Climate Change: News
Reducing flight speeds by 15% can lower carbon emissions, study
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proposed a novel plan to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
70% of world's population to face 'extreme weather' by 2044
A recent study warns that nearly three out of four individuals globally could experience extreme weather changes within next two decades.
Breakthrough tech converts CO2 into green fuel: Here's how
A team of scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University, has made a significant breakthrough in CO2 capture and utilization technology.
Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon trajectories amid Bebinca's approach
As tropical storm Bebinca approaches northern Taiwan, the country's meteorologists are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for accurate predictions.
What is 'Mission Mausam,' ₹2,000cr initiative for accurate weather predictions?
The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative, "Mission Mausam," with the goal of improving the country's ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events.
BJP's 'Iftar party' counter to opposition amid Modi-Chandrachud photo row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's residence in New Delhi for Ganesh Puja.
Why it is still raining in mid-September in North India
Heavy rainfall drenched Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday morning, and it is expected to continue over the weekend.
Air pollution linked to increased lightning frequency during thunderstorms
A recent study by researchers at James Madison University (JMU) in Virginia has established a connection between air pollution, and an increase in lightning during thunderstorms.
Super typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing 2 in China
Super Typhoon Yagi has made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday.
India's climate finance contributions surpassed Ireland, Portugal in 2022: Report
India has made significant strides in climate finance, contributing $1.28 billion via multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2022.
Climate crisis hits kimchi: South Korea's iconic dish at risk
South Korea's iconic dish, kimchi, is under threat due to climate change.
New chalk-based fabric coating offers relief from scorching heat
A team of scientists at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst has developed a chalk-based coating for fabrics, that can significantly lower body temperature.
Underwater avalanches are hidden threat to global internet infrastructure: Study
A recent study published by The Conversation journal has challenged our understanding of how underwater avalanches develop and their risk potential.
Memes, emails are contributing to climate crisis. Say what now!
A study has revealed that the majority of data stored in cloud services, including memes and emails, is "dark data." This term refers to information that is used once and then forgotten.
Elon Musk's trans daughter accuses him of serial adultery, dishonesty
Elon Musk, the renowned founder of SpaceX and X, is facing public criticism from his trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
Bill Gates backs effort to standardize carbon removal methods
The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CRSI), a project aimed at developing standards for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere, has been launched.
Atlantic Ocean's critical current system could collapse by 2030s
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean, is at risk of collapsing as early as the 2030s.
Heat wave raises Antarctica's temperature by 10°C, raising global concerns
Antarctica is currently experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures soaring up to 10 degrees Celsius above the usual since mid-July.
Human activities are increasing ozone levels, contributing to global warming
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered that human activities are causing a rise in ozone levels in the upper troposphere.
How Odisha plans to counter lightning strikes via palm trees
The government of Odisha has greenlit a proposal to plant 19 lakh (1.9 million) palm trees in an effort to mitigate the rising deaths from lightning strikes in the state.
Coffee prices soar to 13-year high amid climate change
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has reported a significant increase in the global coffee industry's key reference price, the ICO Composite Indicator Price.
Can UAE's cloud seeding program solve its water woes?
The UAE has launched a decade-long cloud seeding initiative to increase rainfall in its arid regions.
Air New Zealand cancels 2030 climate plan: Here's why
Air New Zealand has made a policy shift by discontinuing its 2030 carbon emissions target. This makes it the first major carrier to drop such a goal.
July 22 was Earth's hottest day ever recorded: NASA
NASA has confirmed that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth.
Scientists develop material that turns sunlight, water into green hydrogen
Scientists at Oregon State University in the US, have made a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
This volcanic eruption in 2022 cooled the Earth
Contrary to initial speculation, the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption in the South Pacific Ocean, resulted in a cooling effect on Earth, according to a recent study.
Water bodies are losing oxygen, and everyone should be worried
A study conducted by a team of scientists in the US, has reported a rapid loss of dissolved oxygen (DO) in Earth's water bodies.
Longer days ahead? Climate change is affecting Earth's rotation
Climate change, primarily driven by global warming, is causing significant alterations to the Earth's rotation and the length of our day, according to researchers at ETH Zurich.
Drake's Toronto mansion flooded amid record rainfall
Canadian rapper Drake's luxury mansion, known as "the Embassy," in Toronto's upscale Bridle Path neighborhood was flooded due to a record-breaking rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Plant species goes extinct in US because of climate change
The Key Largo tree cactus, a species native to the US, has been driven to extinction in the wild due to rising sea levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
Marvel at Madagascar's majestic Avenue of the Baobabs
The Avenue of the Baobabs, a natural wonder in western Madagascar, features a road lined with ancient baobab trees, some over 800 years old.
American mountaineer found mummified in Peru after 22 years
The preserved remains of American mountaineer, William Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing a Peruvian peak 22 years ago, have been discovered due to ice melt caused by climate change.
Amid series of airport accidents, experts call for building regulations
The fatal roof collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has brought to light the fragility of India's airport infrastructure.
North India's groundwater dropped 450 cubic kilometers over 2 decades
North India has experienced a significant loss of 450 cubic kilometers of groundwater from 2002 to 2021, according to a study led by Vimal Mishra, a Professor of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar.
PM Modi's veiled jab at China, Pakistan at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who skipped the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, this year, took a sly jab at China and Pakistan over border issues on Thursday,
Extreme wildfires have increased twofold in just 2 decades: Study
A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, reveals that the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires have doubled in the past two decades.
Ocean as ally? Start-ups explore CO2 storage in deep blue
In an effort to mitigate climate change, over a dozen start-ups are investigating methods to enhance the ocean's natural carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capacity, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Taylor Swift's jet nearly targeted by now-arrested climate activists
Two environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after allegedly defacing private jets with orange paint at Stansted Airport.
SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation may be hindering ozone healing process
SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of nearly 6,000 satellites, may be impeding the Earth's atmosphere from healing itself, a new study suggests.
Sensex predicted to hit 82,000 mark in 12 months
International credit rating agency Moody's has released a report, forecasting that the BSE Sensex will reach 82,000 within the next year, marking a 14% increase.