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Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation
Published on May 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
This simplifies things for the world’s timekeepers
The Economist
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Published on May 03, 2024 05:06 AM IST
AFP |
Review: Nature and human nature mingle in the beguiling 'Evil Does Not Exist'
Review: Nature and human nature mingle in the beguiling 'Evil Does Not Exist'
Published on May 03, 2024 02:51 AM IST
AP |
Delhi zoo halts animal exchange with Assam amid sweltering heat
Delhi zoo halts animal exchange with Assam amid sweltering heat
Published on May 02, 2024 07:43 PM IST
PTI |
Weather Bee | How unusual are forest fires in March and April?
The recent surge in forest fires in Uttarakhand has been attributed to unusually dry weather since winter. However, this phenomenon isn't unique to this year.
Published on May 01, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Ultra fine emission inventory reveals top polluted hotspots in Mumbai
A recent study unveils a detailed emission inventory for Mumbai, pinpointing critically polluted hotspots in the city.
Updated on May 01, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution - insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution - insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 12:46 PM IST
PTI |
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
'Need for heat adaptation policies during elections': Former MoES secretary
With climate conditions worsening, there's a need to integrate meteorological insights to protect public health and ensure smooth democratic processes
Published on Apr 26, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Rain may have become 10-40% heavier due to climate crisis in UAE, Oman: Study
There were no other known explanations for the increasing rainfall in the Arabian Peninsula, researchers from the World Weather Attribution Group said
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 10:27 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Spike in fossil fuel lobbyists at UN talks to cut plastic pollution: CIEL
Fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists outnumbered the combined 180 representatives of the European Union delegations
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 09:39 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Himalayan glacial lake outbursts are a growing threat to South Asia
Recent glacial lake outburst floods in the Himalayas highlight the need for proactive climate action to protect vulnerable mountain communities.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:12 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Weather Bee | Why did Australia's BOM declare the end of El Niño?
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology recently announced the end of the El Niño weather pattern, diverging from other weather departments.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 11:35 PM IST
World Earth Day 2024: Google Doodle marks event with aerial views of planet
World Earth Day 2024: Doodle served as a reminder of ongoing efforts by people, communities, and governments to safeguard Earth's biodiversity and resources.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 07:09 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
Plastic production threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, new study warns
The study suggests that primary plastic production needs to decrease by around 12 to 17 per cent per year to avoid breaching the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 03:14 PM IST
PTI |
CES partners with EARTHDAY.ORG, Kabadiwalla Connect to handle battery e-waste
CES partners with EARTHDAY.ORG, Kabadiwalla Connect to handle battery e-waste
Published on Apr 19, 2024 03:20 PM IST
PTI |
Buildings are big GHG emitters; here’s how to decarbonise them
According to IPCC, efficient policies in the real estate sector can reduce GHG emissions by up to 90% in developed and up to 80% in developing countries
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 10:12 PM IST
Climate disasters are economic disasters: UN secy-general Guterres
Without climate action, today’s costs will seem like small change, Guterres said, calling on all countries to upgrade their climate plans.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 04:16 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren't impressed
Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren't impressed
Published on Apr 16, 2024 05:34 PM IST
AP |
India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000: Global Forest Watch
India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000: Global Forest Watch
Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:18 PM IST
PTI |
Report links H&M, Zara to environmental destruction in Brazil
The report, titled "Fashion Crimes," found the companies sourced "tainted cotton" farmed in the fragile Cerrado savanna.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 07:58 AM IST
AFP |
Does the transplantation of trees really work?
Thousands of trees have been transplanted to allow for development in cities across India, but few survive the process. Experts weigh in with solutions
Published on Apr 11, 2024 10:51 PM IST
Kiran Mehta
5 key impacts of Swiss women's climate victory at Europe's Human Rights Court
The ECtHR April 9 ruling enhances the legal basis for climate action across Europe, providing a solid foundation for challenging inadequate climate policies
Published on Apr 11, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Weather Bee | Does the end of El Niño signal a lull in global temperatures?
Analysis of the ONI and temperatures shows a weak correlation, indicating that the end of El Niño may not result in immediate cooling of global temperatures
Published on Apr 10, 2024 08:34 PM IST
Swiss seniors win big at court, emissions reduction targets for Europe set
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of older women’s human rights were being harmed by the impacts of the climate crisis
Published on Apr 09, 2024 08:47 PM IST
March 2024 warmest ever, 12-month average temperature reaches new record
March 2024 warmest ever, 12-month average temperature reaches new record
Published on Apr 09, 2024 03:50 PM IST
PTI |
Iranian conservationists advocating for cheetahs released from jail
They were among more than 2,000 prisoners granted amnesty on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 03:19 PM IST
AP |
In Botswana, a case of conservation colliding with human-wildlife conflict
Trophy-hunting may not be the best way to preserve the elephants that roam the African savannah at all— and here's how ecological balance can still be preserved
Published on Apr 08, 2024 11:09 PM IST
How is the UK at risk of both floods and drought?
Britain’s water woes are tied to how we’ve exploited our natural resources. It’s time to let nature return to doing more of the work.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Bloomberg |
