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Explained: Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi’s air pollution
December 9, 2025 10:55 IST
Beijing drastically reduced air pollution levels in around a decade. Behind its success is a comprehensive policy framework that can be replicated
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source: Why does it matter?
November 30, 2025 13:42 IST
The development means that the world’s three major rainforest regions — South American Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Africa — are now adding carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming
How China dealt with air pollution, lessons for IndiaSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 12:47 IST
China has made strides in reducing the level of certain pollutants in major cities in just a few years. Can India learn from its experience?
US in fight against climate change: Never a leader, but still significantSubscriber Only
November 12, 2025 08:14 IST
As the world’s largest historical emitter of greenhouse gases, and also the country with great financial, scientific and technological capability, the United States has both the responsibility and the capability to take the lead in the fight against climate change.
Why Vadodara was colder than Naliya in the Thar desert: Local conditions, wind pattern, cloudsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2025 20:35 IST
Vadodara recorded 14 degrees C on November 8 and Naliya in Thar desert area, usually the coldest place in Gujarat, 15.4 degrees C
New fund to protect world’s tropical forests: What is the TFFF, and what are the concerns about it?Subscriber Only
November 11, 2025 00:41 IST
Speaking at the fund’s launch event on November 6, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the TFFF as 'an unprecedented initiative'. He also said that 'for the first time, Global South countries will have protagonism in the forest agenda'
COP30 begins today in Brazil: Limited outcomes so far, focus on implementationSubscriber Only
November 10, 2025 04:20 IST
It’s now been more than 30 years that countries have been getting together to deliberate on a coordinated global response to climate change.
‘Climate change is driven by human need and human greed’: Yale historian Sunil Amrith on his book and all things climate changeSubscriber Only
November 8, 2025 06:38 IST
Environmental historian Sunil Amrith spoke to Kaushik Das Gupta about his book The Burning Earth, climate change, and why technological fixes are inadequate in the face of the crisis
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 showersSubscriber Only
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 goalsSubscriber Only
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 itSubscriber Only
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?Subscriber Only
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?Subscriber Only
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.
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