Climate crisis in India isn’t knocking — it’s already through the door. A new report by Esri India and IPE Global shows that by 2030, eight of India’s biggest cities — like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai — could see twice as many heatwave days. What’s worse? Those scorching days will overlap with heavier monsoon rains,…
Wild Fires due to Global Warming
As the effects of climate change intensify across the globe, the Himalayas, often called the “Third Pole,” are experiencing a crisis of unprecedented proportions. Against this backdrop, the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad—a high-level global dialogue hosted by the Government of Nepal—concluded with a resounding appeal for urgent, collective climate action. Held from May 16 to 18,…
India’s vast size, along with its varied geography and topography, results in diverse climates and seasonal patterns, making it vulnerable to extreme temperatures—both hot and cold. A recent study has revealed that between 2001 and 2019, exposure to extreme heat and cold led to the deaths of at least 35,000 people in India. The research…
The first ever ‘Faith of Kumbh and Climate Change Conclave’ was held at the sacred confluence of Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati in Prayagraj. Organised by the Directorate of Environment of Uttar Pradesh and supported by the environment research organisation, iFOREST, the event brought together more than 1,000 participants and 30 speakers representing religious institutions, government bodies, civil society,…
Arunachal Pradesh has lost 110 glaciers in 32 years; a new study has revealed. The study, by researchers from Nagaland University and Cotton University, highlights the alarming pace of glacial retreat, underscoring the impact of climate change in the region. According to the study, Arunachal Pradesh had 756 glaciers covering an area of 585.23 sq…
Melting Glaciers are creating environmental and humanitarian crisis.
In 2024, Earth recorded its hottest year, according to data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe’s leading environmental monitoring program. As per Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 became the first year to exceed the 1.5°C (2.7°F) limit above the pre-industrial average set by the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to curb climate…
