climate change

Did Delhi soar to 52.9 degrees Celsius? Mapping the world’s hottest temperatures

On Wednesday, Delhi’s Mungeshpur weather station recorded a temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius. If believed to be accurate, this breaks the national record of 51 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan’s Phalodi in 2016. Wednesday's heat is about four degrees lower than the world high of 56.7 in California’s Death Valley back in 1913

Too hot to handle: How much heat can a human body sustain?

Parts of India are grappling with extreme heat. Across the world too, temperatures are soaring, making people sweat profusely. Amid these rising temperatures, everyone seems to be asking — how hot is too hot? And what happens to the human body then? The answer, surprisingly, isn’t limited only to the thermometer; it has much to do with humidity. Here’s what you need to know

After Singapore Airlines, now turbulence on Qatar flight: Can wearing seat belt keep you safe?

Turbulence left 12 people, including six crew, injured on a Qatar Airways flight just a week after one person was killed and many seriously injured on a Singapore Airlines aircraft. Experts say passengers underestimate the dangers of turbulence and that a seat belt can protect the body from moving or being thrown forward

'Net zero emissions': What does it actually mean today?

In recent years, the concept of 'net zero' emissions has gained significant traction as governments and organisations worldwide commit to ambitious climate targets. Here we delve into the origins and evolution of net zero, tracing its roots from early climate negotiations in the 1990s to the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement

Summer Misery: Why is it so hot in Delhi? Is climate change making heatwaves worse?

Delhi is hot and it is going to scorch further this week. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for the National Capital as temperatures are expected to soar above 47 degrees Celsius. But are heatwaves becoming more intense and frequent? Is climate change to be blamed?

How rich countries act like greedy moneylenders while claiming to help fight climate change

Wealthy nations have loaned at least $18 billion at market-rate interest, including $10.2 billion in loans made by Japan, $3.6 billion by France, $1.9 billion by Germany and $1.5 billion by the United States, according to the review by Reuters and Big Local News, a journalism program at Stanford University

Fasten your seatbelts: Is air turbulence becoming more common due to the climate crisis?

The death of a British man and injuries to dozens of passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence on 21 May underscore the potential hazards of flying through unstable air. We explore whether cases of air turbulences are directly proportional to the rising climate change threat

No Child’s Play: Why children in South Korea are suing its government over climate change

South Korea’s constitutional court is hearing the final plea in what is dubbed the baby climate change case. In it, over 200 plaintiffs, including children, adults and even a one-year-old infant, nicknamed Woodpecker, are arguing that the government’s climate goals are too weak. Experts say this case, the first in East Asia, will encourage further such action in the region

Uttarakhand: Snow leopards spotted wandering off a bridge in Gangotri National Park, drive wildlife lovers crazy

Rightly termed the ghost of the mountains, as they are very hard to spot and find, snow leopards have been photographed in Gangotri in a different mood

How climate change can worsen dementia and depression

Researchers have discovered that climate change can have detrimental effects on brain health and exacerbate several neurological conditions. After reviewing hundreds of studies spanning over half a century, a report analysed the impact of extreme weather on 19 nervous system conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer's, meningitis, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis