The survey further pointed out that India faces severe weather extremes, with 93% of days in 2024 marked by significant climate events such as heatwaves, cyclones, and floods.
Brian Motherway, Head of the Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions Office at IEA, spoke to India Today Digital about the challenges of achieving energy efficiency.
Scientists have cautioned that extreme weather will intensify due to climate change. As the world's second-most exposed region, after Asia, Latin America could struggle to feed itself.
During last year's summit in Azerbaijan, a bitter fight pitted rich and poor nations against one another.
A "Game of Thrones style wall of ice" is fast approaching the South Georgia Island and could slam into it, according to some researchers.
As the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi enters into a new financial year with Budget 2024-25, the writing on the wall couldn't be any clear - climate change must be a priority. clearer
The team used AI to analyse satellite images of 149 marine-terminating glaciers taken between 1985 and 2023.
The move comes against the backdrop of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, which were a direct result of climate change and rising global warming that has hit weather patterns across the world.
The water cycle ensures the continuous availability of fresh water, which is vital for the survival of all living organisms.
The report indicates that nearly 14% of experts surveyed view extreme weather events as a critical threat for 2025, while they rank as the most pressing concern for the decade ahead.
The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate, absorbing approximately 90% of excess heat generated by global warming.
India has banned the animal painkiller nimesulide due to studies confirming toxic effects on endangered vultures.
The Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive blazes, has already scorched over 17,000 acres and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, including homes and businesses.
According to C3S, the average global temperature in 2024 was recorded at approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius higher than the baseline period of 1850-1900.
Los Angeles wildfires: Over 1,00,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds fueled the flames and complicated efforts to contain them.
With almost 90 species already declared extinct, the urgency for action is clear.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, surges are often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane.
About four billion people across 111 countries experienced their warmest year yet, underscoring the widespread impact of climate change.
The review estimates that between 10 and 40 million tonnes of microplastics enter ecosystems annually. If current trends persist, this figure could double by 2040.
More than 10,000 people have been working to shovel up viscous, foul-smelling fuel oil from sandy beaches in and around Anapa, a summer resort.
