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Over half of the world’s largest lakes have shrunk due to climate change and human activities: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
May 28, 2023 12:31 IST
The shrinking of lakes has led to decline in freshwater supply, environment degradation and deterioration of water quality for humans and livestock. It has also severely impacted water and carbon cycles.
How a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius impacts billionsSubscriber Only
May 23, 2023 13:16 IST
If emissions aren't drastically reduced, some 2 billion people will face life-threatening heat. Cities are adapting.
G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warmingSubscriber Only
May 23, 2023 09:43 IST
Last week, the World Meteorological Organisation said the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold was likely to be breached, at least temporarily, over the next five years. It also said that at least one of the next five years was almost certain to become the warmest year on record.
Vandana Shiva on Maria Mies: Her stay in India helped her see that women’s work was economy’s foundationSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 09:58 IST
German scholar and feminist Maria Mies passed away recently. Vandana Shiva, who co-wrote the book Ecofeminism with her, speaks about Mies and their work together.
Why late onset of monsoon isn’t the worrySubscriber Only
May 18, 2023 12:09 IST
While the IMD has predicted that the monsoon will be delayed this year, that’s not a cause for concern. Regional variations in rainfall, extreme rainfall events, and the developing El Nino are bigger worries.
Thawing permafrost in the Arctic could unlock toxic waste buried for decades: New study highlights risksSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 10:09 IST
Contrary to common perception, the Arctic is dotted with countless industrial facilities such as oilfields and pipelines, mines and military bases. All this infrastructure is built on permafrost, which was once believed to be perennially stable.
As sea levels rise, is land reclamation still a good idea?Subscriber Only
May 16, 2023 10:11 IST
With coastal areas around the world threatened by rising sea levels and increasingly destructive storms, should we still be creating new land in our oceans?
Will recycling human poop help grow food sustainably?Subscriber Only
May 15, 2023 10:23 IST
Growing food with the help of our repurposed excrement may not ring with gourmet promise, but in some places around the world it is slowly becoming a thing — again.
Global warming: Why India is heating up slower than the world averageSubscriber Only
May 11, 2023 10:01 IST
This single number denoting global temperature increase, very effective for communicating the dangers of climate change, is built on top of several layers of averages. To understand what is happening in India, all these figures need to be looked at.
Why did Goa see a spate of forest fires in March?Subscriber Only
May 8, 2023 09:19 IST
The state forest department's report suggests that a conducive environment and extreme weather conditions — deficient rainfall in the preceding season, unusually high temperatures, low moisture and humidity — led to the fires.
Cyclone Mocha building over Bay of Bengal, says IMD: How are cyclones formed and named?Subscriber Only
May 8, 2023 11:40 IST
A cyclone is a low-pressure system that forms over warm waters. Usually, high temperature equals low-pressure wind, and low temperature means high-pressure wind. Why does this happen, and what advisories has the IMD issued?
What is the Credit Suisse-Ecuador deal for Galapagos conservationSubscriber Only
May 7, 2023 12:36 IST
Effectively, Ecuador has now bought its own debt back at a knock-down price via a fresh loan from Credit Suisse. Here is how the Galapagos Islands are involved.
Why New York wants to phase out gas stoves and furnacesSubscriber Only
May 5, 2023 10:53 IST
From 2026, newly constructed buildings will have to go for induction stoves and heat pumps that run on electricity, following environmental and health concerns noted by recent studies.
Why the recent rain is no reliefSubscriber Only
May 6, 2023 12:46 IST
Despite the recent showers, this year is expected to be hotter and drier. As the world heats up, what is the situation in India? How do different states fare?
Past 8 years ‘warmest on record’: What a new UN climate report saysSubscriber Only
April 23, 2023 12:22 IST
The UN's World Meteorological Organization said saving glaciers was now effectively a lost cause.
Around 15,000 deaths caused in Europe in 2022 due to heat: What the new World Meteorological Organisation report saysSubscriber Only
April 21, 2023 16:30 IST
Several parts of Europe had recorded their highest-ever temperatures in 2022. The United Kingdom experienced 40-plus degree Celsius heat for the first time ever, while Ireland had its highest temperature since 1887.
It’s not easy being green: Offsets explainedSubscriber Only
April 20, 2023 07:13 IST
Offsets have come under fire as a way for companies to compensate for carbon emissions through eco projects elsewhere. How do they work and should such claims be trusted?
In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humiditySubscriber Only
April 18, 2023 07:45 IST
This year, heatwave conditions developed even in February, an unprecedented occurrence. After a relatively cool March, the summer is expected to be extremely hot, and several parts of the country are likely to experience multiple spells of heatwaves.
What a new study says on the link between ‘flash droughts’ and climate changeSubscriber Only
April 16, 2023 12:46 IST
The study found that flash droughts occurred more often than slower ones in tropical places like India, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Amazon basin.
Will there be an El Niño in 2023 and what are the implications?Subscriber Only
April 10, 2023 21:51 IST
All drought years in India have been El Niño years, but not all El Niño years have produced droughts
Deadly for oceans but perhaps vital for climate action: Why deep sea mining divides opinionSubscriber Only
April 6, 2023 11:40 IST
As mining companies look to the ocean floor to extract rare earths and metals that are in huge demand but short supply, a look at how this will work and the many environmental risks associated with it.
How the forest conservation Bill in Lok Sabha trades forests for treesSubscriber Only
July 27, 2023 11:12 IST
In focussing on building carbon stocks in plantations, the proposed amendments to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, weaken the very purpose of the legislation, which is to protect and conserve India's forests.
Can European cities go climate neutral by 2030?Subscriber Only
April 4, 2023 09:00 IST
The European Union wants 100 cities — including capitals Paris, Madrid and Amsterdam — to be carbon neutral by the end of the decade
How Europe’s droughts are affecting tourismSubscriber Only
April 4, 2023 08:15 IST
Much of Europe is experiencing persistent drought. From Italy to Spain, holiday makers face restrictions as a result.
170 trillion plastic particles are afloat in the oceans: What a new study says about microplasticsSubscriber Only
April 3, 2023 08:29 IST
Although it’s difficult to point out the exact number, a vast majority of these plastic particles are microplastics, which are particularly harmful to the oceans. They don’t readily break down into harmless molecules and marine organisms mistake plastic for food.
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