Tannu Jain works with HT's Page 1 team. She writes on the environment and climate change, with a focus on implications at the local and global levels. She is also the author of Cause and Effect, a weekly column for HT Premium.
Articles by Tannu Jain
Global wildlife population fell 73% in 50 years: Report
In Asia Pacific, which includes India, pollution is an additional threat to wildlife populations, with the region recording an average decline of 60%
Published on Oct 10, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Tannu Jain
Cause and Effect | The Hague bans fossil fuel ads
The city's municipal council voted to approve the new rules for outdoor advertising, which will apply to billboards and freestanding advertising screens.
Published on Oct 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The quaint island and a fierce battle for survival
Despite facing climate challenges, Lakshadweep shows resilience through community engagement
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Tannu JainJayashree Nandi, Kavaratti/agatti
Govt move to acquire plots leaves residents on shaky ground
HT, in a series supported by the Pulitzer Center, looks at the changes that have hit the Lakshadweep archipelago off India’s southwest coast
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Jayashree NandiTannu Jain
From land to sea, looming changes hurl Lakshadweep towards a great unknown
Lakshadweep's ecology faces threats from climate change and tourism, prompting local advocates to safeguard their homeland.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 01:39 AM IST
Tannu JainJayashree Nandi
Economy versus ecology: Tourism quandary vexes Lakshadweep
HT, in a series supported by the Pulitzer Center, looks at the changes that have hit Lakshadweep, the archipelago off India’s southwest coast.
Published on Sep 12, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Jayashree NandiTannu Jain
Climate, tourism threaten to bleed out Lakshadweep’s corals
Lakshadweep's ecology faces threats from rising sea temperatures and tourism projects, endangering coral reefs and local livelihoods.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:27 PM IST
Jayashree NandiTannu Jain
Iran village hits dangerous 82.2°C heat index
If confirmed, the heat index and a corresponding dew point of 36.1°C could be among the highest such readings ever recorded on the planet
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Tannu Jain
How Cape Town averted ‘Day Zero’: A lesson for Delhi
The City of Cape Town’s experience and the decisions of its administrators could hold significant lessons for Delhi, faced with an acute water shortage
Published on Jun 25, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Delhi's scorching heatwaves call for urgent heat action plans
An in-depth look at the persistent heatwave in Delhi, how heatwaves are classified, and the measures included in the city's heat action plan
Published on Jun 17, 2024 07:21 PM IST
How extreme weather events are leading to severe consequences for food security
Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and droughts are affecting agriculture across the world, leading to reduced crop yields and potential food shortages.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Plane rides are getting bumpier due to climate change
Between 1979 and 2020, there has been a 55% increase in annual duration of turbulence over the North Atlantic, one of the world’s busiest routes
Published on May 21, 2024 10:01 PM IST
Science suggests multiple eco organs of Earth may be failing, says top scientist
Johan Rockstrom, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, warns that things are changing faster than expected and the risks are increasing
Updated on May 13, 2024 09:01 PM IST
Deluge in Dubai highlights climate vulnerability and a lack of preparedness
Experts suggest that the city's unpreparedness for such extreme weather events underscores the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
Published on Apr 28, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Cause and Effect | Understanding the real threats of a civilisation collapse
Amidst increasing climate-related crises, experts warn that civilisation collapse isn't just a dystopian concept from movies—it's a real possibility.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Three elections that can arrest temperature rise and help us course correct
This year, about 60 countries or regions are scheduled to go to polls, including some of the major emitters. The policies they bring in can change the Earth
Published on Apr 05, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Anthropocene or not? Scientists put an end to 15-year-old debate
Geologists lacked consensus on whether humanity’s impact should be defined as an “epoch”, a period over thousands of years, or an “event”, a far shorter period
Published on Mar 23, 2024 02:31 AM IST
The untold story behind climate change: we've known about the crisis for a while
A 351-page report on the quality of our environment is perhaps the first documented evidence of scientists bringing global warming to a US President's attention
Published on Feb 23, 2024 07:58 PM IST
February has broken unprecedented temperature records, data shows
Halfway into February and the month has already broken several temperature records, latest data shows, following a trajectory of last year that ended as the hottest ever.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Tannu Jain, New Delhi
Cause and Effect | What is behind the farmers' protests in Europe
Farmers feel squeezed between environmental regulations and economic viability. Their protests reflect the clash between sustainability and farming realities
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:47 PM IST
The alarming rise in ocean temperatures spells doom for coral ecosystems
The vibrant rainforests of the sea are on the brink of extinction. Coral Reef Watch's new update underscores the urgent need to address temperature extremes
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST
The rise of climate denial: Social media's role in climate misinformation
A new study points to a rise in "New Denial" on platforms like YouTube. The trend focuses on discrediting climate science and questioning proposed solutions
Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:40 PM IST
The shift in snowfall patterns points to an alarming climate trend
Higher temperatures contribute to irreversible shift in snowfall patterns. Snow droughts have severe consequences for the stability of mountain ecosystems.
Published on Jan 20, 2024 08:23 PM IST
Cause and Effect | 2023 was a year of records, it also broke all records
The effects of rising temperatures were felt across the globe, as hot weather baked much of Asia, Europe and the United States
Published on Jan 13, 2024 09:13 AM IST
2023 ended 1.5°C warmer than pre-industrial average: Report
Nearly 29% of Earth’s population experienced record warmth in 2023, a year that ended 1.5°C warmer than the pre-industrial average, Berkeley Earth said in its Global Temperature Report for the last year.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Tannu Jain, New Delhi
Cause and Effect | Why 2023 is a cautionary tale of the worsening climate crisis
The struggle between commitments and real-world actions poses challenges for addressing climate change
Published on Jan 07, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Cause and Effect | 2024 may well break the 1.5°C-barrier for the full year
2023 broke all weather records: The ocean heat content is at an all time high. Expect global temperatures overall to continue to spike in 2024.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:22 PM IST
Tannu JainJamie Mullick
99% chance that 2023 will breach 1.5°C avg temp threshold: Study
2023 is predicted to be the warmest year on record, with a 99% chance that the average temperature will be at least 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 06:08 AM IST
Tannu Jain, New Delhi
Enforcement challenges loom in the aftermath of Dubai climate deal
Global Stocktake text emphasises transitioning from fossil fuels. However, concerns arise about the lack of robust mechanisms for enforcing these commitments
Published on Dec 14, 2023 12:02 PM IST
Tannu Jain
The COP flop? Diluted promises threaten to blunt climate action
What may perhaps emerge as the only success story of this year’s talks is the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund.
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 07:47 AM IST
Tannu Jain, New Delhi