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Climate change: Small island states hail ocean court victory

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea said emissions from fossil fuels that are absorbed by the oceans count as marine pollution.

Judge Albert Hoffmann from South Africa, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), opens a session of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, issues a legal opinion on measures to protect the oceans from climate change, in Hamburg, Germany, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.(AP)

environment

Published on May 21, 2024 10:36 PM IST

Reuters |

2023 was worst year on record in terms of several climate metrics

The WMO report confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature at 1.45°C above the pre-industrial baseline

People cool off on the Recreio dos Bandeirantes beach during a heatwave in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 15, 2023. (AFP)

world news

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why

world news

Published on Feb 15, 2024 10:41 AM IST

AP |

We can't turn a blind eye to climate change when sea surface temperatures rise

2024 is already witnessing an early and unprecedented surge in ocean heat. This, after 2023 being the warmest year on record

Two men talk together on the shore after swimming in the sea at La Concha beach in San Sebastian on January 26, 2024 as temperatures around 30�C were recorded in Spain. Spain is affected by a heat wave worthy of the start of summer in the middle of January, according to the meteorological agency (Aemet), which is worried about this

environment

Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByJamie Mullick

Faster melting of West Antarctic ice sheet 'unavoidable’ even if emissions cut

The West Antarctic ice sheet holds 3.2 million cubic kilometers (767,000 cubic miles) of ice on land.

Researchers used a regional ocean model to simulate four potential global warming scenarios.(Representational)

environment

Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:52 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Climate action must follow idea of antyodaya, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on ministers of the member countries of the intergovernmental forum G20 to deliver a strong communique on the climate crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses G20 ministers in Chennai. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 11:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘If you do want to invest in a house, head for the hills’

As Mumbai experienced incessant rain through this month, Goenka looked back at the first deluge the city experienced in its recent history, and spoke to HT about what lies ahead

A flood-free Mumbai is a fairy tale. Even if one were to stop all destruction of mangroves, salt pan lands, construction of “infrastructure” projects in sensitive areas and clean up and desilt our water bodies -- which obviously is not happening -- the extreme sea level rise (SLR) over the next 20 years, along with our already compromised drainage system, will ensure that Mumbai will get flooded. Our municipal commissioner has admitted this. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:42 AM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Global Coastal Cities Summit: Extreme flooding, sea level rise, heat warning for city; experts urge action

Koll, who is also a lead author of an IPCC’s special report on oceans and climate change, was speaking at the first leg of ‘Global Coastal Cities Summit’ held at Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, on Tuesday

cities

Updated on May 31, 2023 12:50 AM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Why the Pacific islands are key

The islands sit on vital sea routes and might hold the key in the battle for the Indo-Pacific. Countering China is, therefore, crucial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit at Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea (PIB)

editorials

Updated on May 26, 2023 08:31 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Cause and Effect | Is the world on the brink of multiple tipping points?

Tipping points are conditions or thresholds beyond which changes in the climate system become self-perpetuating and can lead to abrupt and irreversible impacts.

Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals. (AP Photo)

environment

Updated on Mar 25, 2023 07:53 PM IST

ByTannu Jain

These 2 Indian cities are at high risk due to sea level rise: Report

The study revealed that global warming is a major cause of the increase in the sea level and Chennai and Kolkata are at greater risk in India.

Sea level rise is a major threat for India and other countries with large coastal populations.(Representative image)

environment

Updated on Mar 05, 2023 05:01 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

Climate change: Greenland's zombie ice will raise global sea level by 10 inches

“That’s how climate change works, today’s outliers become tomorrow’s averages.” said study co-author. The unavoidable ten inches in the study is more than twice as much sea level rise as scientists had previously expected from the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet.

A boat navigates at night next to large icebergs in eastern Greenland in August 2019.(AP)

environment

Published on Aug 30, 2022 06:18 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Build mangrove cells across all coastal states: Environment ministry panel

Mangroves act as a natural buffer against storm surges, cyclones and sea level rise.

Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants, trees, shrubs or ground fern of tropical and subtropical intertidal regions of the world. (HT photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 03, 2020 09:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByBadri Chatterjee

Why climate migration doesn’t have to be crisis | Opinion

In-migration states must take an anticipatory approach to include migrants in growth and development strategies

In India, in-migration of any kind is not always looked at favourably by many state governments, and political parties find it a handy tool to foment tension between locals and migrants(Hindustan Times)

analysis

Updated on Mar 02, 2020 05:11 PM IST

ByKumKum Dasgupta

How cities can lead the charge on climate change | HT Editorial

They must reduce carbon footprint, and invest in resilient infra and green defences

School children hold placards as they participate in a protest against the inaction to curb global warming and climate change, at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, March 15, 2019(Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

editorials

Published on Nov 04, 2019 05:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Rising seas to wipe out much of Mumbai by 2050, warns study

Large parts of suburbs and SoBo likely to drown if emissions are not kept in check

The Gateway of India was among the five areas marked by the study as likely to be inundated by 2050.(HT)

cities

Updated on Oct 31, 2019 06:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBadri Chatterjee, Mumbai

What we can do to tackle extreme weather events | Analysis

India is making an effort. Our choices now will determine the future of oceans, cryosphere, and all life on earth

Warming oceans could put India’s costal cities such as Mumbai at risk(Satyabrata Tripathy/HT Photo)

analysis

Updated on Oct 17, 2019 07:51 PM IST

ByAnjal Prakash

Sea level rise accelerating: Nasa

The 25 years of NASA and European satellite data made it clear that global sea level rise has been accelerating recently.

ht school

Updated on Sep 17, 2019 08:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Rising seas threaten Egypt’s fabled port city of Alexandria

Rising sea levels threaten to inundate poorer neighbourhoods and archaeological sites, prompting authorities to erect concrete barriers out at sea to break the tide.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 31, 2019 02:14 PM IST

Alexandria, Egypt | ByAssociated Press

High above Greenland glaciers, NASA looks into melting ocean ice

OMG surveys Greenlandic glaciers in the winter, comparing it with the data they collect about the oceans in the summer over a five-year period, which Willis hopes will allow researchers to better predict sea-level rise.

NASA looks into melting ocean ice.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

world news

Updated on Aug 26, 2019 11:47 AM IST

Greenland | ByAgence France-Presse

India facing sea level rise amid severe heat: Centre

India is confronting a range of climate change-influenced effects, ranging from severe heat waves to an increase in the frequency and magnitude of extreme rainfall and rising sea levels, the ministry of earth sciences has warned.

People cover their faces to protect themselves from the scorching heat in Noida.(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Jun 29, 2019 05:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

‘Not just a small-island problem’: As planet warms, losses mount for all

Negotiators were working late on Friday night to reach a deal on a “rulebook” on how to fairly and effectively implement the 2015 Paris deal, which aims to curb planet-warming emissions and soften the impacts of climate change.

In this file photo taken on September 08, 2018 A woman wears a sign on her head at Civic Center Plaza after marching in the 'Rise For Climate' global action in downtown San Francisco, California. - September 12, 2018, thousands of governors, mayors, CEOs and experts gathered Wednesday at a problem-solving summit to tackle global warming as a monster hurricane bearing the fingerprint of climate change threatens the US eastern seaboard.(AFP)

world news

Updated on Dec 15, 2018 10:31 AM IST

Katowice, Poland | ByReuters

Repair sea bunds to prevent Palghar village from drowning: HC to state

The direction was given in response to a petition filed by fishing villages and environment group Vanashakti, alleging threat to life and livelihood because an existing bund in Dandepada, that blocked seawater ingress, had not been repaired.

Satpati is a coastal village, inhabited by 35,000 people, surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. Of the total 5,317 houses there, 350 were waterlogged during heavy rainfall and high tide on July 14 this year.(HT Photo)

cities

Published on Oct 10, 2018 12:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBadri Chatterjee, Mumbai

Why there’s a need to keep global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius

Since 1970s, most land regions have been warming up faster than the global average, which has led to a fifth of the world’s population experiencing warming greater than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial levels.

A woman wears a sign on her head in the 'Rise For Climate' global action in downtown San Francisco on September 12.(AFP Photo)

environment

Updated on Oct 08, 2018 11:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnonna Dutt

Nasa blasts off space laser satellite that will track loss of ice cover on Earth

The launch marks the first time in nearly a decade that Nasa has had a tool in orbit to measure ice sheet surface elevation across the globe.

The Delta 2 rocket carrying ICESat-2 lifting off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.(AP Photo via Nasa)

science

Updated on Sep 15, 2018 07:46 PM IST

Los Angeles | ByAgence France-Presse

In nod to climate change, govt amends coastal rules to include hazard line

The line, along India’s 7,500 km coastline, will take into account a possible rise in sea level due to climate change; it is expected to impact coastal projects.

Experts said the hazard line should have been drawn when the CRZ notification was promulgated in 2011.(HT File Photo/Used for representational purpose)

cities

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 11:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBadri Chatterjee, Mumbai

Rising sea levels could cost world USD 14 trillion annually, say scientists

The study team explored the pace and consequences of global and regional sea level rise with restricted warming of 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius, and compared them to sea level projections with unmitigated warming following emissions scenario Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5.

Melting glaciers, causing sea levels to rise, are a clear sign of climate change and global warming.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

science

Updated on Jul 04, 2018 04:53 PM IST

Press Trust of India, London | ByHT Correspondent

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The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea said emissions from fossil fuels that are absorbed by the oceans count as marine pollution.

The WMO report confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature at 1.45°C above the pre-industrial baseline

It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why

2024 is already witnessing an early and unprecedented surge in ocean heat. This, after 2023 being the warmest year on record

The West Antarctic ice sheet holds 3.2 million cubic kilometers (767,000 cubic miles) of ice on land.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on ministers of the member countries of the intergovernmental forum G20 to deliver a strong communique on the climate crisis

As Mumbai experienced incessant rain through this month, Goenka looked back at the first deluge the city experienced in its recent history, and spoke to HT about what lies ahead

Koll, who is also a lead author of an IPCC’s special report on oceans and climate change, was speaking at the first leg of ‘Global Coastal Cities Summit’ held at Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, on Tuesday

The islands sit on vital sea routes and might hold the key in the battle for the Indo-Pacific. Countering China is, therefore, crucial

Tipping points are conditions or thresholds beyond which changes in the climate system become self-perpetuating and can lead to abrupt and irreversible impacts.

The study revealed that global warming is a major cause of the increase in the sea level and Chennai and Kolkata are at greater risk in India.

“That’s how climate change works, today’s outliers become tomorrow’s averages.” said study co-author. The unavoidable ten inches in the study is more than twice as much sea level rise as scientists had previously expected from the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet.

Mangroves act as a natural buffer against storm surges, cyclones and sea level rise.

In-migration states must take an anticipatory approach to include migrants in growth and development strategies

They must reduce carbon footprint, and invest in resilient infra and green defences

Large parts of suburbs and SoBo likely to drown if emissions are not kept in check

India is making an effort. Our choices now will determine the future of oceans, cryosphere, and all life on earth

The 25 years of NASA and European satellite data made it clear that global sea level rise has been accelerating recently.

Rising sea levels threaten to inundate poorer neighbourhoods and archaeological sites, prompting authorities to erect concrete barriers out at sea to break the tide.

OMG surveys Greenlandic glaciers in the winter, comparing it with the data they collect about the oceans in the summer over a five-year period, which Willis hopes will allow researchers to better predict sea-level rise.

India is confronting a range of climate change-influenced effects, ranging from severe heat waves to an increase in the frequency and magnitude of extreme rainfall and rising sea levels, the ministry of earth sciences has warned.

Negotiators were working late on Friday night to reach a deal on a “rulebook” on how to fairly and effectively implement the 2015 Paris deal, which aims to curb planet-warming emissions and soften the impacts of climate change.

The direction was given in response to a petition filed by fishing villages and environment group Vanashakti, alleging threat to life and livelihood because an existing bund in Dandepada, that blocked seawater ingress, had not been repaired.

Since 1970s, most land regions have been warming up faster than the global average, which has led to a fifth of the world’s population experiencing warming greater than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial levels.

The launch marks the first time in nearly a decade that Nasa has had a tool in orbit to measure ice sheet surface elevation across the globe.

The line, along India’s 7,500 km coastline, will take into account a possible rise in sea level due to climate change; it is expected to impact coastal projects.

The study team explored the pace and consequences of global and regional sea level rise with restricted warming of 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius, and compared them to sea level projections with unmitigated warming following emissions scenario Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5.

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