Global Warming: News
Unexploded WWI bombs found in Italy as glaciers melt
A large number of World War I-era unexploded bombs have been discovered in the Dolomites, Italy.
El Nino breaks temperature record in key Pacific zone
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported an unprecedented rise in sea surface temperatures in a key region of the Pacific Ocean.
These scientists are less likely to engage in climate action
A recent study by the London School of Economics has revealed that scientists who are "techno-optimists" are less likely to engage in civic action against climate change.
Antarctica's winter sea ice at its third-lowest level ever
Antarctica's winter sea ice has reached its third-lowest level on record, scientists have confirmed.
Earth set to breach 1.5°C warming limit, UN warns
The United Nations has confirmed that the world is on track to exceed its target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Worrying: Arctic is losing its ice cover again
A recent study has revealed that the previously observed slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has come to an end.
As glaciers vanish, Ladakh turns to man-made ice pyramids
Farmers in Ladakh's remote Himalayan villages are resorting to building artificial glaciers to tackle severe water shortages.
World may experience record-breaking hot year by 2030: UN report
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the world is likely to experience a record-breaking hot year by 2030.
Video: Rare tornado-like weather phenomenon observed in Jammu's Akhnoor
A rare weather phenomenon, resembling a tornado, was observed in Akhnoor, Jammu, on Saturday evening.
Super El Niño: India braces for scorching heat, erratic rain
Climate experts have warned of a possible "super El Niño" phenomenon later this year, which could lead to rising global temperatures and unusual weather patterns.
Is humanity accelerating global warming?
A recent study has revealed that humanity is accelerating global warming at an unprecedented pace.
2025 third hottest year as temperatures breach 1.5°C threshold again
The year 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest on record, with average global temperatures exceeding the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for three consecutive years.
How much has the Earth warmed in last 240 years?
A new temperature dataset, GloSAT, has been released by a team of UK-based scientists.
Mountains warming 50% faster than global average, study warns
A new study has revealed that high-altitude areas, including the Himalayas, are warming at a rate nearly 50% faster than the global average since 1950.
World to see catastrophic 2.6°C rise in temperature by 2100
The world is still headed toward a catastrophic 2.6 degree Celsius rise in temperature by the end of the century, two major reports have warned.
1.5°C climate target still achievable with urgent action, says study
A new assessment from Climate Analytics suggests that the world can still avoid the worst impacts of climate change and return to the 1.5°C target set in the Paris Agreement.
This roof coating can reduce surface temperatures by 6°C
Australian scientists have developed an innovative roof coating that can passively cool surfaces by up to six degrees Celsius.
Global coal use hits record high in 2024
The global consumption of coal reached a record high in 2024, despite ongoing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Humanity crosses first climate tipping point as coral reefs destabilize
A major report by 160 scientists has warned that the planet has crossed its first climate tipping point: the widespread death of coral reefs.
September 2025 recorded as third-hottest on record
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed on Thursday that September 2025 was the third-hottest September on record, with global average temperatures remaining near historic highs for another month.
Climate change could awaken dormant volcanoes, exacerbate global warming: Study
A new study has revealed that climate change could awaken hundreds of dormant volcanoes around the world. This could further exacerbate the effects of global warming.
World likely to cross 1.5°C global warming limit by 2028
Humans are set to emit so much greenhouse gas by early 2028 that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will become increasingly unlikely, according to a new study.
Only 2 years left to avoid 1.5°C warming, scientists warn
Climate scientists warn that the world has only two years left before it uses up the carbon budget needed to stay below 1.5°C of global warming.
World's richest 10% responsible for majority of global warming: Study
A recent study has found that the world's richest 10% are responsible for nearly two-thirds of global warming since 1990.
Global warming by 4°C could make world 40% poorer: Study
A recent study by Australian researchers has found that global warming could affect wealth much more than we thought.
Global sea ice, which regulates Earth's climate, hits all-time low
The world's sea ice hit a record low in February, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported. This decline is due to pollutants that lead to global warming.
Top polluters, including India, miss UN's climate target deadline
Several of the world's leading polluter nations, including India, have missed a United Nations (UN) deadline to set new climate goals.
2024 becomes first year to exceed 1.5°C global warming limit
The year 2024 has broken a new record in the history of climate change, becoming the first year to cross the threshold of 1.5°C global warming.
Climate crisis caused six additional weeks of heat in 2024
The climate crisis has given the average person across the globe an extra six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024.
Climate crisis exposed people to extra 6 weeks of heat
The global climate crisis has added another six weeks of dangerously hot days for the average person in 2024, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central found.
Climate change concerns mount as 2024 declared hottest year ever
European Union scientists have officially declared 2024 the hottest year on record.
COP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition
The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.
Flight attendant fired for saying Catholics shouldn't observe Pride Month
Ruben D Sanchez Jr, a former flight attendant with United Airlines, was reportedly fired from his job after a conversation about his Catholic faith's views on gender doctrine.
Global 1.5 degrees Celsius climate goal now unattainable, say scientists
Climate scientists have deemed the global target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius as unachievable.
2024 will be the hottest year humanity has ever faced
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has warned that 2024 is "virtually certain" to break all previous records and become the world's warmest year ever.
Why experts have linked Spain's deadly floods to climate change
Spain is reeling from a deadly natural disaster as floods and mudslides have killed at least 205 people. Dozens more are still missing in the eastern parts of the country.
Greenhouse gas levels surge, hit new record in 2023: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that 2023 was the warmest year on record on Earth, along with a record rise in greenhouse gas concentrations.
Global warming makes hurricanes like Helene twice as likely: Report
A recent study has found that human-induced global heating greatly increased the chances of devastating hurricanes like Helene.
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.
Crop diversification could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study
A recent study suggests that replacing approximately 40% of rice cultivation with alternative crops, could help restore between 60-100 cubic kilometers of groundwater, lost since the year 2000 in North India.