Temperature
Weeks before COP27, UN Climate Change says current plans not enough
October 26, 2022
A new report from UN Climate Change has asked countries to set far more ambitious targets for themselves for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions as the current efforts are not enough to limit global warming. The report released today shows that while some countries are managin...
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European heatwaves linger on at fag end of summer
August 26, 2022
Last week of August is meant to be rather pleasant in Europe as the summer wanes but leaves enough of sun to keep the clouds and rain at bay. The normal temperatures are in mid-20°C and minimums around 15°C. But on August 25, Paris was still sweltering at 33°C and Koln in Germ...
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Climate change caused 60,000 farmer suicides in India – Report
August 2, 2017
The dark sides of climate change are attributed to nearly 60,000 Indian farmer suicides in India as per a recent research that noted the vulnerable sides of the rising temperature in the developing nations.
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2016 most likely the hottest year on record
November 16, 2016
As COP22 entered its second week, WMO published a report stating that 2016 is likely the hottest year on record, with world leaders such as Trump urged to take action.
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Paris Climate Agreement comes into force
November 5, 2016
After rolling ratifications of the Paris Climate Agreement by nations, the accord finally entered into a legal force on November 4, thus binding the governments, who have agreed to control the global temperature rise, to adhere to their promised contributions
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New Delhi to get monsoon showers in two days
June 28, 2016
After a long spell of hot and humid weather, Delhiites enjoyed a fresh spell of rains on Tuesday morning bringing a bit of relief. Thanks to these episodic showers, the temperature in the Indian capital dropped to 28 degrees celsius, against 39.6 degrees previously, turning the w...
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Indian PM Modi’s fruitful trip to Doha
June 8, 2016
Larsen & Toubro won a contract to construct the stadium for Qatar’s 2022 world cup worth 135 million dollar.
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Paris Climate Agreement
April 21, 2016
As world leaders come together to sign the Paris agreement, an international alliance of frontline and indigenous communities calls it a dangerous distraction. Close to 155 countries are preparing to sign the Paris agreement on Earth Day, April 22, in New York, but an internation...
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COP21 Global Climate Agreement
April 20, 2016
Around 150 countries will sign the Paris agreement on April 22, 2016, during the signing ceremony in New York. On 22 April 2016, approximately 150 countries under the United Nations framework convention will show up in New York to sign the agreement on climate change, sending a m...
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Summers in India
April 17, 2016
With mercury rising with every passing day and global warming adding to the heat each year, here are some Indian drinks that not only keep one from dehydration but also are great for taste buds. The world fears yet another hot summer as the temperature rises every year, thanks to...
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Global warming
April 5, 2016
According to a new study, global warming of 2.5 centigrade degrees by the year 2100 would risk trillions of dollars of world’s financial assets As per a research by Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political...
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Sunny weather
January 11, 2016
With the sun fairly warm, Delhiites experience a winter which isn’t as chilly as it usually is. As the weather remains moderate, the people are left wondering the reasons! Delhi is popular for its extreme weather conditions. It’s either too hot or too cold in the capital and ...
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