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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Climate

Climate believer vs denier binary is false. You can have any of 6 psychological responses

When it comes to climate change, people tend to be classified in a strict binary; nuance, it would seem, is for the birds. But climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe sees it differently.

India’s cyclone warning system is the model for disaster-proofing the country. Floods next

More than 40 per cent of districts in India that were previously dry are seeing floods and vice-versa. A holistic climate resilience approach is needed to address this.

Maharashtra sets up climate action cell to handhold polluting depts into reducing emissions

State has identified a clutch of government departments that by their nature of work tend to be major pollutants.

What climate FDI can do to make a real difference to a low carbon economy

The transition to a low-carbon economy is going to transform the global economy, driving a massive reallocation of capital.

‘Inconsistent with facts’: China denies reports it obstructed G20 discussions on fossil fuel use

China's foreign ministry stated they failed to reach an agreement because of ‘interference of geopolitical issues’ by other countries.

Climate change court cases more than double in 5 years as impacts hit home, says UN report

Some 2,180 climate-related lawsuits have been filed across 65 jurisdictions over the past 5 yrs, according to report by UN Environment Programme and Columbia University.

‘As good as it can get’ — Climate talks between US-China brought goodwill, modest progress

With relations at a low over national security issues, Washington has been trying to repair ties between the world's two biggest economies.

Mahindra, Godrej, Jindal—Meet India’s growing climate philanthropists

As foreign funding is under tight government scrutiny, domestic philanthropies and non-profits are stepping up to the challenge of making India climate-change proof.

Fossil fuels output must be cut to 6% annually by 2030 to avoid climate catastrophe, says study

Climate Analytics study was released on sidelines of UN climate talks in Bonn, where Thunberg said humanity needed to act on climate crisis now or face ‘the death sentence.’

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.