Climate Watch
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Nagpur to New York: As rains trigger flooding everywhere, scientists examine global warming’s role
There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise.
Mohammed Ombadi, The Conversation
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June was the hottest month ever globally, says US agency
The surface temperature in June was 1.05 degrees Celsius above the long-term average of 15.5 degrees, said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Scroll Staff
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Rethinking literature: The wicked problem of climate change and our entanglement with it
If the root is madness what could be the cure?
Rajat Chaudhuri
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Extreme heat reduced crop yields in India in 2022, says UN agency report
The report by the World Meteorological Organization said that the pre-monsoon period was exceptionally hot in India and Pakistan.
Scroll Staff
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Why UK’s first climate refugees are wrong to believe that their village can be saved from rising sea
The fate of the Welsh village of Fairbourne is a glimpse of things to come.
Sophie Ward, The Conversation & Martin Austin, The Conversation
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COP27: Green hydrogen, ethanol blending among India's proposed steps for net zero carbon emissions
The government said that it would require trillions of dollars by 2050 to transition to a low-carbon development path.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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Which diet can help save the Earth: climatarian, flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan?
A climate-friendly diet is a relatively easy way to reduce your environmental impact.
Mark Maslin, The Conversation
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In Kashmir, poorly planned urbanisation has led to more rainfall and fears of floods
Research shows summer monsoon winds, which would previously stop at the southern border of the region, are increasingly making their way into the valley.
Furkan Latif Khan
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Delhi High Court directs Centre to file status report about promises made at UN climate summit
India had announced it would fulfil 50% of its energy requirements through renewable energy sources by 2030.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Why is the number of heatwave days rising in India? Scientists blame climate change
Unbearably hot weather has become a public health issue, with outdoor workers forced to change work hours.
Soumya Sarkar
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Increasing marine heatwaves are affecting the summer monsoon rainfall in India
The findings of a study turn the lens on accurate monitoring and forecast of marine heatwaves in the region.
Sahana Ghosh
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Snowfall in the Sahara Desert? It is not unprecedented
While the world's largest hot desert commonly experiences very high temperatures, low temperatures are also recorded in the region.
Jasper Knight, The Conversation
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May