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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicClimate change

Topic: Climate change

It’s snowing in Saudi Arabia. What caused the 1st snowfall in 30 years and –4°C desert cold?

New Delhi: Parts of Saudi Arabia’s northern desert turned white this week after rare and heavy snowfall. In regions such as Tabuk and Al-Jawf,...

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

India’s ‘steely’ resistance in face of climate goals, and a fashion-forward country

NYT's profile of Vir Das delves into how he has the 'unique distinction' of having his comedy result in an Emmy on one hand & an official rebuke from Indian govt on the other.

‘Our land is not for sale.’ Indigenous peoples finally have a voice at COP30

Indigenous lands deliver the world’s most effective responses to the climate crisis, from curbing deforestation to storing carbon. Yet they remain without formal recognition.

Belém COP30 ends with a flutter as climate finance plan sidesteps fossil fuel truth

India reaffirms support to COP30 declaration, says any attempt to reopen issues that have already been gavelled would set 'a dangerous precedent'. 

India reaffirms support to COP30, welcomes key outcomes

In an address during the closing plenary, Indian representatives said that climate change issues cannot be brushed under the carpet, & parties have started to reverse this trend.

Turkey to host COP31 as standoff ends, Australia will lead climate negotiations

Neither country was willing to concede initially but Australia backed down in exchange for its representative chairing talks. Experts say test will be what next COP brings to table.

India slides 13 spots on Climate Change Performance Index. Lack of coal exit timeline acting as barrier

India is ranked 23 this year in index that tracked 63 countries & EU’s climate mitigation performance. Report notes ‘substantial progress’ in India’s renewable energy adoption.

India to host Global Big Cat Summit in 2026; links conservation to climate adaptation at COP30

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasises role of big cat conservation in climate action, urges countries to include nature-based solutions in updated NDCs.

Oil’s not well: 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP30 in Brazil, says climate advocacy group

Except for Brazil, fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber delegates from every other nation at climate talks, finds independent analysis. Members from largest oil & gas cos among delegates.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.