Climate change

Trump’s great climate retreat proves — India, Global South cannot be dependent on the whims of the US

January 09, 2026 5:35 pm

Trump’s retreat reveals the precarious nature of multilateralism. Difficulties, however, can also become an opportunity

CBAM is a trade barrier. Government must lend exporters a hand

January 07, 2026 8:09 am

On the face of it, the move is designed to push the world towards cleaner production systems that cut down emissions and slow down climate change. While that is a worthy goal, penalties like the CBAM put an inordinate and unfair onus on developing countries such as India to reduce emissions

Yearender | Climate: A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny

January 02, 2026 12:37 pm

With the Paris Agreement completing 10 years in November 2025, countries have questioned many of its principles. The US has exited the pact, and other countries are looking to pursue their own pathways to combat climate .

Despite Trump, 2025 saw deeper engagement with climate crisis

January 01, 2026 7:57 am

Renewable energy use has increased appreciably in the last decade. Last year, green fuels edged out coal as the biggest source of electricity. The clean energy graph moved northwards in large parts of the Global South, including India

Knowledge Nugget: How is the Climate Change Performance Index 2026 relevant for the UPSC exam

December 30, 2025 11:10 am

Published at the UN COP30 Climate Summit, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 offers key insights into global climate performance. From countries leading and lagging in climate action to India’s rank, here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Climate Risk Index 2026 and its key highlights.

Best books on environment and climate change 2025: Five books that ask what it means to live on a damaged planet

January 06, 2026 6:40 pm

From rivers and floods to forests and fossil fuels, these books trace how inequality, empire and modernity have reshaped the Earth.

Ahmedabad Commonwealth Games 2030: Can India pass the climate readiness test, show its Olympics ready?

December 16, 2025 7:58 pm

Climate change is disrupting sport worldwide—altering athlete safety, competitions, and infrastructure—while the sports sector continues to add to global emissions. India faces the same dual challenge, and integrating sustainability into sports policy is now essential for a resilient, future-ready sporting ecosystem

Himachal Gov Shukla lauds short film on climate change

December 15, 2025 6:57 pm

Shukla appreciated National Film Award-winning filmmaker Vivek Mohan for presenting a sensitive and impactful message through the film. Mohan, who belongs to Shimla, shared that the short film was inspired by two real-life incidents.

On climate talks, the US shadow

December 13, 2025 3:22 am

The latest GEO report, however, has been marked by a lack of consensus on phasing out fossil fuels, switching to renewables and reducing the use of plastics.

From Belem to Copernicus, the unfolding climate challenge

December 11, 2025 8:00 am

Unlike global warming mitigation, which can happen at national, regional or global levels, building defences against heat waves, floods, cyclones and storms requires action at the local level

Art meets ecology: 'Critical Zones' exhibition spotlights Earth's fragile ecosystems

February 21, 2024 2:11 pm

Dubbed 'Critical Zones. In Search of a Common Ground', the pioneering showcase is a collaborative effort between ZKM | Karlsruhe (Germany) and the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai.

Unprecedented blaze engulfs Hawaiian island; at least 36 dead

August 10, 2023 9:07 pm

At least 36 people lost their lives in the Lahaina fire, forcing some people to jump into the Pacific Ocean to escape the smoke and flames.

Venice's picturesque canals run dry as Italy faces drought alert

February 22, 2023 6:24 pm

Some of Venice's canals have dried up due to prolonged spell of drought and severe low tides in Italy.

Artificial snow saves resort owners in Europe

January 22, 2023 9:41 am

Resorts in Europe are highly depending on fake snow amidst lack of snow in the area, creating turbulence for their tourism industry.

Egypt gets ready to host over 190 countries at COP27

November 05, 2022 2:02 pm

'Connected=Connectedness', an exhibition on global climate issues

September 25, 2022 4:58 pm

The focus of the works of the invited artists examines the connections between ecosystems and human influence in the broadest sense. They revolve around positions that deal with the present and future state of the world

A shrinking island in Bengal and a river that threatens to swallow it whole

November 28, 2021 9:39 pm

With the tides during the full moon and new moon increasing in intensity, it seems as if the river Chinai and the Bay of Bengal would soon swallow the Mousuni island.

'Fashion Revolution': Unique catwalk show aims to raise awareness for fast fashion, climate change

November 24, 2021 6:19 pm

The show highlighted the perils of capitalism and fast fashion

‘If they die, we all die’: Drought kills in Kenya

November 08, 2021 6:31 pm

As world leaders address a global climate summit in Glasgow, pastoralists in Kenya watch their beloved animals suffer from lack of water and food.

As US reels under floods after Ida, Biden aims for climate action

September 05, 2021 10:51 pm

Ida transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone on September 1, killing 65 people across the US, with most of the deaths in New Jersey, New York and Louisiana.

Climate change is real and it is making hurricanes worse. Here's how

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Rising ocean temperatures have fueled some of the most devastating storms in recent years. Kendra Pierre-Louis, a reporter on The New York Times’s climate team, explains how.

With The US Pulling Out Of Climate Change Deal, Should We Say Goodbye To The Paris Accord?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

News Top 5: US To Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement, Guha Quits Cricket BNoard Panel And More

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm