Why We Delayed Climate Action For So Long…
We now have a very narrow window to significantly and rapidly slash greenhouse gas emissions…
Climate Change
IPCC Vice-Chair Vows To Give Himalayas The Attention They Deserve
In July this year, Nepali atmospheric scientist Maheswar Rupakheti was elected to the 34-member bureau…
Report Says More Action Is Needed To Protect Freshwater Ecosystems
The COP28 U.N. climate summit, which begins in just a couple of weeks, aims to make…
How Global Warming Shakes The Earth
As oceans waves rise and fall, they apply forces to the sea floor below and…
Research Highlights Tenacious Pastoralists Of The Himalayas
The Gaddis are the largest pastoral community in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, with…
The Global Biofuels Alliance: An Aspiration That Needs Careful Direction
The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), formally launched at the G20 Summit in Delhi in September,…
Book Review: Madhav Gadgil On His Life Spent For India’s Biodiversity
I have never met Madhav Gadgil but kept hearing and reading about his pioneering work…
In Saleemul Huq’s Death, Climate Justice Loses A Champion
Saleemul Huq, who brought to global attention the need to adapt to climate change impacts…
Six Years Later, Cyclone Ockhi Survivors Battle Mental Health Impacts
November 30, 2017. The deep-sea fishermen of Kanyakumari, a coastal district in India’s southern tip,…
Our Choice Of Clothes And The Climate Crisis
When people move to the country from the city, they need to change their wardrobes,…
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…
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…
Poor Governance Burdens Indian Cities: Survey
India’s urban governance is ill-prepared to deal with the impacts of unprecedented expansion that is…
COP28: We Need Accountability, Not Leadership From Oil Companies
In his masterful polemic, Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, the…
Cost Barrier For Cutting-Edge Carbon Solution
Direct air capture of carbon dioxide faces political and technological challenges but ambitious targets have…
Energy Transition In India Requires A Delicate Balancing Act
There are less than 40 days to go until the Conference of Parties (COP28). This…
Energy Justice Is Key To Global Net Zero Action
Achieving net zero emissions requires compromise but energy justice for all needs to be at…
Climate Solutions Are Already In Our Nature
From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions….
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,…
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…
COP28: Say Climate Crisis, Think Health Crisis
COP28 will include the first dedicated ‘Health Day’. It’s due recognition that a health crisis…
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…
COP28 And What It Means For South Asia
COP28 is this year’s crucial UN climate summit, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP)…
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…
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….