World Water Day 2023: History, significance and theme

World Water Day 2023: History, significance and theme

World Water Day is an annual observance held on March 22 to promote awareness about the importance of water conservation. The main objective of World Water Day is to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6, which seeks to ensure access to safe water and sanitation for everyone by 2030. The day serves as … Read more

Climate change is triggering more earthquakes

Climate change is triggering more earthquakes

On Tuesday, a series of devastating earthquakes hit India, Pakistan, and neighbouring Afghanistan, resulting in unprecedented destruction. According to local media reports, at least nine people were killed and over 160 others were injured in Pakistan when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of the country. The exact cause of these catastrophic natural disasters is … Read more

Mushroom farming with trees combats climate change, feeds millions

Mushroom farming with trees combats climate change, feeds millions

A recent study by scientists at the University of Stirling suggests that growing edible mushrooms alongside trees can offer a solution to mitigate the impact of climate change while providing a valuable food source for millions of people. The study, published in the prestigious journal PNAS, highlights that this approach not only reduces the need … Read more

IPCC: UN warns of major food grain production drop in India

Five ways the IPCC report could impact businesses

The UN panel of experts has cautioned that India’s food production could significantly decline if global warming is not controlled. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the G20 nations to take urgent action to reduce their carbon emissions and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. He warned that India’s food production could see a … Read more

Summary of new IPCC report on climate change, key points

Summary of new IPCC report on climate change, key points

The latest assessment of the climate crisis has been released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), who are considered the world’s foremost scientific authority on the matter. This report arrives at a crucial juncture, as governments are currently assessing their policies under the Paris Agreement that was approved in 2015. The report’s … Read more

Rich countries must achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040

Rich countries must achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040

This Monday, the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a group that aims to explain everything that is known so far about global warming, published its latest report.  In the document, they gathered the results of the investigations carried out in the last eight years and ensure that if humanity wants the … Read more

Top 10 countries with the highest deforestation rates

Top 10 countries with the highest deforestation rates

Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the world today. Trees are vital to the health of our planet, and their loss contributes to climate change, soil erosion, and the extinction of numerous plant and animal species. The latest data shows that deforestation rates continue to rise, particularly in developing countries where … Read more

Here are Positive climate news of the week

Here are Positive climate news of the week

As green journalists, we often encounter terms such as eco-anxiety, climate doom, and environmental existential dread, which can be overwhelming. Despite the numerous concerns surrounding the climate and nature crises, we must not lose hope, as hopelessness leads to apathy. This article will be updated regularly with the latest good news. If you find a … Read more

UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis

UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis

On Monday, the United Nations was set to release a summary report that condenses over 10,500 pages of scientific research on global warming authored by more than 1,000 scientists over almost a decade. Summary for policymakers The report, a dense 30-page “summary for policymakers” prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is expected … Read more

Kashmir’s climate-resilient homes: A sustainable and cultural Heritage

Kashmir's climate-resilient homes: A sustainable and cultural Heritage

Kashmir’s climate-resilient homes refer to traditional homes in the region that have evolved over centuries to adapt to the harsh winters, hot summers, and heavy rainfall in the area. These homes typically use locally-sourced materials and techniques that are well-suited to the local climate, such as wood, mud, and stone construction, and ventilation systems that … Read more