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Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump in above-normal maximum temperature recorded by Lucknow and Aizawl
Climate Change

Daily Heat Tracker: Lucknow records highest jump in maximum & minimum temperatures over normal

DTE Staff
Chennai recorded highest day-time temperature of 39°C among cities monitored
Bihar faces high deficit rainfall, farmers fear drought-like situation
Natural Disasters

Bihar faces high deficit rainfall, paddy farmers fear drought-like situation

Mohd Imran Khan
4 min read
Even drought-patterns have shifted, with only the three districts prone to drought — Gaya, Aurangabad and Nawada — receiving excess rainfall this season
An immediate ban on single-use items like straws and cotton buds. would be more effective than a gradual phase-out, the study found.
Waste

Banning problematic plastics may save the world up to $8 trillion by 2040

Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Projected savings include reduced plastic waste management costs, lower emissions and fewer social and environmental impacts
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Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump in above-normal maximum temperature recorded by Lucknow and Aizawl
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Lucknow records highest jump in maximum & minimum temperatures over normal
By
DTE Staff
Bihar faces high deficit rainfall, farmers fear drought-like situation
Natural Disasters
Bihar faces high deficit rainfall, paddy farmers fear drought-like situation
By
Mohd Imran Khan
4 min read
An immediate ban on single-use items like straws and cotton buds. would be more effective than a gradual phase-out, the study found.
Waste
Banning problematic plastics may save the world up to $8 trillion by 2040
By
Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Gir, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, was the only place in the world where Asiatic lions roam freely in the wild.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Thousands of trees felled by Cyclone Tauktae now pose fire hazard to Asiatic lions in Gir
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the 17th BRICS summit session.
Climate Change
‘Atrocious’ health toll from climate crisis, Guterres warns BRICS leaders
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of ITPGRFA COP 11
Food
At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of 11th plant treaty meet
By
Anson CJ
5 min read
Glacier retreat could lead to volcanic eruptions worldwide, including in Antarctica: Study
Climate Change
Glacier retreat could lead to volcanic eruptions worldwide, including in Antarctica: Study
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
Historically, Norway has one of the highest per capita GHG emissions, recording nearly twice the global average.
Climate Change
Norway announces new NDC amid expanding fossil fuel production: Here’s what it says
By
Rudrath Avinashi
4 min read
Workers installing solar panels at a house in Prayagraj.
Renewable Energy
Uttar Pradesh’s solar push sparks new jobs for young entrepreneurs in Prayagraj
By
Anil Ashwani Sharma
4 min read
Despite farmers adapting to climate change, yield losses, especially in India’s wheat growing regions to be severe: Study
Agriculture
Despite farmers adapting to climate change, yield losses, especially in India’s wheat growing regions, to be severe: Study
By
Shagun
4 min read
Daily Heat Tracker: Maximum & minimum temperature above normal in 15 cities
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Maximum & minimum temperature above normal in 15 cities
By
Shagun
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