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World's wealthiest 10 pc responsible for two-thirds of global warming: Study

World's wealthiest 10 pc responsible for two-thirds of global warming: Study

The study directly links climate change to personal lifestyle and investment choices of high-income individuals, according to researchers

08 May,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

Slashing emissions of methane -- second only to carbon dioxide for its contribution to global warming -- is essential to meeting international targets on climate change

07 May,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP
Extreme temperature caused at least 35,000 deaths in India from 2001-2019: Study

Extreme temperature caused at least 35,000 deaths in India from 2001-2019: Study

Findings show an upward-moving, increasing trend in deaths due to a heatstroke and exposure to cold temperatures

02 May,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024 for third consecutive year: UN

World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024 for third consecutive year: UN

Beyond the continental ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, more than 275,000 glaciers worldwide cover approximately 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 square miles), the World Meteorological Organization said

22 March,2025 12:01 PM IST | Geneva | AFP
Cities expected to face growing risk of fires due to climate change: Researchers

Cities expected to face growing risk of fires due to climate change: Researchers

A new modelling study, published in Nature Cities, predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades

04 March,2025 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record globally: Report

2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record globally: Report

In 2024, the global average temperature was 15.1 degrees Celsius, 0.12 degrees Celsius above 2023, the previous warmest year on record

10 January,2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
2024 saw 41 extra days of dangerous heat due to climate change

2024 saw 41 extra days of dangerous heat due to climate change

An ANI report reveals that human-induced climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, leading to over 3,700 deaths and widespread displacement. Experts urge immediate climate action to avert further crises.

27 December,2024 01:20 PM IST | New Delhi
India remains among top 10 climate performers: Report

India remains among top 10 climate performers: Report

India ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change despite dropping two spots compared to last ago

20 November,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Climate change responsible for 19 per cent of rising dengue cases, finds study

Climate change responsible for 19 per cent of rising dengue cases, finds study

Climate change has the potential to spark an additional 40-60 per cent spike by 2050 — and by as much as 150-200 per cent in some areas — according to a new study

18 November,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

Countries are expected to replace the previous USD 100 billion annual commitment to developing countries from the 2009 Copenhagen Accord

11 November,2024 12:32 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent

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