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Climate policy success cases reveal right steps crucial for emissions cut
The climate policies that the researchers studied covered wide-ranging aspects, from energy-related building codes to purchase subsidies for climate-friendly products and carbon taxes
Earth ends 13-month streak of record heat: Here's what to expect next
Global warming has consistently toppled records for warm global average temperatures in recent decades
Study finds alarming rise in lightning deaths in India between 2010-20
The data showed a rise in the average annual fatalities per state and union territory from 38 during 1967-2002 to 61 in the period from 2003-2020
Wildfires growing under climate change, smoke threatens farmworkers: Study
As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes.
Climate change lead to heavier rainfall triggering Wayanad landslide: Study
The models also predict a further four per cent increase in rainfall intensity if the average global temperature rises by two degrees Celsius compared to the 1850-1900 average
Was July 2023 or July 2024 hottest month on record? Depends on who you ask
Last week, Copernicus - the EU's climate science service - said July was the second hottest month ever recorded. But this week, NASA and the US NOAA said it was the world's hottest
China's central bank to extend low-carbon lending tool to end of 2027
In sweeping statement of policy goals that was short on specific implementation plans, China promised to develop tax & investment policies that would support what Beijing calls a green transformation
Experts warn against relief even as July ends streak of global heat record
El Nino which naturally warms the Pacific Ocean and changes weather across the globe spurred the 13 months of record heat
Hydrometeorological disasters record highest toll in 5 years: Govt data
The disasters have also resulted in extensive property damage
84% of Indian districts at risk of heatwaves, 70% prone to extreme rainfall
The study projects that eight out of 10 Indians will be exposed to extreme events by 2036
COP29 only chance to bridge climate action, finance gap: Commonwealth chief
Scotland said it is important to have the fossil-fuel producers as allies in the fight against climate change
Severe drought returns to Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
There were around 25,000 fires in Amaozon from January until late July the highest number for this period in almost two decades
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal visits landslide-hit Wayanad in Army uniform
Mohanlal, who was conferred the Lt Colonel post in the territorial army in 2009, was spotted donning his army uniform as he reached the Army camp at Meppadi
Wayanad landslide toll mounts 160; disaster linked to 3 causes. 10 updates
Wayanad landslide: Officials fear that casualties are likely to increase as 180 people are still missing and many are feared to be trapped under the debris
India not historically responsible for climate crisis: Commonwealth chief
Scotland said India has the opportunity to lead a just and equitable energy transition by sharing expertise and technology
Scientists rely on reanalysis method to know when world has its hottest day
This reanalysis goes back to 1940, and it allows researchers to say with confidence when a record is broken, whether for a day, month or year
Wayanad landslides: How climate change is linked to Kerala disaster
Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 123 people dead and 128 injured
Built to last
Infra spend must focus on climate change
When flights couldn't take off in Leh because air was too thin: Explained
The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, one of the highest in the world, faces challenges due to mountain winds that necessitate flights taking off or landing in the morning hours
Roadmap for decarbonisation of steel to be out for public consultation soon
India's steel sector accounts for about 12% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with an emission intensity of 2.55 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of crude steel compared to a global average of 1.9 tonne
