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Some Indian cities are among those expected heat up faster due to climate change

Some cities around the world, including some cities in parts of India, mainly in Punjab, could heat up faster than scientists previously expected, a new study has found, raising fresh concerns about urban heat and public health, as climate change impacts.

Everyone want carbon credits: What really is it and why is it needed?

With them, India can grow economically and sustainably, and meet global climate committments like the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the planet's warming to 1.5C. Without them, the future is a worrying one.

This Nilgiris factory is turning a destructive weed into clean fuel and jobs

In the lush forests of Tamil Nadu's Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, a menacing problem has sparked innovation that has led to a green climate solution that not only addresses the problem but also improves employment and is eco-friendly.

People facing extreme heat will double by 2050. What will happen in India?

About 3.8 billion people, roughly 41 per cent of the world’s population, will be exposed to dangerous heat conditions by mid-century, compared with 1.54 billion (23 per cent) in 2010.

Butterflies are at risk as a warming climate threatens their food

Climate change is already hurting habitats, seasons, and migration routes. Now, scientists say it may be undermining butterflies in a way that could go under the radar. It's reducing the quality of the nectar that butterflies depend on to survive.

Delhi among world’s most water-stressed cities, India in the eye of crisis

Half of the world’s 100 largest cities are now located in regions of high water stress, with 38 of them facing extremely high water stress, where water withdrawals for cities, agriculture, and industry are close to exceeding available supplies. India’s capital, Delhi, is also among those extremely water-stressed cities, ranking alongside Beijing, New York, and Rio de Janeiro in this looming global water crisis.

India–EU ties are deepening. Here’s why climate change is now at the centre

As climate risks intensify, the evolving India–EU partnership shows how international cooperation can move beyond statements and deliver real-world climate solutions.

From Delhi to Moscow to New York: Why is the world so cold in 2026?

From bitter cold mornings in northern India to vast stretches of Russia buried under record snow and extreme cold storms sweeping across the United States, this winter has felt unusually harsh across continents.

What is Day Zero that UN warns Earth is headed to?

The United Nations has repeatedly warned that without urgent reforms, Day Zero scenarios could become more frequent, putting millions of people, including in India, at risk.

Earth is looking at water bankruptcy, warns UN in new report

As the global population surges, along with the demand and consumption of resources, rivers, lakes, and other aquifiers are depleting at an alarming rate.

How Isro is helping India adapt, respond and fight climate change

A growing part of the world's most populous nation's efforts is unfolding hundreds of kilometres above Earth, where satellites quietly track rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers, changing coastlines, and worsening weather impacts.

Winter Olympics without snow: How climate change is reshaping sporting event

When athletes line up for the upcoming Winter Olympics in host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, the biggest challenge may not come from competitors or conditions on the day, but from a planet that is steadily losing its winters.

What made 2025 one of the top three hottest years ever recorded?

The year ranked among the three hottest ever recorded, continuing a trend that has seen temperature records broken with increasing frequency.

Extreme weather events cost the world $108 billion in insurance in 2025

The largest contributor to these losses was damage from floods, wildfires, and severe storms, which accounted for USD 98 billion, well above the 10-year inflation-adjusted average of USD 60 billion.

Snowfall in Kashmir is rapidly declining: Why it's a worrying concern

The popular mountainous region's water systems, farming communities, and tourism sector are facing direct consequences of the lack of snowfall.

Oceans are raging and violently fuelling disasters. Here's how

The world’s oceans are absorbing an unprecedented amount of heat, setting new records and fuelling more intense climate impacts around the globe.

Your chocolate cravings could soon be punished by climate change

Cocoa farming, the backbone of the global chocolate industry and a livelihood for millions of farmers, is facing increasing strain from climate change.

Birds struggling to cope with extreme heat as climate change worsens situation

Birds are struggling to cope with warmer days and are increasingly being pushed to their biological limits by extreme heat, something that has grown more frequent and intense due to climate change.

Climate change is quietly reshaping childhood in India without us knowing

A growing body of recent research and global reporting has highlighted how everyday climate impacts are amplifying risks for the world’s youngest citizens in ways that are physical, psychological, and socioeconomic.

What is greenwashing and how does it undermine India's climate fight?

Greenwashing might sound like an eco-friendly trend, but it’s anything but green.

India becomes top rice producer, but farmers are running out of water

India has emerged as the world's largest producer of rice, surpassing China and exporting over 20 million metric tons. Despite this feat, many rice farmers in Punjab and Haryana remain concerned as falling groundwater levels threaten their livelihoods and the sustainability of agriculture in the region.

India-Pakistan lost $5 billion to floods: Five costliest climate disasters of 2025

One thing that became undeniable this year is that climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern. It is happening right now and affects more than just the weather and human lives; it costs a lot of money.

How climate change is quietly hitting Christmas cheer

From warmer, erratic winters to stress on food items tied to traditions and celebrations, climate change is reshaping how the season is experienced across the world.

ChatGPT is super thirsty: Your AI search is making Earth lose its precious water

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes woven into daily life, from chatbots to climate models, the physical infrastructure accommodating the demand for it and powering it is expanding. This AI boom, however, comes with an overlooked cost: water.

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India Today • 17/02/2026

Infosys shares jump 3% today after announcing partnership with Anthropic

The collaboration aims to help companies in highly regulated sectors use AI more effectively and improve efficiency in delivering essential services.

Photo by Dmitry Alexandrovich on Pexels

The Boston Guardian • 18/11/2025

Developer Strikes Green Energy Deal

One of the largest real estate development companies in Boston has signed a deal to ensure that its portfolio will now be powered by renewable sources.

Boston University News Service • 18/11/2025

Man vs. Epidemic: The Origin Story of Pill Man – Boston University News Service

On a chilly November morning, Frank Huntley introduced passers-by to a sculpture made entirely of opioid medication bottles.

“That is Pill Man. That was me for 15 years."

Boston University News Service • 18/11/2025

A Walk on the Greenway

On a recent day, people in the park, perched on chairs and benches and picnic cloths, gazed upon the work of art, sipping drinks and sharing food; the memory of a global pandemic seemingly faded.

Centralmaine.com • 02/02/2024

More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life

More refugees and asylum seekers are moving to central Maine in recent years because of soaring rents and limited housing availability in urban areas.

Food Bank News • 09/08/2022

Giving to Food Banks Remains High, Post-Pandemic - Food Bank News

Food banks have long depended on private donations from individuals to function, and the size of those donations followed trends that were consistent for years – until Covid-19 happened. The pandemic elevated cash donations to a new, much higher level.

Food Bank News • 12/07/2022

Food Banks Get Creative in Managing Volunteers - Food Bank News

Some are finding value in relying on clients as volunteers. Others are finding ways to engage highly skilled workers for special projects. And a growing number are using software to help recruit and manage volunteers.

Daily Hampshire Gazette • 15/03/2022

Hurdles still high for state’s homeless

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are on the streets, and housing costs continue to soar.

Daily Hampshire Gazette • 20/02/2022

Lawmakers detail state’s climate change goals, future plans - Daily Hampshire Gazette

Climate change will become the existential threat to Massachusetts post-pandemic, requiring the state to commit federal dollars to the problem, according to a state lawmaker.