From PBS Terra “Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S. and many places around the world, and it’s only getting worse. The most deadly heat waves so far have been dry heat waves. But a new threat is rising: humid heat waves, aka wet-bulb events. “Scientists have identified wet-bulb temperatures where sweat can’tContinue reading “When Will Extreme Heat Become Unlivable?”
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‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil
From The Guardian “‘Climate is our biggest war. Climate is here for the next 100 years. We need to focus and … not allow those [other] wars to take our attention away from the bigger fight that we need to have.’ “Ana Toni, the chief executive of Cop30, the UN climate summit to be heldContinue reading “‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil”
Can solar power spark a shift away from coal in India?
From The Economic Times “SynopsisIndia’s solar power surge in early 2025 led to a rare decline in fossil fuel power production, potentially setting the stage for reduced annual coal consumption. A record 32.4% jump in solar generation helped utilities meet demand while cutting natural gas output. With expectations of above-average monsoon rains boosting hydropower, furtherContinue reading “Can solar power spark a shift away from coal in India?”
Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly
From Paul Beckwith “A new preprint paper has been released examining how global warming has accelerated significantly. The paper statistically shows to high probability that the acceleration of global warming has essentially doubled over the last decade, from 0.2 C per decade to more than double 0.43 C per decade.” Click Here to Read MoreContinue reading “Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly”
After wet May, searing heatwave, a result of how climate change modifying weather systems
From Times of India “Experts are increasingly pointing to climate change as a major driver behind the rising frequency, intensity, and changing geography of heatwaves across the country.” Click Here to Read More By Neel Kamal 13 June 2025
Almost 2 billion lives in South Asia at risk from rising snow and glacier melt: report
From South China Morning Post “The risks are aggravated by black carbon pollution, which could curb water supply from many rivers flowing through the Himalayan plains.” Click Here to Read More By Biman Mukherji 2 June 2025
India’s Cooling Challenge
From Climate Emergency Forum “In-depth discussion on the escalating climate crisis in India, focusing on the nation’s acute vulnerability and the urgent need for innovative cooling solutions. Dr. Soumitra Das, founder of the Healthy Climate Initiative, outlines how India’s population density and geographic diversity, including Himalayan glaciers and populated coastlines, compound climate risks. He highlightsContinue reading “India’s Cooling Challenge”
India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how.
From The Economic Times “SynopsisIndia, a major carbon emitter, is aggressively expanding its clean energy sector, with solar power becoming increasingly cost-effective. While coal still dominates electricity generation, renewable energy capacity is rapidly growing, driven by government policies and private investments. Challenges remain in optimizing renewable energy use and building necessary infrastructure to meet theContinue reading “India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how.”
‘Like touching climate change’: glaciers reveal records of the way the world was
From The Guardian “Glaciers, especially in non-polar regions, are very much at the forefront of global warming,” said Barbante. “They are water reservoirs for millions of people, so if the ice completely disappears there will be huge problems. We are witnessing what is happening and it must be documented so we can leave something forContinue reading “‘Like touching climate change’: glaciers reveal records of the way the world was”
India Ups Monsoon Forecast To 106%, Heavy Rains Batter West Coast | Climate Tracker
From WION “India has revised its monsoon forecast to 106% of the long-period average, indicating a wetter season ahead.” Click Here to Read More By WION 28 May 2025
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