IIT Madras researchers have identified the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal as potential storage sinks for huge amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be stored there permanently in the form of liquid pools or solid hydrates beyond a certain depth without harming the marine ecology. Some European countries are working on CO2 storage in North Sea.

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief. The hot weather persisted on Sunday, with many flocking to air-conditioned shopping malls and swimming pools for relief.

Over 500 individuals have been moved to safety as 58 homes were obliterated by land subsidence in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. Officials confirm ongoing damage evaluation in Pernote village over the last three days. This aims for swift compensation disbursement to impacted families under State Disaster Response Force guidelines.

Climate change threatens biodiversity decline globally by mid-century, as land-use and climate changes lead to 2-11% biodiversity loss. Conservation, restoration, and natural solutions are crucial for safeguarding ecosystems.

A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Earlier this month, aid agency Oxfam said more than 20 million people faced hunger and malnutrition across southern Africa because of the drought.

Nature study predicts $38 trillion annual losses by 2050 from climate change. Global income to drop 19% by 2050 despite CO2 cuts. Urgent emission reductions needed to avert further economic losses.

BJP and Congress manifestos focus on climate change, lacking specific steps. Experts criticize symbolic promises and contradictory government approaches. Environmental issues need more priority in political discourse amid pressing concerns like air pollution and climate crisis.