More droughts may mean less power

Rising temperatures and reduced rainfall will make the flow of rivers less dependable, affecting supplies to electricity generators that rely on them.

Too few specialists to track loss of Himalayan glaciers

Millions rely on meltwater from Himalayas, but lack of expertise & manpower is hampering the study of climate change impacts.

Global finance must face up to climate challenge

Trillions of dollars need to be redirected into building low-carbon economies to avoid serious climate change, the UN warns.

Greenland’s hidden meltwater lakes store up trouble

Vast 'storage tanks' of water deep below melting Greenland ice sheet could have a major effect on sea level rise.

South Asia needs environmental diplomacy

Tackling environmental challenges will spur economic development and political cooperation in South Asia.

India’s growing water footprint not sustainable, say experts

Controlling the global water footprint is an issue of concern and the Indian subcontinent is especially vulnerable.

Wetland emissions mean more methane

Methane emissions are rising globally because wetlands, especially in northern latitudes, are releasing more than anyone had realised.

Little space for environment in Indian elections

There has been almost no talk of the environment by candidates of various parties as India goes to the polls.

Warmer freshwater emits more methane

The amount of methane emitted to the atmosphere from freshwater ecosystems will increase as climate warms.

Tourists’ toilet habits flush Himalayan town dry

Ladakh’s water table is dropping alarmingly as the tourist invasion changes toilet habits on the dry Tibetan plateau.