Vivek Saini

Joined: September 24, 2024
Articles: 303

Climate Change Impact, News

Global Temperatures Remain High as February 2026 Becomes Fifth Warmest on Record

Global temperatures continued their upward trajectory in early 2026, with February ranking as the fifth warmest February on record, according to new data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The analysis shows that the average global surface air temperature…

Vivek Saini
March 12, 2026

Fossil Fuels, News

Iran War Sends Oil Prices Soaring, Exposing Global Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Rising tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and drivers in the United States are already feeling the impact. Following the outbreak of war involving Iran, crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, pushing…

Vivek Saini
March 11, 2026

News, Plastic Pollution

Plastic Pollution Is Turning Farm Soil Into Microbial Battlegrounds: Study

Microplastics are widely known as a growing problem in oceans, rivers and even the air. But scientists are now paying closer attention to their presence in farmland soils. A recent study suggests that these tiny plastic fragments are creating microscopic…

Vivek Saini
March 10, 2026

Climate Goals, News

India Submits 7th Biodiversity Report but Only 2 of 23 Targets on Track for 2030

India has submitted its seventh national report on biodiversity conservation to the global biodiversity convention, offering a snapshot of how the country is progressing toward international nature protection goals set for 2030. The report evaluates India’s performance under the global…

Vivek Saini
March 9, 2026

La Niña, News

As La Niña Fades, Global Temperatures Could Rise in 2026, WMO Says

Rising ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific suggest that the recent La Niña episode is weakening and is likely to give way to neutral conditions in the coming months, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organisation. The…

Vivek Saini
March 5, 2026

Climate Change Impact, Feature

When the Flowers Arrive Too Soon, or Too Late: Climate Change and the Unravelling of the Tropics’ Natural Timing

High above the forest floor, where sunlight filters through layers of leaves, a tree opens its flowers to the air. It is a delicate moment, the beginning of fruit, food, and new life. For generations, these events unfolded with quiet…

Vivek Saini
March 5, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Arctic Sea Ice Decline May Be Reshaping India’s Summer Monsoon

India’s summer monsoon, which delivers roughly 80% of the country’s annual rainfall, may be feeling the influence of climate change from thousands of kilometres away. New research shows that the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice is linked to shifts…

Vivek Saini
February 27, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Carbon Pollution Driving Surge in Coffee Harming Heat Across 97% of Global Production

Coffee lovers around the world may soon be paying more for their daily brew as a new global analysis shows rising heat linked to carbon pollution is pushing coffee-growing regions into dangerous temperature ranges. The study by climate research group…

Vivek Saini
February 25, 2026

Environment, Fact Check

Fact Check: Did Rising CO2 Shrink the Sahara and Make the Planet More Resilient?

A post circulating on X claims that rising carbon dioxide levels are shrinking the Sahara Desert, driving a global green renaissance and making dry regions more resilient. It cites satellite data and attributes large-scale vegetation gains directly to higher CO2…

Vivek Saini
February 24, 2026

Climate Goals, News

Mumbai Climate Week: Banks Flag 2.5% GDP Risk From Rising Urban Temperatures

India is confronting a growing economic threat from rising urban heat as experts warn that accelerating temperatures in the country’s cities could shave off up to 2.5% of the nation’s gross domestic product if the issue remains unaddressed. Financial institutions…

Vivek Saini
February 20, 2026