COP30 will be remembered not for breakthroughs, but for a spectacular failure of willpower, writes Dr M Muneer Byline: Dr M Muneer, He is a Fortune-500 advisor, start-up investor and co-founder of the non-profit Medici Institute for Innovation. So here we are… The planet is burning, the glaciers are in therapy, and the United States […]
Aging dams and extreme weather are making hydroelectric power less dependable just as countries seek more clean energy As countries race to expand clean energy, one of their oldest and most trusted power sources is starting to falter. Brazil’s giant Tucuruí Dam, long seen as a pillar of its electricity system, now shows how age […]
On international day Against climate change, India reaffirms its climate commitment Climate does not discriminate often, it affects everyone. Every year on 24 October, the world observes the International Day Against Climate Change to raise awareness and inspire global action against one of the gravest challenges facing humanity. This day was established by the United […]
Study says, “Following Paris Agreement targets could boost global income by 0.25 per cent, highlighting economic benefits of limiting temperature rise” A new study published in PLOS Climate warns that, if global temperatures continue to rise unchecked, up to 24 per cent of global GDP per capita could be lost by the end of the century. […]
A major new study has found that climate change was responsible for nearly 70 per cent of heat-related deaths across Europe during the summer of 2025, effectively tripling the toll from extreme temperatures Researchers estimate that 16,500 of the 24,400 heat deaths recorded across 854 European cities were directly attributable to climate change, which increased […]
iFOREST study highlights poor maintenance, refrigerant leaks and lack of awareness driving emissions and household costs Rising temperatures are pushing households in Chennai to rely heavily on-air conditioners (ACs), but poor maintenance practices and refrigerant leaks are amplifying the city’s climate footprint, according to a new study by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and […]
Meteorologists warn of colder than usual December-January, with La Niña expected to alter weather patterns across the subcontinent India could face an unusually severe winter this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that La Niña conditions are likely to emerge by December, intensifying cold waves across much of the country. La Niña, the […]
Study warns food systems face growing risks as hotter, drier conditions hit harvests Climate change is already reshaping what ends up on global menus, from corn flakes to tofu, as hotter and drier weather triggers sharp swings in food crop yields, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. The study, published in […]
Airlines face higher safety costs as clear-air turbulence intensifies over major routes, straining insurance and passenger preparedness Aviation experts are warning of a sharp increase in clear-air turbulence, an invisible form of mid-flight instability that has surged 55 per cent since 1979, according to research from the University of Reading, United Kingdom. Unlike turbulence linked […]
AM Green Technology and Solutions BV, part of the AM Green Group, has announced the acquisition of Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3 BV. According to an official release, this acquisition will bolster AM Green’s vision of transforming Chempolis’s next-generation 2G bio-fuel technology into a comprehensive global bio-refinery platform, with a substantial investment of approximately USD […]
