Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Sulphuric acid clouds caused darkness, cold, killing dinosaurs

It took the climate about 30 years to recover, the scientists found.

Jan 15, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Scientists develop model to predict Indian monsoon in advance

The new model gives correct predictions for onset in more than 70 percent and for withdrawal in more than 80 percent of the considered years.

Apr 21, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Sea levels rise behind high climatic damage costs: Study

Climate change pose a greater risk for coastal regions as it leads to rise in sea-level which, in turn, produces more frequent and intense coastal flood events. 

Feb 29, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Record warm years 'almost certainly' due to man-made climate change

Natural climate variability causes temperatures to wax and wane over a period of several years, rather than varying erratically from one year to the next.

Jan 25, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Global warming: Next ice age delayed for 100,000 years

Global warming could delay next ice age, says a new study.

Jan 15, 2016, 20:20 PM IST