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Temperatures in 2018 were around 1.16 degrees Celsius (2.09 degrees Fahrenheit) above the average temperature of the second half of the 19th century, from 1850-1900, often used as a pre-industrial baseline for global temperature targets. (Photo: AFP)

It’s official – 2018 was the fourth consecutive hottest year on record

The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service also found 2015-2018 to be the hottest years on record.

25 Jan 2019 7:06 PM

Scientific consensus is consolidating that for in order for Earth to avoid the worst scourges of climate change, emissions must peak by 2020 and drastically reduce thereafter. (Photo: AFP)

Planet on course to miss the 2020 deadline

The world would miss its "best chance" of preventing climate change by ensuring global greenhouse gas emissions peak in 2020.

22 Jan 2019 3:05 PM

It is not temperatures but scarcity of water limiting the growth of forests as global warming increases. (Photo: File)

Global forest growth limited by scarcity of water as climate warms up

Study analysis ring width measurements from trees across all continents, except Antarctica.

21 Jan 2019 4:24 PM

They found the ice loss to be accelerating dramatically (Photo: File)

Antarctica is losing ice 6 times faster today than in 1980s

Antarctica is melting more than six times faster than it did in the 1980s, a new study shows

15 Jan 2019 1:02 PM

Astha Sarmah's tweet was retweeted 5.1 k times with many praising Astha as 'hope of the future'. (Photo: Twitter)

'Weather isn't climate': Assam girl takes on Trump's global warming tweet

Astha Sarmah, a 18-year-old girl from Jorhat, Assam, took on US President Donald Trump for his tweet on global warming.

28 Nov 2018 9:10 AM

After direct input from several aerospace and engine companies, the scientists said they have developed a design that could be suitable and could be ready to be deployed in 15 years, aiming to cut the rate of temperature change in half. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists weigh up stratospheric sunlight barrier to curb warming

Some researchers say the geo-engineering technique could limit rising temperatures that are causing climate change.

23 Nov 2018 11:50 AM

One and a half degree difference allowed a small microbe to develop into the Black Death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black Death could return: Global warming releases lethal microbes from permafrost

Peter Frankopan said melting of ice due to higher global temperatures could unleash biological agents trapped for thousands of years.

23 Oct 2018 1:51 PM

In the United States, Brazil and China, at least two-thirds of the barley goes into six-packs, drafts, kegs, cans and bottles (Photo: AFP)

Scientists say beer may become costlier because of global warming

Barley “is one of the most heat-sensitive crops globally,” but this study connects that to something that people care about.

15 Oct 2018 9:08 PM

For India, perhaps the biggest uncertainty revolves around the likely effect rising temperatures would have on the monsoons, on which the entire country depends. (Representational image)

Rising heat affects all, world must act as one

Global warming and climate change have become a part of our lexicon during the past couple of decades.

15 Oct 2018 12:06 AM

A rise in temperatures can lead to far more deaths in the summer heat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heed climate warning

The point is whether the human race will find the collective political and moral will to fight climate change.

11 Oct 2018 12:43 AM

Sunil Duggal, Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Zinc

Man on Mission to Galvanize Indian Economy

Many studies have elaborated the impact on structures due to global warming and their exposure to corrosion.

25 Sep 2018 12:48 AM

In Kerala, there are some 44 dams that store river waters. Not being forewarned about the unexpected heavy rains in mid-August, the dams were in danger of overflowing and suddenly released excess water. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala re-runs loom as rains’ intensity to grow

Massive floods following unexpected heavy rains leading to the loss of lives and destruction of property have become more common in recent years.

12 Sep 2018 1:19 AM

As glaciers thin around the world, they are modifying their landscapes dramatically. (Photo: Pixabay)

Global warming hikes risk of landslide tsunamis, says study

With global warming causing glaciers to shrink, there is increased risk of tidal waves triggered by collapse of rocky slopes.

07 Sep 2018 12:12 PM

In Kerala, all 35 of the state's major reservoirs were brimming with rain water by August 10, forcing local authorities to open the sluice gates on the Idukki Dam for the first time in 26 years. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods match climate change predictions, worse to come

'If we continue with current levels of emissions - which is not unlikely - we will have unmanageable risks,' says scientist.

25 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

If polar ice continues to melt, forests are slashed and greenhouse gases rise to new highs, the Earth will pass a tipping point. (Photo: AFP)

Earth risks tipping into 'hothouse' state: study

The risk of tipping cascades could be significant at a 2 C temperature rise, and could increase sharply beyond that point.

07 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Microbes, viruses may help predict pace of climate change: Study

Many of these bacterial "consumers" and the viruses that influence them have been identified for the first time.

17 Jul 2018 3:40 PM

The report also said that policy makers should immediately measure gaps in access to cooling in their respective countries, as an evidence base for more proactive and integrated policy-making. (Photo: Pixabay)

India struggles to stay cool amidst global warming: report

Indians are at risk from lack of access to cooling as global warming continues to threaten health and climate.

17 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

Thinking skills may suffer on hot days

Heat waves have detrimental effects in young healthy adults too.

12 Jul 2018 6:47 PM

Study reveals Earth may end up being twice as warm as projected by climate models

Today our planet is warming much faster as human caused carbon dioxide emissions continue to grow.

10 Jul 2018 4:23 PM

If excessive use of air conditioning depends on power derived from fossil fuels, there will be an air quality and human health tradeoff. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air conditioning could add to global warming woes: Study

Air quality is a big issue for public health.

04 Jul 2018 8:53 PM

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