Climate Watch
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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
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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
Trending
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Watch: The moment when a Las Vegas busker realised singer Kelly Clarkson was singing with her
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High cholesterol: Supplements alone do little but a healthy diet can make a difference
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Myanmar outfits recruiting workers for attacks in Manipur on security forces and ethnic groups: NIA
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Why India’s ties with Turkey are worse than ever before
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Many injured at roadside talent show ‘Happy Street’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Watch: The moment when a Las Vegas busker realised singer Kelly Clarkson was singing with her
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Watch: Crocodile rescued after straying into open plot of land following heavy rain
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Caught on camera in a zoo: Two gorillas run for cover as it begins raining
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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
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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
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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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
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States have an important role to play as India sets sights on net zero carbon emissions by 2070
Achieving climate goals will require states and the Central government to collaborate on sustainable policies and financing.
Saba Kalam
The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Men’s 10m air rifle team wins India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26 schedule: Shooting, boxing, hockey continues
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Watch, Asian Games: Indian rowers add to tally with two bronze medals
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Watch, highlights: Indian women’s cricket team win the Asian Games gold after win over Sri Lanka
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Asian Games, Cricket: Titas Sadhu steps up to fill a void and help her team win gold