Climate Change

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Investments In Renewables Need To Triple To Meet Demand

India’s energy demands will exceed that of every country in the next three decades. Its emissions are also projected to…

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Over 200 Scientists Say The Southern Ocean Is In Trouble

While the Southern Ocean around Antarctica has been warming for decades, the annual extent of winter sea ice seemed relatively…

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Poor Governance Burdens Indian Cities: Survey

India’s urban governance is ill-prepared to deal with the impacts of unprecedented expansion that is taking place in cities, highlights…

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COP28: We Need Accountability, Not Leadership From Oil Companies

In his masterful polemic, Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, the American journalist Anand Giridharadas takes…

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Cost Barrier For Cutting-Edge Carbon Solution

Direct air capture of carbon dioxide faces political and technological challenges but ambitious targets have been set in fighting the…

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Energy Transition In India Requires A Delicate Balancing Act

There are less than 40 days to go until the Conference of Parties (COP28). This also marks the halfway point…

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Energy Justice Is Key To Global Net Zero Action

Achieving net zero emissions requires compromise but energy justice for all needs to be at the heart of any decision.…

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Climate Solutions Are Already In Our Nature

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of…

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Infrastructure Deficits And The High Risk Of Destruction From Disasters

The annual average loss of infrastructure and buildings, due to natural disasters and climate change, is estimated to be worth…

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How Mangroves Can Help In The Fight Against Climate Change

Mangroves might not look like much. Yes, they can have strange aerial roots. Yes, they’re surrounded by oozing mud. But…

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COP28: Say Climate Crisis, Think Health Crisis

COP28 will include the first dedicated ‘Health Day’. It’s due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the…

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Climate Change Is Causing Snow Leopards To Scale Altitudes: Study

A study on the impact of climate change and human disturbance on three carnivores of the Greater Himalayas found that…

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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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