State of the climate in Asia 2023
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst
Climate Change
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Scientists urge G8 not to ignore global warming
World leaders must not allow concern for energy security to distract them from taking promised action on global warming, top world scientists said today. Climate change solutions agreed at the G8
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Global warming hits Walker circulation
Global warming slows down wind circulation over the Pacific
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Global warming changing evolutionary patterns
Some species of animals are changing genetically in order to adapt to rapid climate change within the timeframe of just a few generations, scientists said. Smaller animals in particular that can
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Gore to train 1,000 to spread word about climate
Al Gore hopes to train 1,000 messengers he hopes will spread out across the country and present a slide show about global warming that captures the essence of his Hollywood documentary and book. The
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Global warming dangerous than terror: Dalai Lama
The spiritual guru of Tibetans, the Dalai Lama, has called for joint efforts by countries to combat global warming, which, he feels, is the biggest threat to the very existence of our civilisation in
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Melting glaciers worry Virbhadra
Drought, monsoon failure, flash floods and receding water level in local streams are matters of serious concern and need immediate attention. This was stated by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh while
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Global warming rings alarm for dormice
Climate change is bringing animals out of hibernation prematurely, making them lose weight and causing them stress, Italian scientists said. Spring-like temperatures too early in the year are waking
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Increase in India's emissions worrying'
India's dependence on coal for energy has resulted in increase of emissions at an alarming rate, which has greatly resulted in the climate change. A World Bank report "Little Green Data Book 2006'
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Is corporate going green?
Corporate America, which once dismissed fears about global warming as unfounded, appears to be changing its mind, publicly acknowledging its influence on climate change and striving for a greener
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Global warming , CO2 poisoning forests
Global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could give birth to thick forests, but with more toxic forms of poisonous ivy and other noxious vines, researchers say. Higher