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Why Bill Gates’ changed climate views are in step with India’sSubscriber Only
November 5, 2025 18:31 IST
Limiting emissions and temperature rise is one way of managing the climate change crisis. Gates has argued for adaptation and building resilience, which has immediate benefits for developing countries.
Wettest November in six years in Mumbai: What led to the unseasonal showers
November 3, 2025 15:06 IST
The wet start to the month is indicative of more showers on the cards for the region. While no warnings have been sounded, the IMD — in its forecast bulletin — has indicated that light to moderate showers will continue in Mumbai as well as Thane, Palghar and Raigad until at least November 6
Delhi air pollution: Why cloud seeding in winter has a specially low chance of success, according to scienceSubscriber Only
November 3, 2025 20:04 IST
We must thank nature that the Delhi drizzle, if it indeed resulted from seeding, did not coincide with cooler temperatures. Substantial rainfall is required to wash out particulates; light drizzles under cooler conditions often do the opposite.
Rise in oil & gas production, inadequate climate finance: How the Global North is derailing climate goals
October 30, 2025 07:42 IST
The latest analysis, carried out by the advocacy organisation Oil Change International, has revealed that Australia, Canada, Norway, and the US have collectively increased their oil and gas production by 14 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) between 2015 and 2024
Explained: How cloud seeding works, and the idea behind combating air pollution with it
October 28, 2025 18:01 IST
What conditions are needed for cloud seeding, and why have earlier proposals for it come under criticism? We explain.
Cyclone Montha landfall: What exactly is a ‘landfall’, how much damage can it cause?
October 28, 2025 18:40 IST
Cyclone Montha landfall, Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Montha updates: Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall on Tuesday night between Kakinada and Machilipatnam. Around 10,000 people have been moved to hundreds of relief camps set up in schools and government offices
Cyclone Montha likely to hit east coast: How do tropical storms occur, and who names them?
October 27, 2025 14:29 IST
Cyclone Montha alert, impact: Here is what to know about how tropical storms are formed, why the Bay of Bengal witnesses them frequently, and why this storm has been named Cyclone Montha.
Why has Iceland recorded its first sighting of mosquitoes now?Subscriber Only
October 22, 2025 19:43 IST
Iceland Mosquito Species, Discovery: While it is yet to be confirmed how mosquitoes arrived in Iceland, scientists have said that rising temperatures are making Iceland more hospitable to the insects
What led to the unprecedented increase in CO2 concentrations in 2023-2024Subscriber Only
October 18, 2025 08:42 IST
CO2 concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise
CO2 levels at an unprecedented high: Why this mattersSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 15:31 IST
Carbon dioxide concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise
‘Failure to meet climate targets does not make multilateral processes irrelevant’: Why COP mattersSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 09:38 IST
Ahead of COP30, a climate expert explains the continuing relevance of the conference amid Washington pulling out, the 1.5-degree Celsius target on its way to be breached, and climate activists calling for major reform in the UNFCCC
India may witness a colder winter: What is La Niña?Subscriber Only
October 12, 2025 13:06 IST
Experts suggest that La Niña may lead to a colder winter in several parts of India, especially in the northern region. It may result in cold waves and increased snowfall in hilly regions
How landslides threaten Darjeeling, and why this has national security implications for IndiaSubscriber Only
October 6, 2025 12:24 IST
Unsustainable development, climate change, and lack of institutional will to remedy matters are pushing Darjeeling to a precipice. This harms the region, as well as India’s economic and national security interests.
After earliest monsoon onset in 75 years, why Mumbai is poised for a delayed withdrawalSubscriber Only
October 5, 2025 18:06 IST
Mumbai delayed monsoon withdrawal: The IMD declares the withdrawal of monsoon (usually around October 8 in Mumbai) after observing factors such as spatial continuity and reduction in moisture. What is happening this year?
Darjeeling rain leads to deaths: Why landslides are so deadly for IndiaSubscriber Only
October 5, 2025 21:52 IST
Darjeeling rain landslide news: While India has done well to prepare and safeguard itself against certain natural events such as cyclones, landslides remain a threat. Here's why that is, and what is being done to improve matters.
Trump says climate predictions were ‘wrong’: How do climate models work, how accurate are they?Subscriber Only
October 10, 2025 13:11 IST
The predictions that Trump alluded to in his speech last month are usually made using climate models, computer programs that help scientists understand how the climate changed in the past, how it is changing now, and how it might change in the future
Amazon rainforest trees are getting bigger due to climate change: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 18:50 IST
The findings are significant as trees which have become bigger can absorb more carbon than in the past.
Why China’s plan to reduce its emissions is significant for climate actionSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 13:16 IST
China’s President Xi Jinping, making an appearance at the event through video-conferencing, finally unveiled his country’s plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and set a target of 7-10 per cent cuts by the year 2035 from its peak levels
What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?Subscriber Only
September 25, 2025 13:24 IST
Super Typhoon Ragasa, Ragasa Hong Kong impact: The storm is the most intense tropical cyclone recorded in 2025. At its peak, Ragasa was moving with the maximum sustained winds of 280 kmph.
Topography, climate change: Behind the heavy rain in Uttarakhand, HimachalSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 17:11 IST
Extreme rainfall or cloudbursts have led to landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and swollen riverbanks, resulting in large-scale destruction, loss of life, and communication disruptions.
Carbon emissions from fossil fuel companies linked to numerous deadly heatwaves: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 19:35 IST
The study analysed 213 heatwaves that occurred worldwide between 2000 and 2023. It showed that due to global warming, heatwaves between 2000 and 2009 became about 20 times more likely, and about 200 times more likely between 2010 and 2019
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 18:45 IST
The analysis has said the tipping point that makes an Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) shut down inevitable could be breached within a few decades. However, the collapse of the current itself may not happen until 50 to 100 years later
Deforestation in tropical areas caused 28,000 heat-related deaths a year in the last two decades: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 12:33 IST
Tropical forests are some of the most biodiversity-rich environments on the planet. However, in recent decades, these forests have faced large-scale deforestation.
Melting of Arctic sea ice has slowed down. This is not ‘good news’Subscriber Only
August 25, 2025 07:44 IST
Despite the unprecedented increase in global temperatures, the melting of Arctic sea ice has slowed down over the last 20 years, according to a new study. However, scientists say this is only a temporary event, and the melting may resume at a more rapid rate
Mumbai heavy rainfall 2025: Why city is witnessing wettest August in 5 yearsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 19:03 IST
Mumbai IMD weather alert, Mumbai heavy rainfall 2025: In less than a week, Mumbai has surpassed the monthly average quota of rainfall for August. In fact, the rainfall this week is nearly at par with that in the whole of July, generally the city's wettest month. Here's why
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