Global temperatures in early June warmest on record for the time of the year

Global temperatures during the first 11 days of June have hit the highest level on record for the time of the year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The heat has also caused temperatures to exceed pre-industrial levels by more than 1.5C this month. The threshold is the level set as a lower limit in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The rising temperatures signal that Europe may be in for another summer of extremely hot weather, while other parts of the globe grapple with the return of the El Niño phenomenon.

India’s forest, tree cover at 25.17% due to large scale plantation works: Govt to UN

India's forest and tree cover reaches 25.17% of geographical area, driven by national initiatives like Aravalli Green Wall and Green India Mission. The country shared ecosystem valuation insights at the UN, emphasizing sustainable forest governance.