The past decade has been the hottest on record, with 2023 marking the warmest year ever, according to a UN report. Rising carbon dioxide levels, record ocean temperatures, and extreme weather events signal a worsening climate crisis. The report attributes global heating mainly to human activities and warns of severe consequences. Amidst policy rollbacks by the Trump administration, experts and activists urge immediate action to curb emissions and transition to clean energy.
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Untreated sewage discharge in Pune's Mula-Mutha River resulted in mass fish deaths near Naik Island, blamed on the Naidu Water Purification Project. Residents criticize the Pune Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for failing to address the pollution. This event poses significant health risks and disrupts the river's ecological balance.
A study by IIM-Lucknow and IMT-Ghaziabad highlights the challenges India’s small- and medium-sized steel enterprises (SMEs) face due to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). While large firms may adapt, SMEs struggle with financial and technological constraints, leading to unequal decarbonisation. The study urges the EU to support SMEs via technology transfers and capacity-building to ensure fair climate policies. It also warns of trade complexities and stresses global... Expand
The world added the smallest amount of new coal capacity in two decades last year, a report said Thursday, but use of the fossil fuel is still surging in China and India. Last year also saw a record number of new coal proposals in India, the report warned.
Earth experienced its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing previous records and briefly exceeding the critical 1.5°C warming limit, according to multiple weather agencies. The rise is attributed to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. Scientists warn of severe climate impacts, including increased disasters and long-term environmental damage, urging continued commitment to the Paris Agreement.
One week after the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, is still reeling. The worst cyclone the archipelago has seen in nearly a century has left the region in a state of disaster, with hospitals overwhelmed, essential services disrupted, and thousands of people suffering in the aftermath. Despite efforts to provide aid, the situation remains dire.
A weak La Nina event has arrived in the Pacific, bringing colder waters and potentially cooler weather. Despite being delayed and relatively weak, La Nina may bring intense storms and rainfall, but is expected to be shorter. NOAA predicts a 59% chance of continuation until April, influencing hurricane activity and global weather patterns, highlighting the impactful ENSO climate system.
India's central forest belt is undergoing a major conservation effort with the creation of new wildlife corridors linking key national parks in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. These corridors aim to enhance wildlife movement, improve gene flow for endangered species like tigers, and strengthen ecosystem resilience.
A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan's breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched by a 40 percent drop in rainfall. Sindh, Pakistan's most urbanised province located in the south, witnessed rainfall 52 percent below normal levels according to the PMD, while Balochistan in the west saw a 45 percent drop.
Heavy rains in Chennai resulted in waterlogging at 134 locations, causing major roads and seven subways to be closed for traffic. The Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 1,686 motor pumps to clear the water. Relief centres were set up, and thousands of personnel and volunteers are on standby for rescue operations.