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June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold
July 8, 2024 08:37 IST
June was the 12th consecutive month with monthly average temperatures above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
Over 4% newborn deaths linked to climate change in lower, middle income countries: Study
July 5, 2024 16:15 IST
Of the four per cent, on average, 1.5 per cent of annual newborn deaths across these countries were linked to extreme heat, while nearly three per cent were linked to extreme cold, said researchers who studied the data between 2001 and 2019.
List of threatened species grows by 1,000, but conservation efforts bring hope for some animals
June 27, 2024 20:20 IST
Copiapoa cacti, native to Chile’s Atacama coastal desert, the Bornean elephant and the Gran Canaria giant lizard are among the threatened species, IUCN revealed.
Canada’s 2023 wildfires burned huge chunks of forest, spewing far more heat-trapping gas than planes
June 27, 2024 18:54 IST
The fire spewed nearly four times the carbon emissions as airplanes do in a year, study authors said. It's about the same amount of carbon dioxide that 647 million cars put in the air in a year, based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data.
Heat wave in Greece claims more tourist livesSubscriber Only
June 27, 2024 17:14 IST
The 67-year-old had been vacationing with his wife on the Mediterranean island when he decided to take a hike from the Omalos plateau to the fishing village of Sougia on the southern coast.
233 new climate petitions globally in 2023, Indian Supreme Court’s April order an important milestoneSubscriber Only
June 27, 2024 07:51 IST
The sixth edition of ‘Global Trends in climate change litigation’, makes a special mention of the Indian Supreme Court’s order in April that expanded the fundamental rights to life and to equality to include the right to be free from adverse effects of climate change.
Would another earthquake reroute the Ganges River?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2024 20:17 IST
The Ganges begins as streams in the Himalayas and flows for 2,500 kilometers (1,600 miles), eventually combining with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna.
‘Recent heatwaves in India had a major impact on human health, education, water resources, agriculture, energy and labour productivity’: WMO chiefSubscriber Only
June 24, 2024 14:36 IST
"By 2030, we see a world where all nations, especially the most vulnerable, are more resilient to the socioeconomic consequences of extreme weather, climate, water and other environmental events," the chief said.
Will climate change make insurance too expensive?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2024 20:12 IST
One such example is State Farm. The major insurance company has stopped selling insurance policies in California, citing the growing risk of catastrophes, steep construction costs and a challenging reinsurance market.
Climate change fuelled extreme heat that killed hundreds of Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
June 21, 2024 22:33 IST
Media reports said that at least 550 pilgrims died during the annual Haj pilgrimage, which began on Friday, with temperatures at Mecca's Grand Mosque reaching a scorching 51.8 degrees Celsius.
Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets final approval as bloc gives the green light
June 17, 2024 15:44 IST
After surviving a razor-thin vote by lawmakers last summer, the so-called Nature Restoration Plan faced opposition from several member states for months amid relentless farmers' protests that contributed to leave the bill in a deadlock.
Unusual temperatures, gas levels seen in days before Turkey earthquakes, satellite data suggests
June 13, 2024 22:51 IST
The earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria were each of at least 7.6 magnitude and about nine hours apart. The death toll is said to be more than 50,000 and the earthquakes were the deadliest ones in modern history.
Bye bye, El Nino. Cooler hurricane-helping La Nina to replace the phenomenon that adds heat to Earth
June 13, 2024 21:33 IST
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Thursday pronounced dead the El Nino that warms parts of the central Pacific.
How to phase out fossil fuels without leaving anyone behindSubscriber Only
June 13, 2024 16:33 IST
The world has entered the 'beginning of the end' of the fossil fuel era, according to UN leaders, with 200 countries signed up to a move away from fossil fuels and expanding renewables to cut planet-heating emissions.
No breakthrough on finance so far at mid-year UN climate talks
June 11, 2024 19:45 IST
Climate finance is at the centre of discussions in Bonn, as countries need to agree on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) -- the new amount developed nations must mobilize every year starting in 2025 to support climate action in developing countries.
Climate change could raise ozone levels, cause serious respiratory issues, study finds
June 6, 2024 19:27 IST
The findings suggest that areas already having higher levels of air pollution will likely see ozone levels rise as average temperatures go up.
Warming climate affecting snowfall, raising risk of summer droughts: Study
June 6, 2024 01:05 IST
Seasonal stream flows in less snowy areas are delayed as winters are becoming drier and warm-season rain arrives later in the year becoming a more dominant source of river flow.
Are extreme floods the new normal for Germany?Subscriber Only
June 5, 2024 23:25 IST
It comes three years after a catastrophic flood around the Ahr Valley in the west of the country claimed over 180 lives and caused billions of euros of damage.
El Nino ending; at least 60 per cent chance of La Nina developing during July-Sept: WMO
June 3, 2024 18:11 IST
The 2023/24 El Niño event, which drove record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather around the world, is predicted to transition to La Niña conditions later this year, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization.
Heat, hurricanes and blackouts: Cubans brace for long summer after scorching May
May 31, 2024 20:33 IST
Meteorologist Ramon Perez, who works for Cuba's Climate Center, says May looks to be the warmest on the Caribbean island since 1951, when record-keeping began here.
Can a green transition save the Mekong River?Subscriber Only
May 30, 2024 23:10 IST
The Mekong's annual flood-drought cycle supports crucial fish migrations and freshwater biodiversity. Accounting for over 15% of the global inland fish catch, the river hosts the world's largest inland fishery.
What will the EU elections mean for climate action?Subscriber Only
May 29, 2024 21:02 IST
Ahead of the June European parliamentary elections, EU lawmakers watered down the Nature Restoration Law under pressure from protestors and the rise of populist and right-wing voices.
Switching to environment-friendly food options could cut emissions by a quarter: Australian study
May 28, 2024 23:06 IST
More than 22,000 grocery products were classified into major, minor and sub-categories of foods to estimate emissions saved by switching both within and between groups.
Is climate change behind all extreme weather events?Subscriber Only
May 27, 2024 21:31 IST
While not every individual extreme weather event can be attributed to climate change, they are becoming more likely and increasing in intensity due to the greenhouse emissions coming from burning coal, oil and gas.
La Nina and warm ocean to cause ‘above-normal’ hurricanes over Atlantic Ocean this year: NOAASubscriber Only
May 24, 2024 17:24 IST
At present, El Niño conditions that have been persisting since December are weakening, and NOAA expects neutral ENSO conditions to emerge soon.
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