Page 2 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
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")
India's scorching nights strain power grid, raise health concerns
Higher heat means increased power consumption, and India has seen demand driven to repeated records, not only during the day but at night, resulting in occasional shortfalls
 "India's scorching nights strain power grid, raise health concerns")
India's extreme heat spell giving parametric insurance a longer season
Extreme heat and erratic weather fuel sharp rise in demand for parametric insurance covers
 "India's extreme heat spell giving parametric insurance a longer season")
New AI study flags 12% of Odisha in high flood susceptibility zone
A study using AI, machine learning and GIS tools has identified coastal districts and major river basins in Odisha as highly vulnerable to flooding
 "New AI study flags 12% of Odisha in high flood susceptibility zone")
A strong El Nino could be coming; countries are already preparing
Scientists warn that one of the strongest El Nino events on record could intensify global heat, disrupt agriculture and trigger extreme weather events
 "A strong El Nino could be coming; countries are already preparing")
India abstains on UNGA climate vote, cites concerns over treaty framework
India said it had engaged constructively during negotiations on the resolution and clarified its concerns and positions at every stage
 "India abstains on UNGA climate vote, cites concerns over treaty framework")
Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen
From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities
 "Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen")
Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune
Calls for quick action in developing new varieties; highlights slow progress in clean plant programme
 "Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune")
Road construction, hill cutting driving Western Ghats landslides: Study
Researchers found nearly 72 per cent of landslides in the Western Ghats occurred within one kilometre of roads, highlighting the impact of human-induced terrain changes
 "Road construction, hill cutting driving Western Ghats landslides: Study")
Microplastics found to trap heat, play role in global climate change
New research finds airborne microplastics trap heat and may amplify global warming, challenging earlier assumptions about their climate impact
 "Microplastics found to trap heat, play role in global climate change")
Polar Wars: Arctic tensions overshadow climate urgency and cooperation
Polar War reflects the current reality of security considerations overwhelming all others, including the threat of climate change
 "Polar Wars: Arctic tensions overshadow climate urgency and cooperation")