"climate-change"

The Green India Mission has brought over 1.84 lakh hectares under eco-restoration across 17 states and one Union Territory since 2015-16, the government told Lok Sabha. It has allocated Rs 57.08 crore for approved restoration activities in seven states during FY2026-27

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods

Record-low Danube River water levels caused by prolonged drought and extreme heat have disrupted shipping, tourism and nuclear power generation across Central Europe. Authorities warn worsening conditions reflect climate change, with little rainfall forecast and temperatures expected to remain dangerously high

Despite record investments in green energy, emissions and resource extraction continue to rise, highlighting that the real challenge is not just decarbonisation, but rethinking development itself

The death toll from Spain's Almeria wildfire has risen to 13, with 10 people still missing and seven hospitalised. Authorities have stabilised the blaze, allowed evacuees to return, and are investigating whether faulty electrical infrastructure triggered the devastating fire

The real question is not whether AI can think like humans, but whether it can help us make wiser choices about the land, water, and ecosystems

The World Meteorological Organization warns that rapidly strengthening El Nino conditions will intensify global heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather. In India, the climate phenomenon has already triggered a severe June rainfall deficit, with below-normal monsoon rains expected through July

Scorching heat across Europe is a stark reminder of the accelerating climate crisis and the repeated failure of nations to honour their commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions

A heatwave occurs when the average temperature is unusually hot for three or more days in a row. That's compared to past weather data taken from the same location

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title from President Patrick Herminie, his 34th international honour. Modi dedicated the award to nations combating climate change and reaffirmed India's commitment to environmental protection and maritime security cooperation

A relentless heatwave swept across Europe, breaking temperature records in several countries, disrupting transport, straining hospitals and triggering health alerts. Scientists said the extreme conditions were intensified by climate change, with authorities warning of further risks as the scorching weather spread eastward

With El Niño intensifying, Telangana faces drought and rainfall deficits, making the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project vital to the State’s water security

Heatwaves become disasters not because of temperature alone, but due to social vulnerability, inequity, and inadequate preparedness

Plastic pollution, overfishing, industrial waste, climate change, and shipping activity are weakening marine systems. And what happens in oceans does not remain there. It returns to human systems through food, climate, and economy

A truly sustainable society is possible only when environmental protection, climate resilience and social justice advance together

A World Meteorological Organisation report forecasts that global temperatures will remain near record highs between 2026 and 2030, with a high chance of temporarily exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It warns of increasing risks from climate change and stronger El Niño effects

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

A two-day UNESCO round table at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, brought together representatives from South Asia to discuss regional priorities including climate change, digital transformation, AI ethics, and gender equality.

The India Meteorological Department plans to revise heatwave declaration parameters as current norms do not suit India’s geographical conditions, especially Kerala, where rising temperatures, humidity and unusual anti-cyclone activity have intensified heat stress despite the absence of official heatwave warnings

The European Commission proposed removing leather from the revised EU Deforestation Regulation to ease pressure on industries like footwear and handbags. The draft also adds certain products and cuts compliance costs, while maintaining rules against goods linked to deforestation