Climate change

Age, location determine climate risk: UN-backed study warns of unequal impact

September 25, 2025 5:21 am

By using climate data along with demographic data, the researchers compared the past 30 years with what the world may face in the near future, an IIT Kharagpur spokesperson said

India to release updated climate action plan ahead of COP30 meet in Brazil

September 25, 2025 4:11 am

Under the Paris Agreement, every country is mandated to finalise and submit these NDCs every five years, with every successive NDC representing a progression over the existing one.

Topography, climate change: Behind the heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Himachal

September 17, 2025 5:11 pm

Extreme rainfall or cloudbursts have led to landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and swollen riverbanks, resulting in large-scale destruction, loss of life, and communication disruptions.

In our Himalayan village, summers are hotter, winters warmer and the rains crueller

September 11, 2025 11:29 am

It’s been five years since we saw what we once called a regular weather year. Is this what they call climate change? We still pine for what we used to know.

Malavika Sarukkai to premiere her new work Beeja - The Earth Seed in Delhi

September 09, 2025 6:10 pm

The production delves into a fractured world and emphasises the collective responsibility one has towards the environment

How Japan's eco-friendly principle of 'mottainai' is not only applicable to the environment, but also your life

September 08, 2025 6:13 pm

By embracing mottainai, individuals can take small yet meaningful steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle, reducing environmental impact while fostering a greater appreciation for the world’s limited resources.

What India should do to build climate-resilient cities

September 08, 2025 11:14 am

To address climate challenges, cities need to build institutional capacity, promote collaboration, and get the support of both the government and the citizens.

Recurring cloudbursts in the Himalayas are a clarion call for action

September 03, 2025 1:48 pm

Combining advanced forecasting, resilient infrastructure, community preparedness, and climate-conscious policies, India can mitigate the devastating impacts of these extreme weather events

Wars and tariffs have deflected focus, not made climate change go away: COP30 chief

September 02, 2025 5:45 am

Brazil is hosting COP30, this year’s edition of the annual climate conference, in Belem from November 10 to 21.

$467 billion needed until 2030 to decarbonise four of India's emission-heavy sectors: Study

September 01, 2025 5:05 am

The study is the first-of-its-kind bottoms-up sector-specific assessment of requirements of climate finance in India.

Art meets ecology: 'Critical Zones' exhibition spotlights Earth's fragile ecosystems

February 21, 2024 2:11 pm

Dubbed 'Critical Zones. In Search of a Common Ground', the pioneering showcase is a collaborative effort between ZKM | Karlsruhe (Germany) and the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai.

Unprecedented blaze engulfs Hawaiian island; at least 36 dead

August 10, 2023 9:07 pm

At least 36 people lost their lives in the Lahaina fire, forcing some people to jump into the Pacific Ocean to escape the smoke and flames.

Venice's picturesque canals run dry as Italy faces drought alert

February 22, 2023 6:24 pm

Some of Venice's canals have dried up due to prolonged spell of drought and severe low tides in Italy.

Artificial snow saves resort owners in Europe

January 22, 2023 9:41 am

Resorts in Europe are highly depending on fake snow amidst lack of snow in the area, creating turbulence for their tourism industry.

Egypt gets ready to host over 190 countries at COP27

November 05, 2022 2:02 pm

'Connected=Connectedness', an exhibition on global climate issues

September 25, 2022 4:58 pm

The focus of the works of the invited artists examines the connections between ecosystems and human influence in the broadest sense. They revolve around positions that deal with the present and future state of the world

A shrinking island in Bengal and a river that threatens to swallow it whole

November 28, 2021 9:39 pm

With the tides during the full moon and new moon increasing in intensity, it seems as if the river Chinai and the Bay of Bengal would soon swallow the Mousuni island.

'Fashion Revolution': Unique catwalk show aims to raise awareness for fast fashion, climate change

November 24, 2021 6:19 pm

The show highlighted the perils of capitalism and fast fashion

‘If they die, we all die’: Drought kills in Kenya

November 08, 2021 6:31 pm

As world leaders address a global climate summit in Glasgow, pastoralists in Kenya watch their beloved animals suffer from lack of water and food.

As US reels under floods after Ida, Biden aims for climate action

September 05, 2021 10:51 pm

Ida transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone on September 1, killing 65 people across the US, with most of the deaths in New Jersey, New York and Louisiana.

Climate change is real and it is making hurricanes worse. Here's how

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Rising ocean temperatures have fueled some of the most devastating storms in recent years. Kendra Pierre-Louis, a reporter on The New York Times’s climate team, explains how.

With The US Pulling Out Of Climate Change Deal, Should We Say Goodbye To The Paris Accord?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

News Top 5: US To Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement, Guha Quits Cricket BNoard Panel And More

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm