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…
Climate Change
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….
Satellites Show How Climate Change Disrupts Ocean Currents
Earth’s ocean is incredibly vast. Some parts of it are so remote that the nearest…
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…
Book Review: A Walk Down The Nilgiri Hills
An anthology of writings on the Nilgiris, The Nilgiri Hills — A Kaleidoscope of People,…
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…
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…
Green Revolution Is A Warning, Not A Blueprint
Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there…
Economists Underestimated Financial Impact Of Climate Change
Scientists say severe climate change is now the greatest threat to humanity. Extreme weather is…
Extreme Downpours Trigger Flooding Across The World
Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece and Spain and flooded…
Climate Change And The Refugees It Creates
As our planet warms, we’re experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels,…
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…