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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicClimate change

Topic: Climate change

Swiss glaciers record 4th-largest reduction after snowfall and heatwave

Switzerland has had its worst decade of ice melt on record, with one quarter of glacier volume lost since 2015, glaciers below 3,000m above sea level suffered in particular this year.

Indian art market finds its footing at home & how Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike is fuelling anxiety

Economist looks at art collector Shalini Passi’s garden in Delhi, NYT probes H-1B visa fee damage & Guardian reports on power needs in India and clash with New Delhi’s climate goals.

Trump calls climate change ‘greatest con job’ in UN General Assembly address

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) -President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job” in the world during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, doubling

Ozone hole reduces, layer to return to 1980s levels by mid-century—WMO report

The WMO Ozone Bulletin 2024 said lower ozone depletion was partly due to natural atmospheric factors but stressed the long-term improvement reflects the success of global action.

Why India’s magic number for AC temp is 24°C—Science, compromise & Net Zero mission

The demand for ACs is growing exponentially. In 2024, a record 14 million AC units were sold in India. By 2030, this figure will more than double.

Brace for impact: Climate change is set to intensify flight turbulence, warn scientists

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Clearing the air: Scientists find missing link to calculate atmospheric CO2 for climate change strategy

Bengaluru: Scientists studying plant growth in the Kaziranga region may have found the missing link in calculating carbon dioxide in the air to calibrate...

79% Indians see terrorism as biggest threat, only 49% feel the same about global economy—Pew survey

According to survey by Pew Research Centre, a median of 72% of respondents in 25 countries see spread of false information online as a major threat to their country.

How Japan is boosting its disaster preparedness

As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, Japan’s proactive approach offers a powerful model for building communities that are more resilient when disaster hits.

ICJ ruling paves way for legal action against historical emitters for failure to meet climate obligations

Though non-binding, the landmark advisory opinion says that nations that have been historically the worst impacted by climate change may be entitled to reparations.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.