Climate Change

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COP28 And What It Means For South Asia

COP28 is this year’s crucial UN climate summit, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention…

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Up Close And Personal With The Fragility Of The Himalayas

Constant manipulation of the slopes for constructing roads and buildings makes them increasingly vulnerable to any natural disaster risk. The…

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Even Temporary Global Warming Above 2°C Will Have Impacts

There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5°C warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming…

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Satellites Show How Climate Change Disrupts Ocean Currents

Earth’s ocean is incredibly vast. Some parts of it are so remote that the nearest human habitation is the International…

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Retiring Coal Plants Early Can Benefit Climate And Communities

As the biggest source of greenhouse gases, how to transition the energy sector from carbon-intensive fossil fuels to green energy…

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Book Review: A Walk Down The Nilgiri Hills

An anthology of writings on the Nilgiris, The Nilgiri Hills — A Kaleidoscope of People, Culture and Nature, reflects on…

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Four Factors Driving 2023’s Extreme Heat And Climate Disasters

Between the record-breaking global heat and extreme downpours, it’s hard to ignore that something unusual is going on with the…

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Scrolling Into Stress: How Climate Fears Hit The Youth Of Today

Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help…

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Green Revolution Is A Warning, Not A Blueprint

Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm.…

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Economists Underestimated Financial Impact Of Climate Change

Scientists say severe climate change is now the greatest threat to humanity. Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and…

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Extreme Downpours Trigger Flooding Across The World

Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece and Spain and flooded parts of Hong Kong and…

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Climate Change And The Refugees It Creates

As our planet warms, we’re experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts and altered ecosystems.…

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What Will An El Niño Bring Next To India?

India’s vital monsoon rains can be disrupted by an El Niño, which is a major concern for crop production. India’s…

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Monsoon Leaves Widespread Destruction And Uneasy Questions In HP

This monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has seen an increase in the loss of human lives and the impact on infrastructure,…

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Bioinvasions Are Global Threat To Ecosystems

Over 3,500 harmful invasive alien species have been introduced into regions and biomes around the world by human activities, says…

8 months ago
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Health Must Be Fast-Tracked For 2030

The COVID-19 pandemic might no longer be a public health emergency but the world is still facing a crisis in…

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Why Are Intense Storms, Erratic Rainfall Events More Frequent Now?

The Northern Indian Ocean has been experiencing an increasing trend of severe cyclones and extreme rainfall with significant impacts on…

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Coal-fired Contradictions: Why Climate Action Needs A Circuit Breaker

Slow efforts to decarbonise are blamed on low political will — but time is running out to transition, and a…

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Empowering Teachers Is Key To A Sustainable Future

The world’s learners are not equipped to face the challenges of an unsustainable future. While education has long been heralded…

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As Democracies Weaken, Who Gets A Say In South Asia’s Climate Future?

As the world confronts the impacts of climate change, the role of the state is more prominent than ever. The…

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Why The UN Is Not Climate Neutral: Study

The UN claims to be almost entirely climate neutral, yet that claim is based on buying millions of carbon offset credits…

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Betel Leaf Industry Suffers In A Warming World

Farmers across India are reporting that climate change is adversely affecting the quality of the betel leaf. The hugely popular…

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G20’s Delhi Declaration Falls Predictably Short On Climate

Ahead of the G20 leaders summit in New Delhi, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi published an article laying out his…

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Global Stocktake Highlights Urgent Need For Inclusive Policymaking

The adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 by 196 countries represented the most ambitious statement of intent ever made…

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Decoding Energy Governance

As the world moves towards a green energy transition, effective, equitable and efficient energy governance is crucial for ensuring that…

8 months ago

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