Climate Change
Climate change covers the scientific evidence, impacts, and policy responses to rising global temperatures and related environmental shifts.
Climate change covers the scientific evidence, impacts, and policy responses to rising global temperatures and related environmental shifts.
Holiday for three education institutes in Tirthahalli on account of CM’s visit to discuss K. Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
The Chief Minister will visit Tirthahalli and Balehonnur to hear local grievances and discuss the K. Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats. In his absence, three educational institutions in Tirthahalli will be closed for a holiday.
Telangana launches State Climate Centre for Cities, Urban Climate Atlas
The government of Telangana has introduced the State Climate Centre for Cities alongside an Urban Climate Atlas. These new initiatives are designed to address environmental challenges and support sustainable urban planning in the region.
Jagan to review drought situation in State with YSRCP leaders
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet with YSRCP leaders to assess the current drought situation in the state. The meeting aims to evaluate water shortages and discuss relief measures. It reflects the government's response to the ongoing water crisis.
AI maps 39,619 Antarctic icebergs forming ‘picket fence’ that holds sea ice
An AI system has identified and mapped 39,619 icebergs in Antarctica that collectively act as a barrier, or 'picket fence', stabilizing sea ice. The mapping provides detailed insight into the ice shelf's structure and potential impacts on sea-level rise.
Public urged to use eco-friendly Ganesh idols in Tirupati
Local authorities in Tirupati have urged the public to use eco-friendly Ganesh idols during festivals to reduce environmental damage from traditional non-biodegradable materials. The campaign promotes biodegradable or reusable alternatives as part of a broader push for sustainable religious practices.
Eco-friendly Ganesha celebrations become platform for voter awareness
In India, traditional Ganesha festivals are being celebrated with eco-friendly practices, and organizers are using the event to promote voter awareness. Participants are encouraged to register to vote and receive information on upcoming elections.
Watch: After family photo, PM Modi & Brics leaders plant trees at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Modi and BRICS leaders planted trees at Bharat Mandapam after a family photo was taken.
Climate change has become an economic risk: KSPCB chairman
The chairman of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has stated that climate change now poses significant economic risks. Environmental shifts are increasingly impacting financial stability and regional development.
Farmers’s issues and pending declaration of drought-hit taluks dominate KDP meeting in Yadgir
The Karnataka Democratic Party (KDP) meeting in Yadgir focused on farmers’ grievances and the pending decision to declare certain taluks as drought‑affected. Delegates discussed relief measures and the impact of water scarcity on local agriculture. The session highlighted the urgency of addressing the region’s water crisis.
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to global methane fight
MacKenzie Scott donated $60 million to support global efforts to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
Global climate record: August this year joint-warmest month with July '23
Global temperature data indicates that this August matched July 2023 as the joint-warmest month ever recorded globally. This development continues a documented pattern of rising worldwide temperatures over recent years.
Philadelphia gave 340 seniors white roofs; homes cooled by 5°F, saving 560 kWh
The city of Philadelphia installed white reflective roofs on the homes of 340 senior residents as part of an urban heat mitigation effort. Data from the initiative showed that the modifications successfully lowered indoor temperatures by an average of 5 degrees Fahrenheit and reduced electricity consumption by 560 kilowatt-hours per home.
Scientists warmed Minnesota trees by 3.4°C; they adapted to most of the heat
Researchers artificially elevated the temperature of trees in a Minnesota forest by 3.4 degrees Celsius to study their physiological responses. The experiment revealed that the trees successfully adapted to the majority of the applied heat over the course of the study. These findings provide new data on how specific forest ecosystems might cope with rising global temperatures.
MCC urges children to celebrate eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi
The Maharashtra Cricket Council (MCC) has called on children to observe Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco‑friendly manner. It encourages the use of biodegradable materials and waste reduction during the festival. The initiative aims to raise environmental awareness among young people.
Tirupati MLA urges public to install eco-friendly Ganesh idols
Tirupati MLA has called on residents to use eco-friendly materials for Ganesh idols during the festival.
Climate justice tops agenda as Nepal PM Balen heads to UN after deadly floods
Following a series of deadly floods, Nepal's Prime Minister Balen is traveling to the United Nations with a primary focus on addressing climate justice. The leadership aims to bring international attention to the severe environmental impacts and vulnerabilities faced by the country.
Climate scientist Krishna AchutaRao dies at 62
Krishna AchutaRao, a climate scientist who passed away at 62, was noted for his research on the extent of human influence on climate change. His work helped quantify the role of human activity in observed climatic shifts. His death is a loss to the scientific community and the broader climate science field.
Military technology’s environmental impact: A bird’s nest made of fibre-optic cable
A Ukrainian bird built a nest from military-grade fibre‑optic cable, highlighting how war debris can become part of wildlife habitats and raising concerns about the long‑term environmental effects of modern conflict.
Karnataka embarks on cloud seeding as dry spell threatens to worsen
Karnataka has begun a cloud seeding program to address an intensifying dry spell. The state government is deploying weather modification techniques to enhance rainfall and mitigate water shortages. The initiative is part of efforts to manage the region's water resources amid prolonged drought conditions.
AIKKMS seeks immediate drought relief works in Ballari
AIKKMS has called for urgent drought relief works in Ballari, urging authorities to implement immediate measures to address the water shortage in the region.
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