Climate change newsletter by Vivarta - September 25
Monthly updates on the Science, Impact and Adaptation strategies related to climate change
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Climate logs, Project Climate’s newsletter powered by Vivarta!
In this space, we bring you the latest insights on climate science, innovative adaptation strategies, and impactful solutions to tackle the global climate crisis…. with a tiny dose of d(w?)ry humour. From novel research to real-world case studies, our goal is to keep you informed, inspired, and empowered to make a difference. And on the side, also make you appreciate our incredibly funny puns!!
Stay tuned for updates on how science and technology is shaping our shared space and how we can all play a role in creating a more resilient, sustainable world.
News from India & around the world
Science
IPCC AR6 WG2: Climate Change — Not Just a Hot Topic, It’s a Global Crisis
The latest IPCC report says climate change isn’t some distant sci-fi plot — it’s happening now, impacting ecosystems and even our health. Adaptation isn’t extra credit anymore; it’s the core subject everyone needs to ace.
So, if your future plans don’t include tackling climate change, it’s time to rewrite that syllabus. Because ignoring it? Yeah, that’s like skipping class and hoping for a miracle on exam day, it’s not gonna work.
Climate Change: The Group Project Where Everyone’s Grade Counts
Some countries are pulling weight, others are lagging, but the IPCC is clear — we pass or fail together. And here are the 8 findings that highlight why.
Impact
India’s power sector CO₂ dips — the rare “blink” in 50 years of emissions!
Turns out, India’s electricity scene took a tiny breath in 2025 with a 1% drop in CO₂ emissions, only the second time in half a century! Fossil fuels dialed down 29 TWh, while renewables cranked up 17 TWh. Slow and steady wins the race… or at least hits the pause button.
Guess even climate change needs a coffee break sometimes!
Climate Action: From Silent Spring to Global Awakening
From Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962 to Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for Future, the climate movement has evolved from a whisper to a roar. Key milestones include the first Earth Day in 1970, the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, and the Paris Agreement in 2015. These events have shaped global awareness and action on climate change.
Adaptation
Who needs superheroes when you’ve got resilient communities? 💪 From Kerala’s flood-resilient homes to Odisha’s flood-resistant crops, Indian communities are turning adversity into innovation. They’re not waiting for change; they’re making it.
India’s Climate Hustle: Big Ambitions, Lots of Moving Parts
India’s chasing net-zero by 2070 — no small feat when you’re powering over a billion people. From solar panels to greener trains, it’s like a Bollywood blockbuster: full of action, drama, and a hopeful ending.
Climate change, you’ve met your match… eventually.
What can you do as an individual?
We bursted a few bubbles last time… We are really good at that btw!!! You can call us Optimists! You know our collective daily changes have the capability to reduce consumption, reduce waste, and protect the wildlife and the environment.
Here are a couple of tips to leave an impact:
From Sunita Narain: Record rains have battered Punjab, Himachal, and J&K- flooding homes, fields, and lives. Climate change is amplifying these extremes, and adaptation is no longer optional.
👉 Watch her illuminate the scale of the crisis and think about the small actions you can take to reduce your impact.
Bus vs Flight vs Train vs Car vs Bike vs Cycle vs Walk - you don’t need us to tell you which ones are a win-win for your health and the environment’s.
A brilliant metric to evaluate your individual contribution to global climate change is Carbon footprint , use this to tip your balances back to “net-zero”
Climate Heroes
Climate Heroes is a series on climate scientists and their contributions to our understanding of climate change. You will hear about the famous ones, the unsung ones and how they have impacted our worldview.
