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Climate Change Could Slash Global GDP Per Capita Up To 24% By 2100

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. […]

Heatwave Horror: Climate Change Triples European Heatwave Death Toll

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 […]

High AC Usage In Chennai Emerges As Major Climate Challenge: Study

 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 […]

Severe Winter Likely In India As La Niña Conditions Return, Says IMD

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 […]

Climate Change Drives Rising Instability In Global Crop Yields : Study

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 […]

Invisible Turbulence Rises 55% As Climate Change Reshapes Air Travel Risks

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 Acquires Chempolis; To Invest $1 Bn To Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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 […]

SEBI’s BRSR Framework, Future Of ESG Reporting In India

Industry leaders discuss SEBI’s BRSR framework, moving corporate reporting beyond compliance to foster deeper ESG commitments, enhance transparency and drive sustainable business practices for India’s future Mayank Badhwar This session delves into the evolving role of corporate sustainability reporting, moving beyond compliance to a deeper commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Focusing on […]

Experts Stress Need For Tech, Sustainability To Tackle India’s Waste Crisis

Abhinav Kumar Jha A report by the Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) revealed that India generates over 62 million tonne (MT) of waste in a year. Only 43 MT of total waste generated gets collected, with 12 MT being treated before disposal and the remaining 31 MT simply discarded in waste yards. Most of the […]

Bisleri CEO Sounds Alarm On India’s Water Crisis, Warns Of Severe Consequences

India’s unsustainable groundwater extraction could lead to severe water shortages within 20 years Abhinav Kumar Jha India, with only 4 per cent of global groundwater, has depleted 25 per cent of its resources in 70 years, mainly due to agriculture. “You can see that if you continue to extract water at the rate you are […]