New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Dear reader,

Hello and welcome to the first edition of 2025 of Climate Change And You. It's been two months since Sayantan and I started the newsletter, and it has been a busy time in terms of climate news. 2024 did not cover itself in glory when it comes to meaningful climate action. Meanwhile, the global climate became more perilous and unpredictable.

As of writing this newsletter, the first big climate disaster is unfolding in California. The Los Angeles wildfires have burnt tens of thousands of acres of forests and neighbourhoods, in the Pacific Palisades and the famous coast of Malibu. The city of LA is itself threatened, as well as famous landmarks like the Hollywood Hills.

A combination of the hottest summe...