climate
The youth prioritises agriculture
Discussions about development spending and reducing Bangladesh's climate vulnerability are often dominated—understandably—by politicians and donors. These are the decision-makers who affect...
Climate change 'to make transatlantic flights longer'
Flights from the UK to the US could take longer due to the changes in the climate, according to a new study.
Man-made heat put in oceans has doubled since 1997: Study
The amount of man-made heat energy absorbed by the seas has doubled since 1997, a study released Monday shows.
AGREEING TO SAVE THE PLANET
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, held in Paris from 30 November to 12 December 2015, was the biggest event of its kind.
NOAA says 2015 was US' second hottest year on record
Last year was the second hottest on record in the contiguous United States, and included 10 major weather and climate events, such as droughts and storms, that each led to over $1 billion in...
What Paris deal means for developing world
Despite some misgivings, there is a recognition in India, as elsewhere in the developing world, that compromise was inevitable to get the Paris deal.
Climate deal draft reached in Paris
Organisers of climate talks in Paris say a final draft text has been reached after nearly two weeks of intensive negotiations.
COP21: Rows likely over new climate text
A critical "clean" draft text has been published at UN climate talks here in Paris after delays.
Paris climate deal ‘more likely’
Nearly 150 global leaders are gathering in Paris on Sunday for a critical UN climate meeting, amid tight security.The conference, known as COP21, will attempt to craft a long-term deal to limit...
Climate crunch to dominate Commonwealth summit
The 2015 Commonwealth Summit kicks off on Friday to a grand opening ceremony with Queen Elizabeth, followed by intense working sessions where world leaders will grapple with climate change.
'Dramatic retreat' seen in Greenland glacier
A major glacier in northeastern Greenland is rapidly crumbling into the Atlantic Ocean and experts warned on Thursday the breakup will likely raise global sea level by 18 inches (a half meter).