Climate Change

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts

India is on alert for air travel disruptions due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano. The DGCA has issued advisories for airlines to avoid affected areas.

To defeat the global Goliaths devastating our planet, we must raise an army of Davids

Australia's climate crisis worsens as fossil fuel lobbyists dominate Cop30 talks, undermining efforts to combat climate change. The need for grassroots action grows amid a sense of powerlessness.

Botanists decode secret life of rare plants to ensure reintroduction success

Botanists are uncovering methods to reintroduce rare plants to prevent extinction. This work is crucial as nearly half of flowering plants face threats.

AP CM calls for policy to achieve  net-zero pollution levels in State

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged officials to create a comprehensive policy for managing plastic waste and achieving net-zero pollution levels.

Drought amplifies human-wildlife conflict, study finds

A study reveals that drought conditions in California lead to more human-wildlife encounters, highlighting a growing issue linked to climate change.

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: they reveal how little time is left

The Cop30 climate summit in Brazil concluded without significant agreements on fossil fuel reduction or climate finance, highlighting urgent global disparities. Developing nations demand more support to combat climate emergencies they did not cause.

SECM invites entries for State Energy Conservation Awards by December 5

The A.P. State Energy Conservation Mission is calling for entries for the State Energy Conservation Awards by December 5, 2025. This initiative encourages energy efficiency and climate-responsible practices among major energy users.

Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way

The recent Cop30 climate summit ended without addressing fossil fuel phaseout, despite initial hopes. This outcome highlights the influence of fossil fuel interests on global climate policy.

Government working on ways to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning sector: DPIIT Secy

The government is exploring measures to lower energy use in the air conditioning sector due to rising demand. This includes new technologies and domestic manufacturing initiatives.

Weather disasters are surging in the Amazon. Reporting isn’t.

Extreme weather events in the Amazon are increasing, but reporting on these disasters is inadequate. This underreporting poses significant risks to local communities and infrastructure.

‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures

Residents in Bulacan, Philippines, have faced six months of flooding following Typhoon Emong. This prolonged inundation highlights the severe impacts of climate change on local weather patterns.

We delivered a clear message at Cop30: the delayers and defeatists are losing the climate fight

At COP30 in Brazil, over 190 countries united to reaffirm their commitment to climate action and clean energy, despite challenges. This highlights a global consensus against climate inaction.