Seriousness of climate situation has yet to sink in nationally

Opinion: We are witnessing a displaced fury against windmills and pylons rather than tackling the real threat to our future

It is tempting to imagine that a sea cha...

Deaths caused by heat will rise to average of 7,000 a year in 2050

The number of deaths caused by extreme heat in the UK will more than treble by the middle of the century as a result of climate change and population growth, experts have s...

Global warming blamed for recent storms in UK

London: Met Office’s chief scientist suggests that climate change is likely to be a factor in the extreme weather that has hit much of the UK in recent months. Dame J...

Happily Ever After…?

A telegram announced her arrival into this world. Just three words, but how they changed our lives. I had to wait six months to see her. When my eyes fell upon her sleeping...

U.S. to launch ‘climate hubs’ to help farmers face climate change

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration will announced on Wednesday the formation of seven “climate hubs” to help farmers and rural comm...

Impressive start to the 1st edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF)

Mumbai, January 31, 2014: First day of film extravaganza started on a very high note. The excitement was palpable as the emcee welcomed Mr. Sachin Khanna, ...

Pakistan worst affected by climate change

KARACHI: Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to climate change globally and in Pakistan, which is the one of the worst hit countries of climate change, agriculture is badly...

Forget development goals. Focus on community empowerment

Five things we must do if we are serious about sustainable development

Instead of sustainable development goals that seek community participation, climate adaptatio...

England left red-faced at Sydney Ashes defeat as fans wear pink for charity

Sunday’s win in the fifth Test sealed a humiliating 5-0 whitewash, and sent Alastair Cook and his men away with their tails firmly between their legs. At a time of ex...