COP30, the UN climate summit, is facing divisions over fossil-fuel phase-out on its last day.  India is among countries resisting a  binding roadmap.

COP30 climate summit splits countries over fossil-fuel commitments. Where does India stand?

Canada has been awarded the “Fossil of the Day” for its recent climate policies, highlighting criticism over its efforts to combat climate change. Environmental groups use the award to spotlight countries perceived as falling short on reducing emissions and taking meaningful climate action.

Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award for Fighting Climate Change

The Atlantic Ocean current system is facing an imminent collapse as the climate changes and the Earth becomes warmer. Iceland fears unbearably cold temperatures can shroud the country, leading the government to declare an existential threat.

THIS country has declared an 'existential threat' as another Ice Age looms

Scientists warn that coral reefs are facing irreversible collapse as global climate systems approach critical tipping points. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and human-induced emissions have accelerated coral bleaching events worldwide.

Earth In Danger: Coral Reefs and Climate Systems on the Brink

Climate Change: As extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense due to climate change. One group faces growing and often overlooked danger-Pregnant agricultural workers. They labour long hours under the sun and in greenhouses. Facing serious health risks for themselves and their unborn babies.

Climate Change: No Federal Heat Protections for Farmworkers 

Climate change is becoming more dangerous every day, putting some nations at risk of disappearing underwater due to rising seas. This growing crisis threatens homes, lives, and cultures, making urgent action vital to prevent further loss. Find out which five countries are most at risk.

5 countries slowly sinking underwater due to climate change

India has been experiencing a decline in sunlight since 1988. This has largely been due to uncontrolled air pollution, with aerosols jumping up, triggering the cloud cover to become unbalanced and prolonged. So India has been bereft of enough sunshine for nearly 40 years now. 

Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government

Switzerland’s glaciers have recorded their fourth-largest ice loss on record, melting 3% of their total volume in just one year.
A lack of snowfall followed by extreme heatwaves caused the sharp melt, according to GLAMOS scientists.
With nearly one-quarter of glacier volume lost since 2015, experts now warn that most low-altitude glaciers could disappear by the end of the century, even if global temperatures stabilize today.
Drone views and field data from the Rhone Glacier and Silvretta Glacier highlight the scale of the crisis.
Scientists say only drastic emissions cuts could save up to 200 high-altitude glaciers in Switzerland.

Swiss glaciers melting after heatwave | Scientists warn of irreversible loss

Cleaning and drainage work started to clear floodwater from streets in a Mexico City suburb, after one of the heaviest rainfall events in decades. Heavy rains caused damage and forced some residents to leave their homes. House-by-house cleaning and disinfection work has also begun.

Mexico city saw one of the heaviest rainfall in decades

In a significant gathering near Rome, Pope Leo XIV joins environmental experts and campaigners, including actor and climate advocate Arnold Schwarzenegger, for a major climate conference. This three-day event marks the 10th anniversary of late Pope Francis’s landmark climate appeal.

Schwarzenegger: Let’s ‘terminate’ pollution

A new warning sign from the planet’s southernmost point. Antarctica’s winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, adding to growing concerns about the long-term impact of climate change.

Antarctic ice buffer weakening

A draft of the Clean Mountain Strategy (2025–2029), reviewed by the post, allocates Rs 308 million for Everest clean-up efforts, though insiders estimate that the real cost will exceed Rs 1 billion.

Nepal plans 5-year clean-up drive to tackle decades of accumulated waste from Mount Everest

Greenpeace France Protest: Climate Activists Demand Action Ahead of COP 30 Summit

China's New Climate Goals:  China has unveiled a new climate action plan at a united nations summit. Marking its first-ever pledge with absolute targets for reducing planet-warming emissions. The plan sets a goal to cut emissions by 7 to 10 percent by 2035 from peak levels. This is a significant change from previous commitments. 

China's New Climate Goals: Pledges 7–10% Emission Cuts by 2035

'Climate change is the GREATEST CON job', says Donald Trump at UNGA


The Maldives is battling a severe crisis of plastic pollution. Decades of plastic waste, such as plastic bottles, fishing nets, packaging waste, is threatening to turn the paradise into a plastic pit. The island nation is also facing the threat of an alarming rise in sea levels due to global warming. Experts warn rising sea temperatures may sink the maldives by 2100 


Maldives' Plastic Pollution | Maldives Could Sink By 2100, Warn Expert

EU remains divided over its climate action plan, raising concerns that it may miss the deadline for adopting a new climate target. Disagreements center on costs, energy policies, and national interests.



EU Divided Over Climate Action Plan, Delay in Plan Could Weaken EU Position  at COP30 Climate Talks

EU remains divided over its climate action plan, raising concerns that it may miss the deadline for adopting a new climate target. Disagreements center on costs, energy policies, and national interests.

EU Divided Over Climate Action Plan, Likely To Miss Deadline On New Climate Target | WION

Climate Change Threatens Lawns: Your yard might look like a patch of perfectly green grass. But how much water do you think it takes to keep that lawn alive, especially in the middle of a drought? In this report we are taking a closer look at how climate change is forcing Americans.  Especially in the west, to reconsider one of the most iconic features of suburban life that is a lawn.


Climate Change Threatens Lawns: Is Your Yard Sustainable in a Drought? 

In India heavy rains are expected to continue across large swathes of Maharashtra. The India meteorological department has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts.



All-India Weather Forecast: Monsoon Begins Retreating From Delhi

Mussel farmers in Bulgaria are battling rising Black Sea temperatures that are killing their crops. As marine heatwaves intensify, experts warn that climate change could devastate Europe’s mussel supply. Veteran farmer Nayden Stanev has lost up to 80% of his mussels in recent years, forcing him to adapt his farming techniques. While the Mediterranean suffers even worse, the Black Sea is also heating fast — with grave consequences for biodiversity and livelihoods.

“They’re suffocating”: Mussels dying as Black Sea heats up

#GRAVITAS | Heavy rains and relentless flooding have submerged rice crops in both India and Pakistan driving up the prices of Basmati rice up. The heavy flooding in both the countries from above average rainfall and overflowing rivers in late August and early this month is expected to affect the supply of rice crop. Watch this video to find out more. 

Flood-Hit India And Pakistan Face Rising Basmati Prices

Climate Change: Rising temperature could be fueling more than just wildfires and heatwaves. They’re also fueling America’s sweet tooth. A new study finds climate change may be quietly changing what’s in your fridge. And it could be putting your health at risk. 


Climate Change: Rising Temperatures Are Driving Up Sugar Consumption in the U.S. 

India’s top court issues a stern warning over rampant tree-felling amid rapid development, calling for a balance between growth and environmental responsibility. The judiciary urges the government and industries to adopt sustainable practices to protect forests and combat the worsening climate crisis.

India climate: 'Development sans responsibility' | Top court raises tree-felling alarm

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