As Lakshadweep protests development plans, study urges safeguarding islands from future sea rise

Development on the archipelago requires a fine balance in addressing the environmental concerns and the needs of the people on the ten inhabited islands.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 12, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Indian monsoons may get wetter, deadlier, shows new research

The researchers extracted core samples from the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal to reconstruct summer monsoon precipitation and runoff for millions of years.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 07, 2021 · 02:54 pm

Cyclone Tauktae’s impact on Kerala was worsened by the infrastructure projects along its coast

Human activities like land reclamation, development of ports, shrimp farming, river diversions and sand mining have made the state vulnerable to climate change.

KA Shaji

· May 27, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Climate change is already forcing farmers in Uttarakhand to migrate

The population in some higher-altitude districts has dropped.

Kasturi Das

· May 23, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Bihar has 14 of the 50 Indian districts that are most vulnerable to climate change

Despite being vulnerable, the state recently abandoned a climate action plan submitted by a British government agency.

Rohin Kumar

· May 21, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Uttarakhand floods: The state is paying the price for climate change and reckless construction

As the world warms and glaciers melt, experts recommend a review of ill-planned dams and roads to minimise the impacts of disasters.

Joydeep Gupta

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Varsha Singh

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Soumya Sarkar

· Feb 08, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Greta Thunberg effect: How a teenager inspired millions into climate action when others had failed

Those familiar with the young activist are more likely to do something about climate change, finds a new study.

Anandita Sabherwal, The Conversation

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Sander van der Linden, The Conversation

· Feb 06, 2021 · 01:30 pm

China will cut carbon emissions by over 65% by 2030, says President Xi Jinping

He also announced that China was aiming for growth in renewable energy and forest stock.

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· Dec 13, 2020 · 06:38 pm

India is in ‘no way’ responsible for climate change, but taking steps to curb emissions, says Centre

Union minister Prakash Javadekar’s remarks came on the eve of the signing of the fifth Paris Agreement.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 11, 2020 · 02:29 pm

Paris Agreement: India forms high-level panel to implement targets of the deal

Senior officials from 14 ministries will serve as members of the Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 02, 2020 · 06:17 pm

Greenland is melting and everyone from Mumbai to Manhattan should be worried

If the largest island in the world continues melting, the sea would rise by more than 7 metres.

Jonathan Bamber, The Conversation

· Nov 21, 2020 · 09:30 pm

India aiming to cut its carbon footprint by up to 35%, says Narendra Modi

The prime minister also said India was working to double its oil refining capacity over the next five years.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 21, 2020 · 04:02 pm