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Most G20 members need to step up climate action: What a new report saysSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 18:16 IST
Six out of 11 developed countries, including the US and Canada, have shown inconsistent engagement in key climate agreements, and weak ambitions continue to persist, according to the report
Can fossil fuels be regulated like nuclear weapons? The group that is trying, the success achieved so farSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 15:49 IST
Who are the members of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative? Which countries and institutions have backed their cause so far? We explain.
Scandinavian Airlines experiences severe turbulence: Why it happens, how to ensure safetySubscriber Only
November 17, 2024 18:42 IST
A Miami-bound flight from Stockholm encountered “severe turbulence” on Thursday. What happens when aircraft encounter turbulence and what should passengers do?
What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR? Here’s what a TERI report saysSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 12:30 IST
An emission inventory, usually prepared for a particular year, quantifies emissions from different sources for a city or region for that year. We break down a draft report for NCR.
Why CO2 is the primary driver of climate changeSubscriber Only
November 17, 2024 15:57 IST
CO2 is one of the most important GHGs in the atmosphere and is the primary driver of anthropogenic climate change. Here is a look at why CO2 has caused most of the global warming
Where are we at with countries’ climate contributions?Subscriber Only
November 17, 2024 11:36 IST
Argentina has left COP29 while the is US preparing to quit the Paris Agreement. Where do we stand on climate action?
Why smog came early to Punjab, parts of north India this yearSubscriber Only
November 15, 2024 18:45 IST
Why is north India blanketed by smog every winter? Why has smog appeared earlier this year? We explain the basics and beyond.
Why India and China have pushed against climate change-related trade measures at COP29Subscriber Only
November 15, 2024 13:05 IST
Trade restrictions on grounds of promoting climate objectives are expected to trigger many more battles, and result in greater protectionism and disruptions in global supply chains
COP29 begins in Azerbaijan: Everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
November 13, 2024 15:00 IST
The primary goal of COP29 is to bring together countries to develop a shared plan for curbing further global warming. It will also focus on scaling up climate finance to help developing nations tackle the adverse effects of climate change.
Carbon markets, NCQG, Paris Agreement: As COP29 begins, climate jargon you need to knowSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 11:30 IST
The 29th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP) began in Azerbaijan on November 11. Here is a look at the key terms that you might come across.
Explained: Taking stock of the International Solar AllianceSubscriber Only
November 8, 2024 20:10 IST
The International Solar Alliance, launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 and led by India ever since, has delivered less than its formidable promise. The offtake of solar in the Global South has remained poor
Telling Numbers: The worsening impact of climate change, as found in new Lancet reportSubscriber Only
November 3, 2024 12:57 IST
The average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, the hottest year on record, than they would have without climate change, according to a new report.
Why the goal to arrest global temperature rise to 1.5°C is unrealisticSubscriber Only
November 1, 2024 23:43 IST
More than nine years ago, the world had pledged to slash emissions drastically. It has failed miserably to do so. As a result, the ambitious target of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees has gone for a toss
What is DANA, the weather pattern which caused flash floods in Spain?Subscriber Only
October 31, 2024 16:07 IST
The phenomenon is a common occurrence in Spain and usually coincides with the onset of autumn and spring in the western Mediterranean. However, experts suggest it has become more frequent and intense in recent years
Why farm distress may be less of a poll issue in Maharashtra this timeSubscriber Only
November 2, 2024 13:49 IST
Maharashtra elections: There is no drought this time, unlike in the last two elections. But low soyabean, cotton and milk prices could still be cause for farmer disquiet
Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will helpSubscriber Only
October 24, 2024 19:33 IST
In a world of climate change-induced weather uncertainties, localised forecasting will help safeguard agricultural livelihoods and enhance rural preparedness against natural disasters.
Lahore named world’s most polluted city: How much is stubble burning in India to blameSubscriber Only
November 4, 2024 18:47 IST
Pakistani politicians have long blamed Indian farmers for stubble burning and sending toxic smog across the border. However, this explains only part of Lahore's pollution problem.
Cyclone Dana to hit Odisha, West Bengal: What is a cyclone and what are its types?Subscriber Only
October 24, 2024 11:23 IST
CYCLONE DANA UPDATES: Cyclone Dana, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 100-110 kmph, and gusts at 120 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. Here is a look at what a cyclone is, its types.
Biodiversity COP16: What is it, what is on agenda this yearSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 12:44 IST
The discussions under Convention on Biological Diversity, which have been extremely low-profile in comparison to climate change negotiations so far, are slowly gaining in prominence because of the growing realisation of the severity of the issue. Here's what you need to know.
Why India is building a cloud chamber as part of Mission MausamSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 11:42 IST
Mission Mausam aims to 'manage' weather events. What is a cloud chamber, and what role can it play in this?
Spraying diamond dust to cool Earth: What a new study proposes, despite ‘geoengineering’ concernsSubscriber Only
October 22, 2024 15:56 IST
Such geo-engineering solutions have long been under study, but have never been tried. With insufficient progress in combating global warming, they are increasingly being considered.
Cyclone Dana to hit Odisha, West Bengal: How and why cyclones are namedSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 16:54 IST
Cyclone Dana update: How are cyclones named, and what conventions are followed in choosing their names? We explain.
$1 trillion over 30 years: Why pivoting away from coal will be costly for IndiaSubscriber Only
October 21, 2024 22:13 IST
Coal will be central to India’s energy mix for at least another decade, and moving away from it poses a massive challenge.
Explained: What is more eco-friendly, having tea or coffeeSubscriber Only
October 20, 2024 16:32 IST
What factors impact the environmental footprint of tea and coffee? And what can you do to make your cup greener?
Greenwashing guidelines: How govt is tackling companies making dubious climate-friendly claims about productsSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 08:28 IST
Companies often make dubious claims about their products or services being environment- or climate-friendly. The government has now issued specific guidelines to restrain such false or misleading claims
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