Climate change

• Climate Crisis Threatening Marine Life as Asian Countries Face High Risk, Scientists Warn

  A global consortium of marine biologists has warned that climate change is devastating marine life, threatening Asian countries the most.…

• Climate Change Affecting Coastal Areas, National Mission to be Launched on Climate Resilient Aquaculture and Fisheries

  From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak, coastal lives hit hard due to climate change, say experts.…

• 10 Places That May Look Unbelievable Because of Climate Change

  Due to climate change, these 10 places may look unbelievable or may disappear in the coming days. Let's read in detail.…

• Cover Crops' Role in Climate Change Mitigation

  Cover crops, a vital agricultural practice, enhance soil health, combat climate change, bolster climate resilience, and manage pests sustainably, making them essential for modern farming.…

• World Ozone Day 2023: Bridging the Ozone Gap for a Sustainable Future

  World Ozone Day 2023 highlights the ongoing need to protect the ozone layer through global cooperation and sustainable practices for a healthier and safer future.…

• Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Inaugurates International Workshop on Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

  Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti highlighted the nation's unwavering commitment to building climate-resilient infrastructure for sustainable development.…

• Climate Change's Impact on Indian Subcontinent

  Climate change is significantly impacting the Indian subcontinent, leading to various adverse effects and consequences.…

• Climate Change Impacts Monsoon in Five States

  India faces climate change impacts with decreasing monsoon rainfall, altered patterns, extreme weather events, impacting agriculture, leading to government acknowledgement and introducing impact-based forecasting for better disaster management.…

• Kiren Rijiju Calls for Implementing Responsive Scientific Mechanism to Tackle Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

  With the launch of these initiatives, the Indian government aims to strengthen the agricultural sector's resilience to climate change, making farming practices more sustainable and farmer-friendly.…

• Climate Nearing Point of No Return: Land & Sea Temperatures Break Records

  Experts stress urgent action as climate change consequences worsen, hoping rising temperatures and extreme weather trigger policy changes and international cooperation.…

• Climate Crisis Grips Afghanistan: Afghan Envoy in Geneva Warns of Devastating Impacts

  The devastating impacts of climate change on Afghanistan require urgent attention and international support to mitigate the effects and protect the lives and livelihoods of the Afghan people.…

• Iraq Launches Mangrove Forest Plantation Project to Fight Climate Disaster

  Over the past decade, Iraq's carbon emissions have more than doubled, ranking the country among the worst polluters in the region relative to its economy, according to the World Bank.…

• Himalayan Glaciers Set to Lose 80% Ice, Threatening North India's Freshwater Supply

  The findings of this report underscore the urgent need for immediate action to address climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide support to vulnerable communities in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.…

• Earthquake in India: 5.4 Magnitude Jolts Kashmir, Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR; Twitter Reactions

  An earthquake of 5.4 Richter scale jolted Kashmir on Tuesday at around 1: 30 pm. Tremours of this earthquake were felt in Delhi and the areas connected to it.…

• HP Governor Calls for Stricter Regulations to Combat Climate Change Impact

  Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla highlighted the need to develop adaptation strategies and build resilience in the face of a changing climate.…

• Vietnam's Mekong Capital Plans to Launch S-E Asia Climate Fund by 2024

  Mekong Capital recognizes the urgency of addressing this issue and aims to support sustainable business ventures that contribute to the reforestation efforts in the region.…

• What We Need To Know Climate-Smart Farming: The Latest Advances in India

  In the fight against climate change, agriculture embraces innovation, empowering farmers with resilient crops, precision techniques, and data-driven solutions, fostering sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.…

• Climate Change May Cause Significant Drops in Ganga, Brahmaputra & Indus River Flows: UN Chief

  On their long voyage from the Himalayan peaks to the sea, the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers pass through and nourish five countries. Several countries, particularly India, China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, have enormous populations that rely heavily on the freshwater supplied by these rivers.…

• Climate Change May Significantly Lower Wheat & Rice Yield Sharply By 2050

  According to the Centre's climate change impact assessment, climate change is anticipated to reduce wheat output by 19.3% in 2050 and 40% in 2080, while rice yield could drop by 3.5% to 5% during the same time period.…

• West Antarctica Lost Over 3000 Bn Tonnes of Ice in 25 Years, as per Study

  Over a 25-year period, scientists measured that the ice loss from the Amundsen Sea Embayment, the fastest changing Antarctic region in West Antarctica, was more than 3,000 billion tonnes.…

• Climate Change, Fertility Loss & Population Growth Challenges Assam’s Farming Sector: says Minister

  Climate change, decreased soil fertility, and growing population have all posed major challenges to Assam's farming sector, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said on Wednesday.…

• La Nino Predicted to Cause Heatwaves & Crop Damage in West Bengal

  With the prediction of an intensifying probability of heatwaves this summer, meteorologists and climate scientists have also pointed out the threat of crop damage in eastern Indian states.…

• Short-Distance Migration Critical for Climate Change Adaptation, Says UEA Study

  Short-distance migration, which accounts for the vast majority of migratory movements in the world, is crucial for climate change adaptation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).…

• Small & Marginal Farmers to Face Declining Crop Yield Due to Climate Change Says NICRA

  The Indian government's National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) has warned that the country’s farmers will face declining crop yields due to climate change, and that small and marginal farmer will be the most vulnerable.…

• 14 Indian States in World's Top 100 List Facing High Climate Risk

  Most of India's major states have been ranked among the top 100 for climate risk in the built environment, whether they are economic powerhouses like Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra or populous states like Uttar Pradesh or Bihar.…

• Climate Change-Induced Heat Worsens Argentina's Drought

  Extremely high temperatures in Argentina linked to climate change exacerbated the impact of a historic drought that has ravaged the South American country's farmlands since last year, scientists said in a report released recently.…

• Climate Change Poses Additional Challenge to Women in Informal Sector: Hillary Clinton

  Former US secretary of state said heat caused by climate change poses big challenge to women workers in informal sectors and a global 'Climate Resilience Fund' will help them.…

• Study Explains How Climate Change can Affect Indian Ocean Dipole

  Researchers now have a much better understanding of how climate change can impact and cause seawater temperatures on one side of the Indian Ocean to be significantly warmer or cooler than those on the other, a phenomenon that can lead to sometimes fatal weather-related events…

• Heat-related Risks Threaten Indian Livelihoods: World Bank Study

  World Bank study reveals India will be affected by extreme heat waves in the coming years, to the point of loss of life. 'Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’ published by the World Bank and other concerned stakeholders are looking at the Indian Cooling…

• FM Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Startups to Work on Climate Change Solutions

  Startups & investors should look beyond fintech and SaaS and prioritise less glamorous areas like climate change solutions, farmer welfare, and millet production.…

• Agriculture Ministry Set to Make Pro-Farmer Changes Concerning Climate Crisis, Tech Advancements

  Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said on Thursday that it is open to take pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances…

• India Amongst Top Five Best Performing Nations on Climate Change

  The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) aims to increase transparency in international climate politics by allowing comparisons of individual countries' climate protection efforts and progress.…

• COP 27: India Blames Rich Nations for Climate Crisis & Blocking Pro-Farmer Decisions; Opposes Draft Text on Agriculture

  India made it clear that the developed nations's excessive historical cumulative emissions are to blame for the current global climate crisis. These countries are unable to make any worthwhile changes to their lavish lifestyles to reduce their emissions domestically. Instead, they are looking for less…

• In a Historic Move, COP27 to Provide Funds to Poor Nations for Damage Caused by Climate Change

  The conference, which saw polarised debates on responsibility and accountability among the global North and South, made history…

• IIT-Kanpur and AARDO Signs MoU to Address Issues of Climate Change

  IIT-K and AARDO signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work towards promoting impart technological know-how and skills in reducing emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and developing industrial enterprises in a sustainable way by using clean, green, and other types of renewable energy.…

• Amid Climate Change Crisis, Kisan Swaraj Sammelan Asserts Food Sovereignty, Nutrition Security & Farmer Empowerment

  The primary focus of this symposium, which coincides with the UNFCCC's COP27 in Egypt, is the climate issue, which poses the greatest threat to our food systems and agricultural livelihoods.…

• "Never witnessed such scale of climate carnage," says UN chief after Pakistan Visit

  Guterres expressed hope that his visit will galvanise support for Pakistan, which has estimated the cost of the disaster at more than USD 30 billion, according to the government's flood relief centre.…

• ICRISAT Proposes Cost-Effective Climate-Smart Agri-Practices

  "It is about prioritising investments in appropriate technologies in a context-specific manner, building farmer capacity, and providing adaptation incentives," said Shalander Kumar, Deputy Global Program Director at ICRISAT.…

• Climate Change has Made Weather Prediction Difficult All Over the World: IMD DG

  According to Mohapatra, an analysis of day-to-day rainfall data since 1970 shows that the number of very heavy rainfall days has increased while the number of light or moderate rainfall days has decreased.…

• A Common Weed could be a 'Super Plant' with Key to Drought-Resistant Crops

  Plants have evolved a diverse set of mechanisms to improve photosynthesis, the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. Corn and sugarcane, for example, evolved C4 photosynthesis, which allows the plant to remain productive in high temperatures.…

• Global Warming: Don't Rely Solely on Regrowing Coastal Habitats to Reduce Carbon Emissions

  The immediate role of a restored habitat in removing carbon may be much less significant than expected because the deeper value represents the ecosystem's long-term carbon burial rate.…

• Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Find New Way to Tackle Climate Change

  Scientists have developed a new method that can help plants grow without sunlight. The research was published in "Nature Food," an online publication.…

• India is Leading World in Addressing Climate-Related Issues Under PM Modi's Leadership

  According to the Minister, Prime Minister Modi has consistently raised India's voice on the issue of climate change at every global forum. He stated that given India's vast area, diversity, and heterogeneity, as well as its role as a disaster management leader, the world looks…

• Major Economies Forum on Energy & Climate Held Yesterday

  Yadav emphasized that while India's annual per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average and its cumulative GHG emissions are less than 4%, India's climate targets are ambitious and reflect the country's commitment to the global good.…

• ICAR Laboratories Begin Research on Developing Climate-Resilient Agriculture

  Plantation crops, fruit crops, and spices are all important aspects of horticulture. Climate change has an impact on all of these crops. These are becoming infested with new pests and diseases, causing crop damage and significant losses for farmers.…

• Global Warming: '50-50 Chance' of Exceeding 1.5 C Warming Limit

  According to this World Meteorological Organization (WMO) update, carried out by the UK Met Office, the chances of temporarily exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius in one of the next five years have never been higher.…

• Hailstorm Destroys 70% of Fruit Harvest in Srinagar; Farmers Demand loan waiver

  "The hailstorm lasted nearly an hour in Fakeer Gujri, Dhara, and Harwan, destroying various crops including Cherry, Walnut, Apple, Mustard Oil, Vegetables, and Pulses," Director General Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat told Greater Kashmir.…

• Why Banana Might Perish Due to Climate Change?

  The humble banana, a botanical berry, is not only well-known for its numerous health advantages, but it is also the only fruit that is affordable to the average person. Since centuries ago, the banana has been India's most versatile and cherished fruit.…

• Scientists Map Caribbean Coral Reefs in order to Combat Climate Change

  According to a recent IPCC report (top-level UN reports written by scientists), only 10 to 30 percent of coral reefs are expected to survive warming of up to 1.5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature rises above that, the chances of survival are severely harmed.…

• Global Warming & Large-Scale Monoculture Agriculture Are Posing a Threat to Insects

  Large-scale monoculture agriculture, which leaves less habitat and foliage food for bugs, as well as rising temperatures due to climate change, are major issues for insects.…