-awaited G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a blog post and expressed his thoughts on the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," meaning "the world is one family."
06 Sep 2023
World2023 is likely to be the hottest year on record
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has warned that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded.
15 Aug 2023
NASA'We must act now': NASA's warning amid rising temperatures
NASA has announced that July 2023 is the hottest month on record since 1880. According to NASA's data, July 2023 was 0.24 degrees Celsius warmer than any previous July.
14 Aug 2023
HawaiiWhat fueled Maui wildfires
The death toll from the devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian island of Maui climbed to 96 on Monday, The Independent reported.
12 Aug 2023
NASANASA to discuss climate data in light of record-high temperatures
NASA is set to host a conference on August 14 to discuss the latest climate data. The meeting is scheduled in the wake of the record-breaking temperatures the world experienced in June and July.
11 Aug 2023
PetsHow climate change affects our pets
Climate change isn't just an environmental concern that affects humans and wildlife; its far-reaching consequences are now extending to our beloved pets as well.
08 Aug 2023
WorldJuly becomes hottest month ever recorded
European Union's climate change service Copernicus has declared that July 2023 broke the record for the hottest month ever measured on Earth.
04 Aug 2023
WorldOcean temperatures reach the hottest ever
The oceans have reached the highest recorded temperature. The daily mean global sea surface temperature hit 20.96 degrees Celsius, significantly above the limit for this time of year.
27 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismTuvalu, world's fourth smallest country, faces rising sea level threat
Counted among the most stunning island countries in the world, Tuvalu is a small nation with only 12,000 inhabitants.
26 Jul 2023
Atlantic OceanMajor Atlantic Ocean current could collapse much sooner than expected
A new study, published in Nature Communications, warns that a key ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean could be headed for a collapse and that too as soon as 2025.
21 Jul 2023
NASAJuly 2023 may be hottest month ever: NASA's climate expert
A leading NASA climate expert, Gavin Schmidt from the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, has warned that this month will likely be the hottest on record.
