The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Two of every five amphibians threatened with extinction, reveals study

Climate change is emerging as a major threat to frogs, salamanders, and caecilians, according to a new study. Data from over 8,000 species showed that two out of five amphibians are threatened with extinction, with climate change being the primary threat for 39%. Habitat destruction and degradation, disease, and overexploitation…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Travel as we know it could be on the brink of extinction by 2040, warns report

Belgium, Slovenia and Poland touted as most popular future holiday destinations due to climate change

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka

Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health urges Karnataka govt. and State High Court to ban firecrackers to combat climate change. Suggests 300% tax increase, strict regulation of timings and silent hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative

Australia will make a 'modest contribution' to the Green Climate Fund after a five-year absence, which will help developing nations respond to climate change.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Offshore Wind Farms Have A Whale Of A Problem

Building undersea windmill platforms may hurt whales, dividing environmentalists over priorities — sea life or climate change?

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system

With a national carbon accounting system in place, India can set targets, make predictions about future emission reductions and track its progress against goals

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great

A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2023

Amid increasing whale stranding, CMFRI to survey marine mammals

CMFRI researchers embark on 100-day survey to understand marine mammal diversity on Indian coast. Aiming to assess stock and population, they will analyse stranding events, habitat modelling and impacts of climatic conditions. Project also seeks to understand behaviour, population dynamics and ecology to enable effective conservation. Climate change and ocean…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late

Pope Francis is shaming and challenging world leaders to take concrete action to slow climate change before it’s too late

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Tarantula endemic to the Nilgiris could be under threat from habitat loss, climate change: Researchers

The Nilgiri large burrowing spider, highly sought after in the exotic pet trade, and threatened by climate change, needs to be studied before its too late, say researchers.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023