State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Sea Level Rise
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United we slam
The Pacific island nations of Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, the Marshall Islands and the Cook Islands have one thing in common: they may all be wiped out in 50 years. Because climate change has
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New lease of life
The Dead Sea could end up living up to its name in less than 50 years. The saltiest water body in the world may cease to exist if its surface level continues to recede at the present rate of one
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Shrinking coastline
Suriname's northwest district of Coronie is threatened by encroaching Atlantic waves that have created a saltwater swamp. Swampwaters are starting to eat into the main road through Totness, the
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Right picture
Global sea levels could rise by eight inches till the end of this century
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Chilling effect
Rising sea levels are one of the major consequences of global warming. This could be most evident in the vast west Antarctica ice sheet. But a new study done by us researchers of the region's
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Climate change - A challenge to India's economy
Briefing paper on climate change for members of Parliament by Anil Agarwal - Calling upon policy makers to recognise India's stake in the international climate change negotiations.
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China Keen To See CO2 Emissions Peak -Top Diplomat
China is keen to halt growth in its greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, but lifting tens of millions out of poverty must remain its primary goal, the country's climate change ambassador said on Wednesday.
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Why a butterfly can destroy a behemoth
<h1><a class="l" href="http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/11/23/stories/2010112353020100.htm&sa=X&ei=e5_rTN6uKIK6vwPVibnZAQ&ved=0CDAQ-AsoAjAB&usg=AFQjCNGR6he6ZoBpwDyOKhgO3sT3vwsf8A" a="true">Navi Mumbai airport gets 'green' signal</a></h1> <p><em>- Business Line, 23 November 2010</em></p> <p> </p>
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Decoding climate change risks
<p><strong><img alt="" src="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/media/iep/homepage/msanwal_blog.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 117px;" /></strong></p> <p><strong>Small changes in urban human behavior