Global Warming: News
Antarctica records second heatwave in 2 years: What's causing it?
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is currently witnessing a deep-winter heatwave for the second time in two years.
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.
Methane emissions skyrocket globally, study warns of consequences
A recent international study has unveiled a rapid rise in global methane emissions since 2006, with a notable surge observed from 2020 onwards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists explore geoengineering techniques to save Arctic from melting away
Scientists are investigating various geoengineering strategies to counteract the effects of global warming on the Arctic, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Record-breaking CO2 levels discovered in atmosphere signaling climate crisis
The American Southwest is currently experiencing extreme temperatures due to a destructive "heat dome," coinciding with reports of record-breaking atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels.
Cleaner shipping fuel has accelerated global warming, says study
In 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented a global standard to reduce high-sulfur fuels in shipping, leading to a significant drop in pollution.
Scientists discover novel material that traps greenhouse gases
Scientists from the UK and China have made a groundbreaking discovery by synthesizing a unique porous material capable of trapping potent greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and others.
Global temperature streak continues with record heat in April
A new report by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has identified April 2024 as the hottest month on record for global air and sea surface temperatures.
January 2024 was the world's warmest on record
January 2024 was the hottest January ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching 1.66°C above pre-industrial levels, a monitoring agency said on Thursday.
Global warming exceeds critical limit for first full year
For the first time ever, the Earth has experienced a full year with global warming surpassing 1.5-degree Celsius, as per the European Union's climate service.
48,500-year-old 'zombie viruses' may lead to another pandemic
Experts caution that ancient viruses, also known as Methuselah microbes or zombie viruses, trapped in Arctic permafrost could be unleashed due to global warming, potentially sparking a significant disease outbreak.
2023 was hottest year ever: What factors led to this?
2023 went down in history as the hottest year ever recorded.
COP28: India, China skip triple renewable energy plan
Both India and China refrained from signing the pledge at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) climate summit to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 on Saturday.
'Surprised by sudden deterioration': Glacier retreats 8km in 2.5 years
Antarctica's Cadman Glacier has seen a drastic retreat of 8km in just 2.5 years, after remaining stable for about five decades. Not only that, its ice shelf has also completely collapsed.
Earth hits critical warming threshold for first time
On November 17, the Earth passed a crucial global warming limit, at least briefly. Preliminary data reveals that, for the first time, the global temperatures averaged over 2-degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
International Girl Child Day: Girls who are empowering the future
Youth often rise to the challenge, exhibiting incredible resilience and devotion to making a difference in a society where change and growth are crucial.
Extreme heat could make parts of Earth unlivable, scientists warn
New research states if global temperatures were to rise by 1-degree Celsius than the current levels, then billions of people every year would be experiencing extreme heat that's too hot to handle.
Western Europe's highest peak hits lowest level in 22 years
Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Western Europe, has reached its lowest height in 22 years, researchers say.
2023 to become hottest year as September breaks temperature records
New data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reveals that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record. The global mean temperature this year is 0.52 degrees Celsius higher than average.
Antarctic winter sea ice melts to record low
Antarctic sea ice has reached a record low this winter, covering only 16.96 million square kilometers, the lowest since satellite records began in 1979.
'We must act now': NASA's warning amid rising temperatures
NASA has announced that July 2023 is the hottest month on record since 1880. According to NASA's data, July 2023 was 0.24 degrees Celsius warmer than any previous July.
Researchers warn extreme events in the Antarctic region 'virtually certain'
Ice loss, and heat waves among other extreme events in Antarctica, are almost 'certain' to become more frequent, signaling the need for urgent action to limit global warming to the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Major Atlantic Ocean current could collapse much sooner than expected
A new study, published in Nature Communications, warns that a key ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean could be headed for a collapse and that too as soon as 2025.
NASA leadership and climate experts to discuss extreme weather events
NASA is going to hold a meeting at its Washington headquarters tomorrow to discuss the extreme weather events witnessed in the recent months.
Why the world is facing extreme heat this year
Extreme weather warnings are being issued as intense heatwaves continue to grip several parts of the world, including the US, Japan, China, parts of Asia, and Europe.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why North India is facing sudden surge of rainfall
After a 10% deficiency in overall rainfall across India till the end of June, excessive rainfall activity in the west coast and northern states over the last week reportedly resulted in a 2% excess rainfall on Sunday.
July 3 marks hottest day ever: What's causing temperature rise
This Monday i.e. July 3 was the hottest day ever on Earth.
Himalayan glaciers could disappear by 2100 if climate change continues
Scientists have found that ice loss from the world's highest mountains is happening faster due to rising temperatures. By the end of the century, these peaks could lose up to 80% of their volume.
Next 5 years to be hottest ever recorded: UN
The United Nations (UN)'s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Wednesday said that it is nearly certain that 2023 to 2027 will be the hottest five-year period ever recorded.
Global warming will soon breach crucial limit for first time
Between 2023 and 2027, researchers predict that there is a 66% chance that we will breach the key 1.5-degrees Celsius global warming limit, for the first time in human history.
5 key takeaways from the UN Climate Change 2022 report
Global temperatures were the highest in the last eight years, according to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) annual report for 2022.
Ice loss in Greenland and Antarctica increases five-fold since 1990s
Climate change impacts are getting more serious by the day. Loss of ice cover in Greenland and Antarctica has increased five-fold since the 1990s, as per Ice Sheet Mass Balance Intercomparison Exercise (IMBIE), which is funded by NASA and European Space Agency (ESA).
Key takeaways from the UN's latest climate change report
The UN has released a major climate change report, the result of research conducted over the past five years.
How NASA's 30-year satellite data helped monitor sea level rise
Satellite data recorded by NASA's missions, including TOPEX/Poseidon over thirty years, has helped scientists estimate the rise in sea level globally.
Scientists revive 48,500-year-old frozen zombie virus. Another Pandora's box?
The glaciers and the permafrost that are melting as a result of global warming release frozen matter, including microbes, that have been trapped beneath the surface for years.