Tag Climate Change

Climate Goals, News

U.S. Pullback Threatens Global Debt-for-Nature Conservation Deals

A major global effort to protect critical ecosystems through “debt-for-nature” swaps is facing uncertainty, as key support from the United States appears to be waning under President Donald Trump’s administration. These innovative financial mechanisms, which exchange portions of a country’s…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Urban Precipitation Anomaly: The Hidden Climate Shift Reshaping India’s Cities

Urbanization’s influence on temperature is widely recognized: cities are warmer than rural areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Less acknowledged, however, is its counterpart—the urban precipitation anomaly—where cities often experience increased rainfall compared to surrounding regions. This…

Environment, News

India Lost Over 18,000 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024, Data Shows

India experienced a significant environmental setback in 2024, losing approximately 18,200 hectares of irreplaceable primary forest, according to the latest data from Global Forest Watch (GFW). These forests, often centuries old, play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate,…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

Climate Finance, Feature

Nature’s Frontline Defenders Are Being Left Out, Where’s the Money?

Despite being the most dedicated guardians of Earth’s biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) are consistently sidelined in global conservation financing. These communities manage vast tracts of forests, wetlands, and grasslands, yet they receive only a tiny fraction of…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

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

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

Agriculture, Deforestation, News

Indonesia Plans Massive Deforestation for Food and Bioethanol Projects

Indonesia is set to undertake one of the most extensive deforestation projects globally, planning to clear approximately 30,689 square kilometers of forest, an area comparable to the size of Belgium, to cultivate sugarcane for bioethanol production, rice, and other food…

Vivek Saini
April 10, 2025
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Climate Denial, Fact Check

Debunking the Climate Deniers: Why Net Zero Is Based on Science, Not Politics

A viral claim on X argues that Net Zero policies are not about climate change but are a broader attack on Western society. The post also asserts that climate science is collapsing and carbon dioxide (CO2) is too insignificant to…

Vivek Saini
March 31, 2025

Climate Change, Explainer

Cracking Climate Science’s Biggest Puzzle: The Southern Ocean’s 30-Year Cooling Mystery Explained

As Earth’s most powerful climate moderator, the Southern Ocean performs a vital balancing act – swallowing massive quantities of heat and CO₂ that would otherwise accelerate global warming. But this critical region has been hiding a troubling secret from climate…