Climate change

Climate change making prediction difficult for weather agencies across world: IMD

"We have got the digital data of the monsoon rainfall since 1901. Parts of north, east and northeast India show a decrease in rainfall, while some areas in the west, such as west Rajasthan, show an increase in precipitation,"  IMD said.

Aug 07, 2022, 13:25 PM IST

From melting glaciers to cloudbursts - How climate change is impacting Kashmir

Story By - Syed Shadaab Gillani: Due to climate change, the Jammu and Kashmir region is facing rising temperatures along with frequent rainfalls, hailstorms and flashfloods. 

Aug 07, 2022, 11:52 AM IST

Heatwaves increasing in India, likely to be more frequent in future, warns Centre

India suffered its hottest March in more than a century this year and temperatures were unusually high in April and May too, mainly blamed on climate change. 

Aug 03, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

Exclusive: Revolution of EV policy and regulatory framework in India - Analysis

India has set an ambitious net zero emissions target which will have a significant impact on the transportation ecosystem and complementing the government efforts, many companies have committed to fleet electrification.

Jul 31, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

Amid scorching heatwave China's power usage hits record-breaking levels

To make matters worse, this heatwave is expected to persist in August, Global Times reported citing the Chinese authorities.

Jul 27, 2022, 23:42 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi has shown real leadership on climate change: COP 26 president Alok Sharma

Alok Sharma, who is a Cabinet minister in the UK, spoke on the ongoing leadership race for the next British PM. He said that both candidates Rishi Sunak as well as Liz Truss are "really good people and they are really committed." 

Jul 23, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Train signal melts as intense heatwave roasts UK, see pic

For the first time, Britain recorded its hottest ever temperature, surpassing 40 degree Celsius on Tuesday. 

Jul 20, 2022, 20:43 PM IST

As heat wave sweeps Europe, sets record-high temperatures in Britain, UN warns it should be a 'wake-up call'

World Meteorological Organisation said a "negative trend" of increasing heat waves is expected to continue for decades - at least until the 2060s.

Jul 20, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

Climate change is causing destruction all around the world

Climate change is causing destruction all around the world. Heavy rains, Floods, Heatwaves, Wildfires and droughts, all are adding to the troubles of people. There seems to be no relief from this changing climate.

Jul 18, 2022, 17:34 PM IST

Exclusive: Adoption of Electric Vehicles in the mitigation of climate change

One key source of emissions is vehicular pollution, and the first move is to change that. This article looks at the role of electric vehicles (EVs) in mitigating climate change.

Jul 08, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

NCERT omits climate change, monsoons lessons in revised syllabus, teachers respond

The teachers' body is demanding that these deleted chapters, which include monsoon and climate change effects must be reinstated and that different facets of the climate crisis be taught to all senior school students, PTI reported.

Jul 08, 2022, 06:43 AM IST

Assam floods: Experts suggest climate change, poor planning worsened situation

Assam floods: "Flood predictions and early warnings do not reach the vulnerable population on occasions", said Environmental scientist Dr Partha Jyoti Das in an interview with PTI.

Jul 03, 2022, 14:51 PM IST

World Environment Day 2022: What is EV retrofitting and how to convert your old vehicle into electric one?

Delhi Govt recently started empanelling companies for EV retrofitting and on the occasion of the World Environment Day 2022, we explain how to convert your existing vehicle into an electric vehicle. 

 

Jun 05, 2022, 10:50 AM IST

World Environment Day 2022: Benefits of Electric Vehicles on climate change and why you should buy one?

World Environment Day 2022: In contrast to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) reduce emissions while offering low-cost mobility solutions. 

 

Jun 05, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

World Environment Day 2022: Top 5 electric cars to buy in India under Rs 25 lakh - Tata Motors, MG and more

As the world celebrates World Environment Day 2022, we list down all the electric cars you can buy under Rs 25 lakh to help India fight Climate Change.

 

Jun 05, 2022, 07:54 AM IST

Climate Crisis: Has India Learnt Any Lessons From Glasgow COP26 Pact?

The most important ‘Glasgow COP26’ is the 26th Conference of Parties (COP), participated by our worldwide countries, is also claimed to be a desperate bid to save our unique planet from the imminent ravages of climate change.

May 30, 2022, 22:44 PM IST

Mona Lisa left smeared in cream in during a climate protest stunt in Paris

 The perpetrator was a man disguised as an old lady who jumped out of a wheelchair before attacking the glass.

May 30, 2022, 18:20 PM IST

Films About Climate Change You Need to Watch

There have been a number of mainstream movies contending with the topic and shedding some light on the underlying issues, causes, and possible grim consequences of climate change. We've compiled a few of these examples that range from poignant to the overtly dramatic, sincere to meta-ironic, and everything in between

May 25, 2022, 12:06 PM IST

Rise in temperature levels aka global warming is causing sleep loss: Study

Warmer-than-average temperatures eroded human sleep, "primarily by delaying when people fall asleep and by advancing when they wake up during hot weather".

May 23, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Heatwave onslaught: India's hottest and coolest places last week- In Pics

 The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, rose to 41.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and is predicted to touch the 43-degree mark on May 12. 

May 12, 2022, 12:21 PM IST