Alaska sees record temperatures in heatwave
An "all-time high" temperature record has been set in the US state of Alaska, despite much of the country sitting in the Arctic circle. Temperatures peaked at 32.22 Celsius (90F) on 4 July at an airport
Glacial Melt
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Isro images show Gangotri glacier receded 1.5km in 30 yrs
Retreat Faster Than Observed Earlier Jayashree Nandi | TNN Bangalore: As big global players play the game of negotiations, and as the opposition wakes up to the implications of India
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Sikkim glacial melting may lead to water reduction in future
GANGTOK, Dec 3: The glaciers in Mount Khangchendzonga in Sikkim side have shown an estimated annual retreat of 4.15 m during two decades from 1986 to 2005 which could possibly led to some reduction of water availability in future. This was stated by Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in his reply to a question raised by Sikkim MP OT Lepcha in the Rajya Sabha recently.
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Antarctica melting glaciers may raise seas by 1.4m
Coastal cities and islands all across the world, including India, are facing serious threat from thinning of ice in Antarctica, according to latest research by 100 world-leading scientists from eight countries released here on Wednesday.
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Antarctica melting to affect India
RASHME SEHGAL India's coastal cities are under a new threat. The rapid melting of Antarctica ice will see sea levels rise by over one metre international scientists warn.
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Kanchenzonga glacier recedes
The glacier of the world famous Mount Kanchenzonga in Sikkim has receded 4.5 metres in the last 17 years (1986-2005), Union Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh confirmed on Monday.
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Impact of climatic parameters on statistical stream flow sensitivity analysis for hydro power
Large areas of Himalayas covered with seasonal snow during winter are rapidly changing during summer, significantly affects the stream flow of many rivers originating from Himalayas.
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The impacts of climate change on the Tibetan Plateau: A synthesis of recent science and Tibetan research
This comprehensive report surveys the full range of scientific findings on all aspects of climate change on the Tibetan Plateau. Summarises over 150 recent research reports published in scientific journals, by Chinese and international scientists.
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Community-based adaptation to climate change: an overview
In this overview paper the authors describe how community-based approaches to climate change have emerged, and the similarities and differences between CBA and other participatory development and disaster risk reduction approaches.
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Warmer Ladakh has more to eat
Climate change is leaving Ladakhis rather confused. This cold desert perched on the roof of the world is now warmer. There is more rain. Ladakhis are seeing these changes as a mixed blessing. Till some years ago Ladakh received merely 35 mm of rain. No farmer or household counted on rainfall for crops or for drinking water.
