At least 710 million tonnes of plastic will be generated even if governments take concerted action to reduce waste, say researchers from University of Leeds. Read more »
Annual mean global temperature in the next five years may be at least 1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Read more »
The watermelon snow is caused by algae that is commonly found in the Dark Zone of Greenland. Read more »
Can same policy measures address the twin challenges of air pollution and climate change effectively? A new study provides the answer. Read more »
Cheap thermal power is now a myth as continuous renewable energy has become more is more competitive now. Read more »
The new maps will help scientists with routine, widespread data to detect variations throughout the year. Read more »
The fall in air and water pollution due to the lockdown is a temporary phenomenon and should not prompt the world to lower the guard in the fight against climate change. Read more »
Lockdown has given Yamuna a fresh lease of life, but things will be back to normal once the restrictions are lifted. Read more »
The coronavirus outbreak will result in a deeper understanding of the ties that bind humanity, and help the world in its fight against climate change. Read more »
Three times the area of Greenland, the ozone hole covers most of the central Arctic; no reason to worry yet, say scientists. Read more »