When the President of the United States took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly recently, his words were not about solidarity or urgency. Instead, he repeated his long-standing claim that climate change was nothing more than a “hoax” and a “con job.” He mocked renewable energy, cast doubt on scientific predictions, and ridiculed […]
A landmark study in Nature Climate Change reveals that tropical deforestation has fueled dangerous local warming, causing nearly 28,000 excess deaths annually between 2001 and 2020. The research shows how forest loss in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas has raised land surface temperatures, exposing millions to deadly heat. Beyond biodiversity loss and climate disruption, […]
The 2025 monsoons have hit northern India an an unprecedented manner, submerging vast areas under water. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and parts of Haryana and Delhi are experiencing some of the heaviest rainfall in decades. These are sending us a clear message about how our climate is changing fundamentally. Punjab Under Water […]
A new joint report by the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization reveals how extreme heat driven by climate change is endangering workers worldwide. From agriculture and construction to fisheries, millions are facing severe health risks including heatstroke, dehydration, and kidney problems. The report highlights that worker productivity drops by 2 to 3 […]
What if Bengaluru raised ₹250 crore through a Lake Revival Bond to make its flood-prone corridors more resilient? Imagine a district like Darbhanga in North Bihar issuing a “Talaab Bond” to revive its hundred historic ponds without endlessly waiting for central government aid. Or Odisha floating a ₹500 crore Blue Belt Bond to strengthen cyclone […]
Picture this: You wake up, peek through your curtains, and instead of sunlight, a thick, gray wall of smog greets you. You step outside, and the heat hits you like opening an oven door. For millions of Indians, this isn’t a nightmare. It’s a usual morning. Welcome to the world of eco-anxiety, where the planet’s […]
Discover how building design affects our physical and mental well-being, impacts climate change, and reshapes entire communities. In this episode of the Health Spark podcast, we speak with Aakrity Madhan, a sustainability expert and Harvard University alumna, about the deep connections between health, the built environment, and global carbon emissions.
At least 69 people have died, 37 are missing, and 110 have been injured as Himachal Pradesh struggles with cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides caused by several days of continuous and heavy monsoon rainfall. Each year, the monsoon comes like a clock to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. And each year now, it brings not just […]
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, warns the latest State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With record-high sea surface temperatures, shrinking glaciers, and intensifying heatwaves, the region faces mounting threats to ecosystems, livelihoods, and economies. This video breaks down the key findings […]
“Beta, finish your rice or the Waste Monster will come for you!” That was my grandfather’s favourite warning when I was a child growing up in 1990s Patna. His stories were vivid and slightly terrifying. Clouds that talked, rivers that laughed, mountains of trash that swallowed towns. At the time, I thought of them as […]
The South-West Pacific saw its hottest year ever in 2024, with record temperatures, deadly cyclones, marine heatwaves, and rising sea levels, says the WMO. Countries like Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia broke heat records, while island nations face existential threats from climate change. Watch now for key highlights from the WMO’s 2024 climate report.
A growing body of scientific research suggests the Antarctic Ice Sheet may be much closer to irreversible collapse than previously thought. A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that with only a small amount of additional ocean warming, large sections of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) could begin retreating permanently, pushing […]
