Climate Future
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From California to Puerto Rico, how local communities are wresting control of their energy futures
Indigenous, queer, black and marginalised residents are among these leading efforts to take on electricity behemoths and build local, sustainable power sources.
Brooke Anderson, The Human Journalism Network
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Interconnected issues, voices from the margins: The Indo-Pacific needs an inclusive climate policy
An emphasis on strategic importance and geopolitics should not sideline the diverse needs of the people this vast and diverse region.
Ambika Vishwanath & Aditi Mukund
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Changing climate can increase spread of tropical diseases to Europe, US and less-affected countries
Heavy, unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures could create favourable environment for vector-borne diseases.
Bukola Adebayo, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trending
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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Bangladesh is a global pioneer in preparing for climate migrants
To offer people uprooted by climate impacts a better future, urban centres are seeking local adaptation solutions, including jobs.
Patrick Verkooijen, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Ban Ki-moon, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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How the rapid loss of biodiversity can be slowed – and eventually restored
A marine ecology expert shares five ways we can revive and strengthen degraded habitats.
Henrik Svedäng, The Conversation
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Textiles made from oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed are emerging as alternatives to cotton
The fashion industry is currently responsible for around 5% of global CO2 emissions.
Rajkishore Nayak, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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These places are pioneering new ways to adapt to climate change
Recurrent extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Solutions may not be out of reach.
Thami Croeser, The Conversations
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The women who took part in the Chipko movement 50 years ago now live at the whims of climate change
Uttarakhand’s Raini village, which gave birth to the famous environmental movement, is becoming uninhabitable.
Varsha Singh
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After COP27, limiting global warming to under 1.5 degrees Celsius is no longer a realistic goal
A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in danger zone.
Peter Schlosser, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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As global warming proceeds, how can India introduce climate governance to law?
Starting with a governance functions approach – identifying the problems to be solved – allows legal reform to be tailored to disparate national contexts.
Navroz K Dubash & Anirudh Sridhar
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India among countries responsible for global increase in carbon emissions in 2022, says study
Carbon emissions in India increased by 7.5% from January to May 2022 as compared to the same period last year, the study said.
Scroll Staff
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India’s new climate targets make no mention of some of the commitments made to the world in Glasgow
Details of the promise to reduce emissions remain vague while the goal to switch to renewable energy faces considerable financial and infrastructural hurdles.
Joydeep Gupta
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw