climate change
Hotter Times Ahead For India
A heat wave that is currently gripping large parts of the Indian sub-continent may be a sign of hotter times to come, climate scientists say.
Everest Glaciers May Vanish By 2100
Study predicts that greenhouse gases will cause a dramatic reduction in glaciers on Mount Everest, impacting more than a billion people living downsteam.
In The Heat: India’s Heatwave And The Future Crisis
Even as the death toll from India's heatwave continues to rise, there is more to come in the form of crop damage, writes Liz Hanna.
Exponential Aircon Use Could Drive Global Warming
Experts predict that the growing demand for air conditioning in developing nations will hike energy consumption to 64 percent by 2040.
Confirmation Of Tropospheric Hotspot Supports Global Warming
A new and improved dataset has confirmed the trophospheric hotspot, adding to the growing evidence of global warming.
ICARUS1 Enables Plants To Grow At Warmer Temperatures
The discovery of a universal regulator of sensitivity to high temperatures might pave the way for climate-adapted plants.
Sri Lankan Farmers Told To Adapt To Changing Climate
Climate change has caused Sri Lanka’s rice outputs to fall to their lowest levels since 2010, according to FAO estimates.
Cold Winds Push Pollutants To The Equator
Air pollution from East Asia rapidly travels towards tropical forests where they can impact the ozone layer, scientists say.
Friction Tames Typhoons, Study Says
Scientists predict that energy lost as friction during rain could lessen a typhoon's intensity by as much as 30 percent.
