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Climate Action, News

Study says 70% of Americans Back Global Climate Cooperation, Even as Trump Withdraws

Despite a political climate that appears increasingly hostile to international climate cooperation under Donald Trump’s leadership, new research reveals that most Americans strongly support global climate policies, including carbon pricing and redistributive measures that would aid poorer nations. Public Support…

Vivek Saini
June 11, 2025

News, Oceans

Scientists Warn of Tipping Point as Ocean Acidity Rises

The world’s oceans are undergoing a quiet but dangerous transformation. According to a study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), as seas absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, seawater is becoming increasingly acidic, putting entire marine ecosystems at risk. Scientists…

Environment, News

State of India’s Environment 2025: A Grim Warning for Climate, Health, and Development

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in collaboration with Down To Earth magazine, has released its annual “State of India’s Environment in Figures 2025” report. The findings present a sobering overview of India’s worsening environmental, health, and socio-economic indicators.…

Climate Change Impact, News

Global Drought Crisis Deepens as Climate Change Drives Atmospheric Thirst, India at High Risk

India, already grappling with record-breaking heatwaves and erratic monsoons, now faces an escalating drought threat driven by climate change. A global study published this week in Nature reveals that rising atmospheric evaporative demand (AED)—essentially the atmosphere’s increasing “thirst” for moisture—is…

Indian Monsoon, News

Northeast India Faces Widespread Devastation as Monsoon Floods and Landslides Claim Lives

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides across several northeastern states of India. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim are grappling with the devastating effects as lakhs of people face displacement and significant damage to infrastructure…

Climate Change Impact, News

Glaciers in Peril: New Study Predicts Massive Ice Loss by 2100

A recent study published in Science has issued a stark warning: if global temperatures rise by 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels—a trajectory aligned with current climate policies—only 24% of the world’s present-day glaciers will remain. This projection stresses the heightened sensitivity…

Climate Change Impact, News

Ground Is Sinking Beneath 28 Major US Cities, Warns Study

A recent study has unveiled a concerning trend: all 28 of the most populous cities in the United States are experiencing land subsidence, or sinking, to varying degrees. This phenomenon poses significant risks to infrastructure and urban development. The study…

Indian Monsoon, News

Storms of Change: Climate Crisis Alters India’s Cloud and Rain Patterns

India’s monsoon season, once considered a relatively stable and predictable weather pattern, is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes. Traditionally the lifeblood of Indian agriculture and a cornerstone of the country’s water system, the monsoon is now being reshaped under the…

News, Pollution

Chemical Concerns: Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Popular Beers

A recent study has revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” in the majority of sampled beers across the United States. These findings raise questions about the purity of a beverage enjoyed…

Climate Change, News

How Climate Change Could Make Smog Harder to Control in North America and Europe

An MIT team led by Emmie Le Roy and Noelle Selin used detailed climate–air‐chemistry modeling to assess how global warming could affect efforts to reduce ground‐level ozone (“smog”). “Average climate isn’t the only thing that matters,” said Le Roy. “Extreme…