Soot on Himalayan glaciers accelerates melting
Recent research has shown once again that the many fires in the lower Himalayas and the foothills are forcing the glaciers in the higher reaches to melt much faster
Recent research has shown once again that the many fires in the lower Himalayas and the foothills are forcing the glaciers in the higher reaches to melt much faster
New climate models show a warming earth will lead to a loss of clouds, allowing more solar energy to strike the planet, which could cause temperatures to soar far above previous estimates
Aircraft-based measurements over land surfaces in India and adjacent oceans are helping scientists design ways to improve monsoon forecasting models and climate projections
An increasing number of women in the climate-hit region Marathwada in Maharashtra are feeding their families and making money through diversified organic agriculture
Climate change, land degradation and deforestation are combining to jeopardise global food security unless radical changes are made, warn scientists from around the world
As climate change gathers pace, insects are proliferating across the world, which scientists say will threaten food production, particularly in bio-diverse countries like India