Category Climate Change

Climate Change, News

Metals Company Seeks U.S. Approval for Deep-Sea Mining as Trump Administration Accelerates Deregulation

The Vancouver-based deep-sea mining firm, the Metals Company, has become the first to seek formal U.S. approval to mine the international seabed. The company submitted a permit application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to begin commercial mineral…

Climate Change, News

Trump Administration Dismisses Climate Assessment Authors, Casting Doubt on Future of U.S. Climate Policy

In a significant move that has raised concerns among scientists and policymakers, the Trump administration has dismissed nearly 400 contributors to the upcoming Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6). This decision, communicated via an internal email, has put the future of…

Aayushi Gour
April 30, 2025
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Climate Change

Glaciers, Borders, and Battles: How Climate Change Fuels Indus Disputes

The Indus River system, lifeline to millions across Pakistan and India, has once again surged into international focus amid renewed tensions between the two neighbors. Recently, India announced it would immediately suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan as part…

Aayushi Gour
April 28, 2025
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Climate Change, News

Global Climate Solutions Fail to Include Indigenous Voices: UN Report

As the world races to tackle climate change, Indigenous Peoples who have long protected the planet’s ecosystems are being left behind, according to a new United Nations report. Released this week, The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlights a…

Vivek Saini
April 27, 2025
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Climate Change, Fact Check

Fact Check: Oceans Are Warming, But CO2 Is Still the Climate Driver

A viral claim circulating on X attempts to downplay the role of carbon dioxide in global warming by emphasising the vast heat capacity of Earth’s oceans. The post argues that a trace gas like CO2, present in only four molecules…

Vivek Saini
April 24, 2025

Climate Change, Feature

Earth’s Sunlight is Shifting: What This Means for Climate and Daily Life

A recent research conducted by an international team reveals that surface solar radiation (SSR) has been increasing in many countries since 2000. This improvement is attributed to global efforts in reducing air pollution, particularly the emission of aerosols—tiny particles that…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
April 23, 2025

Climate Change, News

Earth Day 2025: Americans Mobilize Against Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks

Earth Day and the run up to it became a catalyst for nationwide protests across the United States, as citizens rallied against President Donald Trump’s environmental policies. The “All Out on Earth Day” movement has united climate activists, labor unions,…

Aayushi Gour
April 22, 2025

Climate Change, Feature

No country can solve climate change alone: Earth Day Special

“No country can solve climate change alone”, stated Dr. Munira Raji in a compelling Earth Day 2025 conversation with CFC India. A renowned geoscientist and passionate voice for renewable energy and science diplomacy, Dr. Raji delved into her inspiring career,…

Aayushi Gour
April 22, 2025

Climate Change, News

Wake-Up Call ahead of Earth Day: Survey says Indians Losing Interest in Climate Crisis

A new Ipsos People and Climate Change Report released ahead of Earth Day 2025 reveals a concerning trend in India: while a majority of Indians remain worried about climate change, fewer now feel compelled to take action. The report, based…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 18, 2025

Climate Change, News

Cruise Ships to Pay for Pollution: UN Maritime Deal Sets Bold Climate Accountability Standard

The shipping industry has made history by becoming the first sector to establish a global emissions pricing framework. This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, as it sets a precedent for holding an entire…

CFC Sri Lanka
April 18, 2025