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“Changing Status of Tropical Cyclones Over the North Indian Ocean” Report

A study titled “Changing status of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean” sheds light on the effects of climate change on cyclones in the Arabian Sea and...

May 13, 2023

Queensland’s Isaac River Coal Mine

The Australian government has recently approved the construction of a new coal mine, marking the first approval since being elected on a climate action platform. The mine, known...

May 12, 2023

Eretmoptera murphyi in Signy Island

Signy Island, located in Antarctica, is facing a concerning ecological challenge. A flightless midge called Eretmoptera murphyi has been wreaking havoc on the island’s delicate ecosystem. The Influence...

May 12, 2023

Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

The Indian government is actively working towards decarbonising its economy and achieving ambitious climate goals. To facilitate this transition and promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of Power and...

May 12, 2023

Credit Suisse-Ecuador Debt-for-Nature Swap Deal

Swiss bank Credit Suisse has bought Ecuadorian bonds worth $1.6 billion in a debt-for-nature swap. The deal will commit Ecuador to spending $18 million annually for the next...

May 8, 2023

COP28 to Focus on Health Impacts of Climate Change

The upcoming 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to assess health issues in great detail. COP28, which will...

May 6, 2023

New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings

New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other...

May 5, 2023

Petersberg Climate Dialogue

The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin from May 2-3, 2023, and was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the...

May 5, 2023

India’s Own Heat Index

Next year, India plans to launch a composite index of its own to measure the effect of heat on its population and produce impact-based heat wave alerts for...

May 4, 2023

What are Heat Domes?

Heat domes are high-pressure systems that result in extremely hot and dry weather conditions, causing a variety of impacts on human health, the environment, and society. As the...

April 24, 2023

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