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COP27 discusses funds for poorer nations to tackle climate disasters. But who will pay, and howSubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 20:17 IST
Money is at the heart of every response measure that needs to be taken to fight climate change. The needs are at least a couple of orders of magnitude higher than what is currently available or pledged. Here is what is happening.
Before COP27, a status checkSubscriber Only
November 2, 2022 17:46 IST
The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference begins on Sunday. As climate challenges turn steeper, what steps are likely at the conference? What role will the Ukraine war play?
Why the Emissions Gap Report 2022 has raised alarm on climate actionSubscriber Only
November 1, 2022 14:45 IST
According to the report, national pledges taken by countries since last year only make a “negligible difference” to predicted 2030 emissions.
Two more Indian beaches get ‘Blue Flag’: What is this coveted eco-label?Subscriber Only
October 28, 2022 07:33 IST
India now has 12 'blue' beaches, a certificate awarded by the prestigious international programme of cleanliness and environmental sustainability run by the global nonprofit Foundation for Environmental Education
Cleanest day-after-Diwali air in Delhi since 2015: how did this happen?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 08:38 IST
Delhi air pollution: Essentially the fact that it was windy; also that Diwali came early this year, and it wasn't cool enough. Both these are important factors; also, stubble-burning had a lower impact this year.
October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hitSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 08:55 IST
Cyclone Sitrang: If realised, this will be the first cyclone to develop in the Bay of Bengal in October since 2018, and will be called Sitrang, as named by Thailand. The last October cyclone in the Bay of Bengal was Titli in 2018.
Tipping points of global warmingSubscriber Only
November 4, 2022 17:41 IST
A study has found that even at the current levels of warming in the world, several climate 'tipping points' could be crossed, setting off irreversible, catastrophic, and self-perpetuating changes.
This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA reportSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 06:00 IST
The US-based NOAA confirmed that 2022 could feature among the 10 warmest years ever recorded on Earth.
Why Pune has recorded 339 per cent surplus rain this OctoberSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 03:57 IST
If rains persist in the coming days, which the IMD has forecast, this month could feature among Pune’s wettest Octobers ever. We explain what is happening.
Why countries like Bolivia and New Zealand have awarded legal rights to non-humansSubscriber Only
October 15, 2022 11:47 IST
As the world fights climate change and the exploitation of nature, countries like Ecuador and New Zealand have taken some significant steps in bringing laws into the natural world.
The lingering monsoonSubscriber Only
October 12, 2022 06:56 IST
The heavy October rainfall over North and Northwest India underscores the changing patterns of monsoon activity over the subcontinent. Driven by climate change, the 'normal' has shifted, and the country may soon have to make adjustments in a range of sectors.
What is GRAP and how are its measures to combat Delhi-NCR’s air pollution different this year?Subscriber Only
October 7, 2022 13:41 IST
GRAP is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold.
Fast-melting Arctic ice is turning the ocean acidic, threatening life
October 3, 2022 12:19 IST
The ocean's chemistry growing more acidic creates life-threatening problems for the diverse population of sea creatures, plants and other living things that depend on a healthy ocean.
How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has saidSubscriber Only
September 27, 2022 20:03 IST
The apex court has repeatedly called attention to the failures in protecting the Taj Mahal, even saying that the government could 'demolish it if you like'.
A ‘nightmare’ for forecasters: Here’s why hurricanes are getting stronger, fasterSubscriber Only
September 27, 2022 08:49 IST
Hurricane Ian: As Earth’s climate warms, more storms are growing quickly from relatively weak tropical storms to Category 3 or higher hurricanes in under 24 hours, sometimes stunning forecasters and giving residents little time to prepare.
Dvorak: How this cyclone intensity estimation technique has helped save millions of livesSubscriber Only
September 27, 2022 08:53 IST
Dvorak was an American meteorologist best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s.
How climate change is fueling hurricanes
September 21, 2022 08:33 IST
While scientists haven't yet determined whether climate change influenced Hurricane Fiona's strength or behavior, there's strong evidence that these devastating storms are getting worse. Here's why.
The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in IndiaSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 18:59 IST
La Niña refers to the ENSO phase in which sea-surface temperatures are cooler than normal. Continuance of La Niña into 2023 is not bad news from the Indian standpoint, but it is not the same for other regions.
New research: Climate change likely made Pakistan’s extreme rainfall more intense
September 17, 2022 07:58 IST
Across the entire Indus River basin, the scientists found maximum rainfall was about 50% heavier during a two-month monsoon period due to climate change.
‘Triple dip’ La Nina and its impact on India’s monsoonSubscriber Only
September 15, 2022 08:30 IST
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the occurrence of La Niña phenomenon for the third consecutive year in the Pacific Ocean. What are El Nino and La Nina? How does La Nina impact India’s monsoon?
Bengaluru floods: How lake catchment alterations upped urban flooding risk in the citySubscriber Only
September 8, 2022 11:18 IST
Bengaluru floods: The recent urban flooding is being blamed on the loss of interconnectivity of water bodies, a distinct feature of the city.
Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?Subscriber Only
September 7, 2022 08:11 IST
Pakistan floods: Pakistan wants rich countries that have contributed the most to climate change, to pay damages to poorer nations. It is an argument that has been made repeatedly, but which remains difficult to implement.
Why Bengaluru was flooded: Encroachment on drains and a vigorous monsoonSubscriber Only
September 5, 2022 18:22 IST
Bengaluru floods: After Rainbow Layout in Sarjapur and Outer Ring Road was flooded this week, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the areas.
What do we know about Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, the strongest storm of 2022Subscriber Only
September 1, 2022 21:59 IST
Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’: According to a forecast from Japan Meteorological Agency, the storm is expected to move towards parts of Southwestern Japan, Eastern China and South Korea over the next few days.
The ‘stubborn’ and ‘abnormal’ La Ninã conditions are impacting India’s monsoonSubscriber Only
September 2, 2022 22:11 IST
The current La Ninã phase has been prevailing since September 2020. What is this climatic phenomenon, and why has it lasted three years? How does it impact India's monsoon?
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