COP29: India Calls for Equitable Carbon Space to Balance Development and Climate Goals

19 Nov 2024

India on Tuesday underscored the urgent need for developed countries to lead in mitigating climate change and ensuring adequate carbon space for developing nations, while highlighting the disproportionate financial burden borne by the Global South. Delivering the national statement at the COP29 summit in Baku, Minister of State for Environment...

Unprecedented Flooding Hits Sahara Desert After Torrential Rainfall

12 Oct 2024

In a highly unusual event, parts of the Sahara Desert experienced severe flooding after two days of heavy rainfall in southeastern Morocco, surpassing the region's typical yearly averages. Morocco's meteorology agency reported that the village of Tagounite, located about 450 kilometers south of Rabat, recorded more than 100mm of rain...

Saffron in Peril: Kashmir’s Golden Harvest Threatened by Global Warming

21 Sep 2024

In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, the vibrant saffron fields bloom each autumn, painting the landscape with hues of gold. Known as the "golden spice," Kashmiri saffron is celebrated worldwide for its distinct flavor, aroma, and health benefits. However, the precious crop faces an uncertain future as global warming...

Heat Deaths in Europe Could Triple by 2100; New Study Reveals

22 Aug 2024

A study published in Lancet Public Health has projected that heat-related deaths in Europe could triple by the end of the century, with southern European countries like Italy, Greece, and Spain experiencing the most significant increases. The research indicates that while cold-related deaths currently outnumber those from heat, the balance...

Ladakh Sizzles: Record Temperatures Threaten Glaciers, Flood Alert Issued

31 Jul 2024

Ladakh's soaring temperatures have raised concerns, according to the region's India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director, Sonam Lotus. Leh recorded a scorching 30.5 degrees Celsius on July 30, prompting worries about accelerated glacier melting. While acknowledging that July and August are Ladakh's hottest months, Lotus emphasized the unusual intensity of this...

Body Of A Mountain Climber Discovered In Peru After 22 Years

10 Jul 2024

Police have found the well-preserved body of American mountaineer William Stampfl, who was buried by an avalanche 22 years ago while climbing Mount Huascarán in the Andes. The body was discovered in the Ancash region near a camp at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) above sea level on Friday. Stampfl, 58,...