Category Climate Change

Climate Change, News

Australian Resource Giants Linked to $900 Billion in Climate Damages, Study Finds

A study published in Nature has revealed that five major Australian fossil fuel companies, BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside Energy, have collectively caused over A$900 billion (US$600 billion) in climate-related damages between 1991 and 2020. The damages…

Fact Check, Global Warming

Fact Check: Earth’s Angular Momentum Is Not Behind Half of Global Warming

The X post claims that half of global warming is due to Earth’s angular momentum changes, suggesting that climate sensitivity to CO₂ doubling is below 1° C, that global warming will never be a danger, and that Net Zero policies…

Climate Change, News

Indian Banks Unprepared for Climate Risks, Says Report

As the global financial sector braces itself for the mounting risks posed by climate change, a new report titled “Unprepared” by Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) reveals a concerning reality: Indian banks are significantly behind in recognizing and managing climate-related financial…

Aayushi Gour
May 1, 2025

Climate Change, Feature

Antarctica’s Hidden Waterfalls: The Secret Currents Shaping Earth’s Climate

Waterfalls are a familiar concept to most of us. However, the term “underwater waterfalls” might sound unusual. According to a recent study, these fascinating underwater waterfalls in the southern oceans near Antarctica are now under threat due to global climate…

CFC Team
April 30, 2025
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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