Global Climate

'Devastating consequences of...': Scientists sound alarm as Europe sees second-warmest year on record

As climate change unleashed record-breaking weather extremes, European Union scientists said 2022 was also the world's fifth-warmest year.

Jan 11, 2023, 11:59 AM IST

John Kerry talks about India thrice at UN climate meet

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday mentioned India thrice in his speech at a global climate meet -- highlighting its growing investments in renewable technologies, draughts and growing pollution.

Nov 17, 2016, 00:31 AM IST

Climate can grind mountains faster than imagined

The study, conducted by a team of scientists from 10 countries, culminated more than a decade of fieldwork.

Dec 01, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

World headed towards ''suicide'' if no climate agreement - Pope

The U.N. climate conference in Paris is most likely humanity`s last chance to thwart global environmental disaster, Pope Francis said on Monday, warning the world was "at the limits of suicide".

Dec 01, 2015, 01:24 AM IST

India will fulfil responsibilities on climate: Narendra Modi to Barack Obama

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India will fulfil all its responsibilities with regard to climate change as he met US President Barack Obama here and discussed the climate agenda along with ways to deepen bilateral strategic ties.

Dec 01, 2015, 00:30 AM IST

'Developed nations fall short of their share in climate efforts'

 All major developed countries failed to take on their "fair share" in planned efforts to tackle climate change, a study by 18 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said.

Oct 20, 2015, 10:22 AM IST

'2015, 2016 to become hottest on record'

Possible big changes in key global climate system suggest that global temperatures in 2015 and 2016 are set to reach record high levels, according to new research published on Monday by the Met Office, Britain's official weather agency.

Sep 15, 2015, 10:19 AM IST

Economic Survey 2013-14: Global deals on climate should address India's concerns

Global targets for all countries to achieve sustainable development should be looked at in the context of historical, spatial and other dimensions.

Jul 09, 2014, 20:04 PM IST