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Global Mean Temperature Crosses 1.5 Degree Celsius Threshold

According to the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF), the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold for global mean temperatures was breached in the first few days of June....

June 16, 2023

Study on Ice-Free Conditions of Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Ocean, known for its vast expanse of ice, could be facing a dramatic change in the coming years. A recent international study suggests that the Arctic...

June 7, 2023

A Third of Global Population to Live in Dangerously Hot Areas

The alarming impact of climate change continues to be a pressing global issue. According to a study conducted by researchers from Exeter University’s Global Systems Institute, if current...

May 23, 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 Research Findings: Black Rockfish Larvae Thrive in Warmer Oceans

The impact of warming oceans on marine species has long been a subject of concern, with scientists warning of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. However, a...

April 4, 2023

What is an Atmospheric River?

An atmospheric river is a narrow and elongated region in the atmosphere that carries a substantial amount of water vapour outside the tropics. Researchers first coined the term...

March 11, 2023

2022 : World’s Fifth-Warmest on Record

The world’s average global temperature is now 1.1C to 1.2C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to U.S. scientists. Last year was the joint fifth-warmest on record, and...

January 14, 2023

Decline of Polar Bear Population in Canada

A new government report has found that the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada has declined by 27 percent in the past 5 years. What are...

December 24, 2022

“Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” Report

A new report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank in partnership with the state government of Kerala during the two-day...

December 8, 2022

2022 New Energy Outlook Report

2022 New Energy Outlook Report was released by the global, clean energy research provider BloombergNEF. The report analysed the Net Zero scenarios or pathways that limit global warming...

December 5, 2022

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