Climate change newsletter by Vivarta - October 25

Monthly updates on the Science, Impact and Adaptation strategies related to climate change

Welcome to the October 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.

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News from India & around the world

Science

• “You thought carbon capture was a viable climate solution? Check out what this study found out.”

  In these times of extreme weather everywhere, another hit to the CCS plans… Asia’s big CCS plans could stack another 25 Gt of CO₂ by 2050. The bubble burst real quick, didn’t it 😭😓😪

• “When the monsoon snuck across the Himalayas into Tibet - what happens when the roof of the world leaks?”

  The monsoon went exploring, and climate change said, ‘Sure, go global!’

Impacts

• “Urban heat islands are making Indian cities hotter — and some neighbourhoods are feeling the burn more than others.”

  Turns out shade isn’t just a comfort, it’s a privilege- and the city seems to be charging rent for it.🏬🏗️🏨

• “Lakshadweep’s coral reefs are fading in full colour, when the rainbow under the sea starts to lose its hues.”

  When 84 % of reef structures show bleaching, the loudest beaches are the silent ones losing their pulse.🪸

Adaptation

• “Swap your plate - the new ‘planetary health diet’ could prevent 15 million premature deaths and slash food-system emissions by half.”

  Because what’s on our plates shapes what’s left of our planet 🍽️✅

• “India’s solar changemakers are turning sunshine into power, dignity and opportunity in off-grid villages.”

  From kerosene to kilowatts, they’re proving that real power isn’t just generated, it’s shared.😉🤓

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.

What’s shaking up the skies?

We’ve all had those mid-flight jolts where your coffee almost takes off on its own! ✈️ Turns out, turbulence is getting worse, and yes, climate change is behind it. As the eminent climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains, warmer air and shifting jet streams are making our skies bumpier than ever.

But hey, no need to panic, this is a reminder, not a warning. Every time we choose the train over a plane, talk about climate change, or support clean energy, we’re helping calm those turbulent skies.

Here are a couple of places to learn more and leave an impact:

• From Katharine Hayhoe: Blame the bumps! Climate change is giving your flight that extra “roller-coaster” feel.

• From Sunita Narin: Global problems, local fixes. Turns out saving the world starts with your neighbourhood, globalisation just got a local makeover.

• 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”

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