Page 2 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
A failure to cool: Heat, smog and ignored public-health emergencies
In India, it is possible that so much more is on the ballot in every election that there is little space for issues such as public health
 "A failure to cool: Heat, smog and ignored public-health emergencies")
France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heatwave
Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend as the heat wave slowly moved toward eastern parts of the continent
 "France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heatwave")
Why air-conditioning is one of the best solutions for dealing with summers
Most of northwest Europe is critically unprepared for a world in which heatwaves are the norm, not an exception
 "Why air-conditioning is one of the best solutions for dealing with summers")
El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'
A majority of the 111 'most vulnerable' districts are in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; the former accounts for 22 of them
 "El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'")
El Niño & markets: The signal and the noise for investors amid uncertainty
The strongest El Niño signal appears in the rural economy; market outcomes are often shaped by more powerful forces
 "El Niño & markets: The signal and the noise for investors amid uncertainty")
Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as France, UK issue red alerts
A powerful heatwave sweeping western Europe has triggered red alerts, school closures and energy concerns, with forecasters warning of further extreme temperatures through July
 "Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as France, UK issue red alerts")
A stock trader's guide to navigating risks of rare 'Super El Niño'
A high probability of a "Super El Niño" heading into 2027 may drive up temperatures in some parts of the world, sending power demand surging, hurting crop yields and reigniting inflationary pressures
 "A stock trader's guide to navigating risks of rare 'Super El Niño'")
Top 10% consumers cause $5.7 trn in environmental damage annually: Study
The study found that around 60% of the highest-consuming group lives in the US and the European Union, while India accounts for only about 2%
 "Top 10% consumers cause $5.7 trn in environmental damage annually: Study")
Human activities pushed warming to 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025: Report
An IGCC report warns Earth could cross the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold within four years as heat accumulation in the climate system reaches record levels
 "Human activities pushed warming to 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025: Report")
Global warming hits 1.37°C, may cross Paris accord limit in 4 years: Study
There is evidence that carbon dioxide emission growth is slowing, but society needs to massively increase decarbonisation efforts during this critical decade, the study added
 "Global warming hits 1.37°C, may cross Paris accord limit in 4 years: Study")
Singapore brings back 19th-century tech to tackle rising temperatures
The 140-year-old concept known as district cooling is taking root in Singapore, where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average and sharpening the focus on climate adaptation
 "Singapore brings back 19th-century tech to tackle rising temperatures")
Heat, humidity during India's monsoon may extend summer heat stress: Study
The study shows that from 1979 to 2021, uncompensable heat stress has become more frequent and is significantly affecting more areas across India
 "Heat, humidity during India's monsoon may extend summer heat stress: Study")
The new environmentalism: Why sustainability must begin with inclusion
World Environment Day 2026 calls for a new environmentalism that links sustainable growth with inclusion, climate resilience and stronger governance
 "The new environmentalism: Why sustainability must begin with inclusion")
Mountains, monasteries and vanishing trees: A journey via climate change
A nostalgic journey to Kalpa, Mane and Sangla reveals how climate change is remaking the landscape
 "Mountains, monasteries and vanishing trees: A journey via climate change")
Why rising night-time temperatures pose a growing risk to cities
Relentless night-time heat puts billions at risk in growing megacities
 "Why rising night-time temperatures pose a growing risk to cities")
Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar
Extreme heat across north and central India is pushing electricity demand to record highs, exposing supply gaps and testing the resilience of the power system
 "Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar")
From heatwave alerts to action: Why India needs cooling governance now
India has expanded heat action plans and cooling pilots, but weak funding, uneven building-code enforcement and poor city data keep many responses in advisory mode
 "From heatwave alerts to action: Why India needs cooling governance now")
Global temperatures may reach near-record highs in next 5 years: UN report
The report said it is very likely that the global mean near-surface temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above the 1850-1900 average levels for at least one year between 2026-2030
 "Global temperatures may reach near-record highs in next 5 years: UN report")
Worsening climate change main culprit behind India's extreme heat: UN
He also highlighted the severe human and economic impact of the heatwave, particularly on people living in homes without cooling facilities and those working long hours outdoors
 "Worsening climate change main culprit behind India's extreme heat: UN")
Urban heat islands: Why Indian cities are becoming unliveable after dark
Indian cities are warming faster at night, turning homes into heat traps and exposing gaps in housing, planning and cooling access as AC demand rises
 "Urban heat islands: Why Indian cities are becoming unliveable after dark")