US Cold War Base in Greenland Exposed by Melting Ice
Climate change reveals Camp Century, a secret US nuclear base under Greenland's ice. Buried radioactive waste now threatens a major environmental disaster. Read the full report.
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India's 2025 Disaster Toll: Billions Lost, Lives Shattered
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
US Exit from Climate Governance: An Opportunity for Global South
With the US withdrawing from key climate bodies like UNFCCC & IPCC, global climate governance faces a void. This editorial argues it's a chance for middle-income nations & alliances like the International Solar Alliance to step up. Read more.
Himachal Awaits Promised Disaster Relief Funds
Himachal Pradesh residents face hardship as central disaster relief funds, promised after 2023 monsoon devastation, remain delayed. Learn about the state's struggle for recovery.
Lightning Emerges as India's Top Natural Killer
A new study reveals lightning caused 46% of India's weather-related deaths from 2002-2022. Climate change and deforestation are driving a surge in strikes, turning it into a national crisis.
2025 Disasters Cost $120+ Billion: Climate Report
A new report reveals disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, highlighting the steep price of climate inaction. Urgent emission cuts are needed to avert future crises. Read the full analysis.
Stalin: TN Gets Only 17% of Sought Climate Funds from Centre
CM M K Stalin criticizes the Union govt for sanctioning only Rs 4,136 crore against Tamil Nadu's Rs 24,679 crore demand for climate disaster relief. Despite the shortfall, the state pushes its own climate agenda.
South Asian MPs Propose Regional Climate Council
South Asian MPs propose a regional climate council (SACCC) to combat shared climate threats. Collective action is vital as the region faces severe GDP losses by 2050.
Sumatra Floods Death Toll Exceeds 900, Hunger Threat Grows
Devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill over 900. Officials warn starvation in isolated areas may push toll higher. Read the full report on the Southeast Asia disaster.
Himalayan Flood Debris 'Nearly Impossible' to Remove, Say Experts
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
₹979 Crore Disaster Funds for Himachal in FY25-26
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Indonesia Floods: Death Toll Rises to 442, Many Missing
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides rises to 442, with 402 missing. Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated cities as climate change intensifies the monsoon. Read more.
India's COP30 Success: Climate Finance Breakthrough Achieved
India celebrates major victories at COP30 climate summit with adaptation finance tripling, just transition mechanism, and global implementation accelerator established. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav explains outcomes.
COP30 verdict: More talk than action on climate
COP30 climate talks in Brazil failed to deliver ambitious emission cuts. India faced extreme weather on 99% of days, highlighting urgent need for climate action and adaptation finance.
Assam's Climate Action: 6 Projects Done, 9 Ongoing
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
Himachal Researchers Present Climate Change Studies
Researchers from Himachal Pradesh present groundbreaking papers on climate change adaptation and disaster management strategies at national conference. Learn about innovative solutions.
JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards Open Nominations
JSW & Times of India invite applications for Earth Care Awards 2024. New 'Communicators for Climate Action' category honors impactful environmental storytelling. Apply by Nov 30!
COP30 Brazil: Indigenous Mutirão Shapes Climate Summit
Discover how Brazil's COP30 championed 'mutirão' - an indigenous collective action approach creating new climate governance. Learn about this groundbreaking participatory model.
Real Climate Failures Beyond Brazil Summit Venues
The true shortcomings in climate action aren't in conference halls but in implementation gaps. Discover why 2025 climate policy progress remains inadequate despite summits.
Cat Bonds: India's Solution to $79.5B Disaster Losses
India ranks among world's most climate-vulnerable nations with $79.5B in disaster losses. Catastrophe bonds could reduce government's fiscal burden by transferring risk to investors.
COP30 Climate Summit Ends in Indecision and Delay
COP30 promised climate action but delivered turmoil instead. Shailendra Yashwant analyzes why the 2025 summit failed to deliver justice and implementation.
India Reaffirms Climate Equity at COP30 in Brazil
India takes strong stance on climate equity and justice at UNFCCC COP30 in Brazil, emphasizing developed nations' historical responsibility and opposing unfair financial burdens.
What is Climate Adaptation? Expert Explains
What does climate adaptation mean for our future? An expert explains how we must respond to the weather effects of a changing climate. Learn the key strategies now.
COP30: Oil Producers Win as Climate Talks Conclude
COP30 climate talks conclude with victory for oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia. Final declaration criticized as insufficient for planetary needs. Read analysis.
COP30: Power Shift as India, China Win Key Climate Concessions
COP30 climate summit in Brazil reflects a major power shift, accommodating India and China's concerns on finance and trade while omitting a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap demanded by EU nations.
COP30 Climate Talks Yield Limited Progress on Fossil Fuels
Global climate negotiations in Brazil produced agreement but failed to explicitly target fossil fuels. Key outcomes include adaptation finance boost and renewed focus on deforestation.
COP30 Climate Deal Reached, Sidesteps Fossil Fuels
Nations at COP30 in Brazil agreed on new climate efforts but the deal omits a direct fossil fuel phase-out plan. Critics call the agreement insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal.
COP30 Talks in Overtime as EU Objects to Climate Deal
COP30 climate negotiations extend beyond deadline as European Union rejects proposed agreement. Brazil presidency scrambles to find compromise among 200 nations. Read latest updates.
India Rejects Uniform Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at COP30
India demands differentiated approach to fossil fuel phase-out at COP30, citing welfare schemes like Ujjwala. Brazil's political package faces deadlock over climate finance and trade measures.
India falls 13 spots in Climate Change Performance Index
India drops 13 ranks to 23rd position in Climate Change Performance Index 2026. Denmark leads while top 3 spots remain vacant. Analysis of global climate performance at COP30 summit.
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