"climate-change"

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

Research in Wapusk National Park and Hudson Bay finds longer ice-free seasons increase polar bears visits near humans, regardless of body condition, suggesting climate change influences encounters more than hunger, though stress may escalate conflicts 

Wildfires are intensifying across eastern United States, with scientists linking rising incidents to climate change, drought, and storm debris. Increased fuel and dry conditions are driving more frequent, destructive fires, especially in densely populated forest regions

Our oldest inheritances are living ecosystems that hold together ecology and economy. As World Heritage Day passes, nature’s warning lingers—if forests lose their breath, so will we

Former BRS MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar presented the "Green India Challenge" at a Commonwealth Secretariat meeting in London, highlighting India’s citizen-driven ecological restoration efforts. The initiative has planted 196 million trees, installed over 22,000 rainwater harvesting systems, and revived thousands of water bodies.

CCUS push seeks to balance economic growth with climate goals, but high costs, technological uncertainty, and risks of carbon lock-in raise concerns

Wars have existed for over 10,000 years, often caused by power, fear, or resource competition. “Just war theory” guides fair conduct, protecting civilians and essential infrastructure, while modern international laws aim to encourage negotiation, compromise, and peaceful conflict resolution

Global tensions remain elevated as diplomatic efforts continue across multiple regions. Economic uncertainty persists with fluctuating markets, while technological advancements drive industry shifts. Climate concerns intensify after recent extreme weather events, prompting renewed policy discussions and international cooperation initiatives

Late January 2026 winter storm threatens central and eastern U.S. with snow, sleet, freezing rain, outages and emergencies. Scientists link impacts to jet stream dynamics, Arctic air, Gulf moisture and stratospheric polar vortex interactions amid a warming climate trend concerns

President Donald Trump has ordered the US to exit the International Solar Alliance and several climate bodies, citing national interests, reversing earlier commitments and targeting organisations linked to global climate and renewable energy initiatives

The Centre has directed states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and tasked the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) with preparing a comprehensive sustainable mining plan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government’s clarifications, alleging they could open the door to widespread mining and cause irreversible environmental damage.

Dust storms in northern China, largely originating from Mongolia, highlight regional desertification and climate challenges. China is exporting anti-desertification expertise, including tree-planting and land management techniques, to Mongolia, balancing cooperation with local nomadic traditions and rising environmental diplomacy

Fashion must evolve from being a disposable commodity to a creative practice rooted in responsibility

Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective

A study of 738 UK harbour porpoises (1990–2021) shows mercury levels rising about 1% annually, nearly doubling since the 1990s. Higher mercury burdens increased the risk of death from infectious disease, revealing persistent ocean contamination despite the Minamata Convention