"climate-change"

An intensifying El Nino, forecast to peak in December, could trigger severe drought, heatwaves, wildfires and flooding, threatening global food security. Southeast Asia faces particular risks to rice, palm oil, fisheries and water supplies, while rising energy and fertilizer costs compound vulnerabilities

The affluent leave a far bigger carbon footprint, while the poor bear much of climate change’s pain despite contributing far less to the crisis

Actress and environmentalist Dia Mirza marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies by highlighting the health risks of air pollution, its unequal impact on vulnerable communities and the need for cleaner energy, transport and stronger accountability.

Climate change images showing wildfires, drought and extreme heat can make the crisis more immediate and emotionally powerful. Research suggests such negative imagery may cause disengagement but can also raise awareness, encourage environmental involvement and motivate action when impacts feel local

The UNEP’s latest report warns that global temperatures could temporarily cross the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold within years. UNEP India head Balakrishna Pisupati said some climate impacts, including biodiversity loss, glacier retreat and sea-level rise, could become permanent despite technological progress

Nepal’s devastating floods underscore the urgent need for India, China, and other countries, along with international institutions, to join hands on data sharing and climate adaptation

The UN says the world will soon breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit, requiring a strategy to contain temperature rise before gradually cooling it. Experts warn of decades of climate disasters, food and water shortages, ecosystem losses and irreversible tipping points

The UK has recorded its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with the June-August mean temperature reaching 16.5°C. The Met Office said climate change made such extreme warmth around 130 times more likely, warning that summers will become hotter and drier

Climate change exposes 145 million Indian children to at least one additional month of heat stress annually, a study has found. Researchers warned that the figure could rise to 169 million under 2 degrees Celsius of global warming

Nepal’s devastating flash floods warn of mounting climate risks across the Himalayas, underscoring the urgent need for stronger preparedness and regional cooperation

As long as nature remains imagined as an endlessly giving mother, humanity may continue to mistake exploitation for affection

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