Understanding how volcanic activity may change over time is particularly important as climate change continues to have direct and indirect effects on how volcanoes behave.

Explainer: Climate change and volcanic eruptions

With heavy rainfall lashing parts of Delhi and the national capital regions early Friday morning, the India meteorological department has now issued an ‘orange’ alert for the city.

Explainer: Monsoon mayhem in India's financial capital

Researchers say 'urgent action' needed as rise in renewables is eclipsed by increase in world's total energy consumption.

Fossil fuels still dominate despite growth in renewables: Report

A new study suggests, high-altitude regions will get more extreme rain than previously thought, making floods and landslides more likely.

Climate change is turning snow to rain, raising risk of floods

Heavy rains drowned the Chilean central-southern countryside, causing crop losses and prompting the government to declare a farm emergency.

Heavy rains, severe flooding causes damage in Chile

Areas of southern Spain such as Seville and Cordoba have registered temperatures of up to 44 Degrees as the country experiences its first heatwave of the summer.

Up to 44 Degree Celsius recorded in Spain's first summer heatwave

Hundreds of marine mammals on central coast beaches sickened by toxic algae bloom. These blooms can have a negative impact on human health and are also infecting the animals through food chain.

Algae blooms triggering deaths of sea lions and dolphins

With costs rising, shortages of gas, and uncertainties regarding the stability of its grid, Australia is currently grappling with energy crises. But a small town in the northern territory is leading the way with a new hybrid power plant. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Australian territory gets innovative hybrid power plant

UAE COP28 president designates Sultan al-Jaber says that the oil and gas industry should phase out its methane emissions by 2030 and that investment in technology was needed to develop carbon alternatives. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels: Jaber

A series of fires are raging in Russia’s Urals region, and the death count has now exceeded 20. Rohit wellington Rajan brings you the report.

At least 21 dead as wildfires rage in Russia's Urals

People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study. Watch this report to know more.

Pollution increasing Covid-19 cases in India?

A study says people exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic suffer lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Air pollution can affect Covid-19 vaccine efficacy: Study

The Northern hemisphere is experiencing contrasting climatic conditions. While Europe is baking due to sizzling heat, the American mid-West is experiencing unnaturally chilly weather for April. The stark difference is affecting wildlife and humans alike. Spain's citizens are sweating under the heat, whereas migratory birds in America are freezing in mid-air and dropping out of the sky.

Europe sizzles due to sizzling heat while U.S. experiences unnatural chill

Colombia is leaving behind fossil fuels and moving to a eco-tourism-based economy. The country is taking a step closer towards environmental protection and conservation. The credit goes to jaguars, capybaras, caimans, and other wild species in the country. Protected areas in the Casanare region of Colombia are fast shifting to promoting eco-tourism and further away from the fossil fuel industry.

Colombia trades out fossil fuels for eco-tourism-based economy

India has conducted the first-ever comprehensive census of the country's water bodies. The report stated that over half of India's 2.4 million water bodies are privately owned. It said most of the water bodies are in West Bengal, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.

Over half of India's 2.4 million water bodies are privately owned: Census

Leaders from 7 European Nations along with Norway and Britain, met at a summit in Belgium. They pledged to increase offshore wind production in the North Sea. The move is an effort to reduce reliance on Russian gas and reduce Carbon-Di-oxide emitting fossil fuels. The leaders pledged to speed up their building of wind farms, work on Carbon capture, and develop renewable Hydrogen projects in the region.

Leaders of 7 European Nations pledge to make North Sea a hub for green energy

Intense sand mining from Uganda's wetlands is endangering the ecosystem and flooding nearby residential areas. The ramp-up in mining is due to the booming construction industry, and the wetlands are located near the country's capital. It has been exploited for a long time by sand miners, both legal and illegal.

Intense sand mining from Uganda's wetlands is endangering the ecosystem & residents

China approved more new coal power in the first 3 months of 2023 than in the whole of 2021 this is as per official documents. Beijing, in the five-year plan in 2016, placed heavy emphasis on reducing coal usage and developing clean energy. In 2020, President Xi Jinping said China would become Carbon neutral by 2060. Between January and March 2023, at least 20.45 Gigawatts of coal power was approved. In 2022, during the same period, it was 8.63 Gigawatts, in the whole of 2021, only 18 Gigawatts of coal power was approved.

China approves more coal in 3 months of 2023 than in all of 2021

World Malaria Day is observed on April 25. Usually, the day is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the progress in the fight against Malaria. But, this year, it is to sound the alarm. Heavy rainfall in Pakistan and the African nation of Malawi has resulted in an increase in the number of Malaria infections and deaths. As per the World Health Organisation, cases in Pakistan last year, after devastating floods left a third of the country under water, rose four-fold to 1.6 million.

Malaria cases are surging in Pakistan and Malawi | Here's why

Climate protesters in Berlin brought traffic to a standstill on Monday. They did this during rush hour, enraging some commuters. They protested by super gluing themselves to the tarmac and sitting in front of busy intersections. All this, in a bid to press the government to do more in the fight against climate change.

Climate activists superglue themselves to Berlin's streets

An indigenous Amazon woman has been awarded the Goldman Environmental prize for 2023. This was to commemorate her campaign that stopped mining corporations from exploiting her people's indigenous territory in the Amazon rainforest. Thirty-eight-year-old Alessandra Korap Munduruk lives in the Sawré Muybu territory where her people reside under threat from miners. It has still not been formally recognized as an indigenous reservation. She called on President Lula Da Silva to do so urgently.

Indigenous Amazon woman wins 2023 Goldman Environmental prize | WION Climate Tracker

From mountain peaks to ocean depths, climate change continued its advance in 2022. The relentless advance of climate change brought more droughts, flooding, and heat waves to communities around the world. This is according to the annual report from the world meteorological organization.

Climate change is continuing its advance, says UN report

Climate activists worldwide held demonstrations to mark the 54th Earth Day celebrations. They demanded action over climate change and environmental issues. They urged action to check global warming and cut plastics use. Volunteers also planted trees and cleared trash.

Climate activists worldwide hold demonstrations to mark the 54th Earth Day celebrations

Climate activists in Portugal raised awareness about cigarette butts and the harm they cause to the environment. Since this is an often-overlooked form of pollution activists collected some six hundred and fifty thousand butts and piled them up in the heart of the capital city of Lisbon.

650,000 cigarette butts collected in Lisbon, Portugal