Climate scientist P.V. Joseph passes away

Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows

YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies Europe live – latest updates Europeans believe human-made climate change is real, a survey has shown, with most feeling action must be taken soon – as long as they do not have to sacrifice too much to achieve it. The YouGov poll of six European countries showed between 69% (Germany) and 80% (France) of respondents believed the climate was changing, with few (1%-4%) denying it and 14-20% believing it was changing, but not as a result of human activity.

Bamboo shelters, cool roofs to climate-proof Telangana cities

The State is drawing up a ₹20,000-crore project pipeline and a series of policy measures to prepare its cities for rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. The plan, which also includes waste reclamation, sewage treatment and digital monitoring of water supply, seeks to build climate resilience across urban local bodies

Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’

Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’. The most enjoyable conversations strike a balance between exploring a topic and pulling in fresh ideas, study finds As an early stab at rules for conversation, Cicero did a fine job: watch your tone, never look bored, never lose your temper and never ramble on, particularly about yourself, he advised.

UN-Habitat, IGAD launch guide to help Horn of Africa cities prepare for El Niño flooding

The UN-Habitat and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have launched a new preparedness framework to help cities across the Greater Horn of Africa take early action against El Niño-related flooding, as concerns grow over the impact of heavy rainfall on vulnerable urban communities. Titled El Niño Preparedness: An Anticipatory Action Framework for City Leaders, the advisory provides practical measures for municipal and city governments to mobilise resources, strengthen warning systems and protect critical infrastructure before flooding strikes.

Cop31 will expose the conflicts and contradictions of the world’s fossil fuel reliance

But at this year’s Cop31 UN climate summit in Antalya, coal exporter Australia and coal consumer Turkey will be trying to shift the focus away from dirty fossil fuels and towards clean electricity, with a target on the table to meet 35% of final energy demand from electricity by 2035. Conflicts in Ukraine, Iran and Gaza are destabilising global alliances, an unpredictable White House is sowing economic uncertainty and AI is threatening to unleash digitised chaos.

Two JSSSTU professors make global top 2% scientists list