The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Anganwadi workers seek revision in schedule across Karnataka as heat keeps many children away

As attendance has declined in anganwadis owing to the intense heat, anganwadi workers have urged the State government to revise the functioning hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in all districts, like the way it is being done in the eight districts of north Karnataka, including Kalaburagi and Raichur,…

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Auto, cab, and bus drivers in Bengaluru navigate scorching heat with traffic

As the sun beats down on the bustling streets of Bengaluru this year coupled with a water crisis, the city’s auto, cab, and bus drivers find themselves facing a challenge - coping with the scorching summer heat while navigating through traffic-laden roads.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

‘Exceptional’ Sahara dust cloud heading across Europe

A massive dust plume is crossing Europe, deteriorating air quality in many areas, warns the European climate monitor. The phenomenon has been increasing in recent years, and this is the third dust episode in two weeks.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 8, 2024

Street vendors struggle with wilting wares, searing heat in Bengaluru

Bengaluru street vendors struggle with wilted produce and intense heat, impacting business and livelihoods.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

Temperature touches 40 degrees C, DDMA issues alert in Kollam

“If you feel uncomfortable, you should rest and seek medical help. The official warnings of the IMD and the DDMA should be obeyed,” said Collector N. Devidas.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

Scientists confirm record highs for three most important heat-trapping gases

Global concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide climbed to unseen levels in 2023, underlining climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2024

Dozens of flights cancelled as Storm Kathleen hits west of UK

Yellow wind warnings issued while storms also brings hottest day of the year, reaching 20.9C in Suffolk

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Pourakarmikas grapple with heat this summer, demand half day work in Bengaluru

Bengaluru pourakarmikas struggle with sweltering heat, demanding adequate drinking water and half-day work with weekly off.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Early bloom of cherry blossoms another marker of climate change

Climate change is causing Japanese cherry blossoms, a famous symbol of spring, to burst into peak bloom early. From Tokyo to Paris and Washington DC, nature’s calendar has been disrupted by unprecedented warm weather that could ultimately prove detrimental to one of the world’s most admired flowers.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2024

T. Narsipur in Mysuru dist. sizzles at 40.1 degrees C

T. Narsipur in Mysuru district recorded 40.1 degrees C on Saturday, underlining the severity of the summer this year.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024