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Friday, January 23, 2026
TopicClimate change

Topic: Climate change

Rerouting ships to Cape of Good Hope helped scientists study how aerosols affect clouds

The study by researchers at Florida State University, published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, highlights a complex trade-off: Improving air quality reduces cloud-induced cooling, but it delivers major public health benefits.

From declarations to deliverables—why India’s climate strategy is different

Bharat Climate Forum 2026 was convened as India faces a dual challenge: to meet ambitious climate goals while accelerating industrialisation, job creation and resilient development.

MGNREGA was India’s climate safety net. VB-GRAMG takes that away

VB-GRAMG marks a fundamental departure from the logic that made MGNREGA responsive to climate risk.

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'. 

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.

On Camera

We are wrong to cancel AR Rahman who contributed so much to Bollywood patriotism

For over three decades, AR Rahman has been a cultural ambassador of Indian pluralism. And yet, in today’s climate, that legacy seems disturbingly fragile.

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.