Tag Climate Change

News, Sea Level Rise

Ancient Antarctic Ice Sheet Shift Offers Fresh Warning on Future Sea Level Rise

A study published in Nature Geoscience has uncovered evidence that the Antarctic Ice Sheet became dramatically more sensitive to falling carbon dioxide levels during a major climate transition nearly one million years ago, a finding scientists say could reshape understanding…

Manjori Borkotoky
May 29, 2026

Feature, Renewable Energy

From Coal to Batteries: Can Rajasthan Avoid an Expensive Energy Future?

As heatwaves become harsher across India, electricity demand is rising at a pace that is reshaping the country’s energy future. Coal-fired power plants continue to supply most of India’s electricity during peak summer months because they are considered dependable during…

Vivek Saini
May 28, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

India Battles Intense Heat as UN Sounds Climate Alarm

India is reeling under one of its harshest pre-monsoon heat spells in recent years, with temperatures soaring across northern, central and western regions even as the United Nations warned that worsening climate change is intensifying extreme weather events worldwide. The…

Manjori Borkotoky
May 28, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change Could Dramatically Worsen Summer Air Pollution, Study Warns

Climate change could sharply worsen summer air pollution in the coming decades, potentially exposing millions more people to unhealthy air even in countries that currently enjoy relatively cleaner conditions, according to new research published by scientists from the University of…

Vivek Saini
May 27, 2026

Environment, Feature

From Deepor Beel to Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati’s Tree Loss Is Becoming a Public Flashpoint

Guwahati is confronting a dangerous environmental contradiction. Even as the city repeatedly ranks among the world’s most polluted urban centres and hospitals report rising respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality, large-scale tree felling continues across Assam’s capital in the…

Manjori Borkotoky
May 22, 2026

Feature, Renewable Energy

If Renewables Are Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, What’s Still Holding the World Back?

For years, renewable energy faced the same criticism across industries and governments: solar and wind power may help the environment, but they cannot reliably replace coal, oil, and gas. That belief shaped global energy policies for decades. Today, however, the…

Aayushi Gour
May 9, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Near-Record Ocean Heat in April 2026 Could Fuel El Niño, Heatwaves and Floods Worldwide

April 2026 recorded the second-highest sea surface temperatures ever observed for the month, continuing a trend of unusually warm oceans that scientists say is increasingly shaping weather patterns around the world. According to the latest data from the Copernicus Climate…

Vivek Saini
May 9, 2026

Environment, Feature

River Sand Mining and Climate Risk: India’s Overlooked Environmental Faultline

At sunrise along the Ganga, rituals unfold with quiet devotion, offerings placed gently on the water, prayers whispered into the current. Across India, rivers are not just physical systems; they are sacred lifelines, shaping culture, memory, and survival. Yet beneath…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 21, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Rising Heat May Push Rice Beyond Its Natural Limits, Study Finds

For thousands of years, rice has been a staple food for civilisations, and it still is for billions of people in Asia and beyond. But new research shows that this important crop may be reaching its biological limits as temperatures…

Vivek Saini
April 18, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

26 Cities Record Warmer Than Normal Nights as Heat Builds Across India

For many people, the heat no longer ends when the sun goes down. Across several Indian cities, nights are staying warmer than they should, offering little relief after already hot days. New data shows that 26 cities recorded above normal…

Vivek Saini
April 7, 2026