India
El Nino Effect? Kashmir Valley Sizzles With Decades-High Day Temperatures
Kashmir’s autumn arrives with an unusual heatwave as Srinagar records its second-highest October temperature on record
Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.
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Investigators are still searching for the motive behind a midair attack aboard a FlyDubai plane, SCOTUS term begins with climate change case, Brazil's presidential race heads to run-off.
IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to draw $345 million
The IMF warned that higher energy prices, the El Niño climate phenomenon and the West Asia conflict could threaten Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
5 Hill stations to visit in October: Scenic destinations to enjoy cool weather, lush landscapes and a refreshing getaway
October has a way of resetting the mood across India's hill stations. The monsoon clouds finally clear out, the air turns crisp and cool without tipping into bitter winter cold, and mountain views that stayed hidden for months suddenly open up in full. It's genuinely one of the best windows of the year to head uphill,…
UN ‘pre-COP’ climate summit kicks off in Fiji
This week's talks in Nadi and on the atoll nation of Tuvalu are a precursor to the larger UN-sponsored global climate summit - known as COP31 - to be held next month in Turkey
Tiruvottiyur residents seek flood-free, pollution-free neighbourhood
Sign of things to come? Delhi records worst AQI of season
On Sunday, Delhi reported its poorest air quality this season with an AQI of 187, indicating a movement towards unhealthy conditions. Several monitoring hubs noted AQI levels surpassing 250, exacerbated by stagnant meteorological conditions. Experts forecast a brief spell of moderate air quality before a further…
All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.
Chennai’s monsoon test
This year, the IMD has predicted normal Northeast monsoon rainfall, with a strong El Niño likely to strengthen it further towards the end of the year. Is the new TVK government prepared to face the monsoon, or will Chennai have to brace for another deluge?
Pay the Global South for climate damage, but only if it prices carbon, says economist Greenstone
Michael Greenstone, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago, says that the exact parameters of agreements would have to be negotiated