Study estimates 62 per cent risk of triggering climate tipping points under continued warming

Study estimates 62 per cent risk of triggering climate tipping points under continued warming

A new study has estimated a 62 per cent risk of triggering climate ‘tipping points’ based on current policies and the resulting warming. Collapse of ice sheets and death of coral reefs are some of the tipping points, or points of no return, which scientists have predicted to occur under continued global warming. Effects of … Read more

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu calls for protecting smaller islands amid rise in global temperatures

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu calls for protecting smaller islands amid rise in global temperatures

Naidu said it was unfair that small islands whose percentage of overall emissions is minimal, pay the price for the negligence of big nations. Amid global warming concerns, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for efforts to limit temperature levels so that smaller islands and their sublime beauty stays intact and islanders are … Read more