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Friday, January 2, 2026
TopicClimate change

Topic: Climate change

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.

India must invest $2.4 trillion by 2050 to see climate-resilient urban growth, says World Bank

In a report, the bank says India’s urban population may nearly double to 951 mn by 2050, but cities face rising climate risks, requiring massive investment in resilient infra.

How Gen Z is driving a fundamental shift in cyber policies

Gen Z is the first true digital natives, and this immersion has shaped them into a generation that intuitively understands digital systems and expects them to operate transparently, inclusively and responsibly.

On Camera

Hot metals are exposing the fossil fuel fantasy

Two metals, copper and silver, are indelibly associated with mass electrification that is making coal, oil and gas redundant across the world.

Looking to 2026, India to bet on diversification of energy basket—not disengagement from Russia crude

US sanctions reshuffle India’s crude procurement, pushing refiners towards new intermediaries, the Middle East and Americas.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

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.