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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicGlobal warming

Topic: Global warming

Climate change to cost Germany up to 900 billion euros by 2050, say economic research firms

The study also comes amid debates in ruling coalition on how Germany could cut greenhouse emissions in challenging sectors to become carbon neutral by 2045.

Why north India is seeing March-like temperatures in February

Parts of the north have been seeing unusually high temperatures over the past few days. States like Himachal and Uttarakhand are seeing 6 to 11 degrees more than normal, says IMD.

Mumbai among cities facing biggest threat as global sea levels rise, warns UN agency WMO

Report by World Meteorological Organization says sea levels rose 4.5 mm a year on average between 2013 & 2022, the highest ever, which could be disastrous for coastal cities.

Polar regions now have wildfires and heatwaves. Think beyond penguins and snow

Earth's polar regions are the canary in the coal mine when it comes to climate change. The North and South Poles have become our early warning system.

UK’s ‘warm banks’ are helping people cope with rising energy costs this winter

Warm banks are spaces where people can go to heat up for free if they can’t afford to turn on the heating in their home.

COP27 draft cover text a ‘work in progress’, says ambassador as countries voice divergent views

Financial facilities to developing countries facing debt crises was dropped from draft text, along with India's proposal to phase down 'all fossil fuels'.

Equity in climate action, contribution to loss & damage funds — what’s holding up COP27 talks

The climate summit, which started on 6 November, is scheduled to end Friday, but may stretch for longer if the issues aren’t resolved in time, said observers.

At COP27, EU says will back India’s ‘all’ fossil fuels phase out bid if coal pact ‘not diminished’

India has proposed that limiting global warming 'requires phase down of all fossil fuels', not one. Last year it opposed coal phase out, leading to adoption of phase down clause instead.

Loss & damage finance, adaptation, mitigation — here’s what to expect at COP27 & what it means

G77 countries have requested that 'loss & damage' finance be part of COP27 agenda. Meanwhile, developed countries are pushing for developing countries to widen mitigation goals.

What ‘sponge cities’ are and how they can help tackle flooding, climate change

Sponge cities work in tune with nature to quickly soak up heavy rainfall, rather than solely relying on grey infrastructures like pipes and pumps.

On Camera

The RSS should be instrumental in bringing a revolution in India: Jayaprakash Narayan

On 3 November 1977, socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan delivered an address to RSS swayamsevaks in Patna, challenging the Sangh to transcend Hindu communalism and embrace a national vision.

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.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.