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Daily Heat Tracker: Chennai records highest night-time temperature
Climate Change

Daily Heat Tracker: Puducherry, Chennai record highest day-time temperatures

Shagun
Night temperature was also the highest in Chennai, among cities monitored
BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane
Economy

BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane

Trishant Dev
3 min read
The bloc is positioning itself as a counterweight to Western-led structures, pushing for fairer terms in global trade, advocating for the reform of multilateral institutions, and expanding South-South ...
Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming
Climate Change

Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming

Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Apart from immediate damage to ecology, the moisture surge from the heat can lead to catastrophic rainfall and natural disasters
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Daily Heat Tracker: Chennai records highest night-time temperature
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Puducherry, Chennai record highest day-time temperatures
By
Shagun
BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane
Economy
BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane
By
Trishant Dev
3 min read
Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming
Climate Change
Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming
By
Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Warming planet opening Pandora’s Box of microbial dangers long frozen: UN Frontier report
Climate Change
Warming planet opening Pandora’s Box of microbial dangers long frozen: UN Frontier report
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 9, 2025)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 9, 2025)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
UN Frontier report: Floods can release legacy chemicals from sediments, expose people to its harmful effects
Climate Change
UN Frontier report: Floods can release legacy chemicals from sediments, expose people to its harmful effects
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
The hardy tree can withstand soaring temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius and thrive with minimal water, making it a vital ally for desert communities.
Food
Rajasthan’s pride ‘sangri of khejri’ awaits GI tag
By
Gargi Gaur
3 min read
Heat deaths among elderly grew 85% since the 90s: UN Frontier report
Climate Change
Heat deaths among elderly grew 85% since the 90s: UN Frontier report
By
Shagun
3 min read
Between 2011 and 2025, Libya alone accounted for 13,205 disaster-related deaths, the majority resulting from the catastrophic Derna floods on 10 September 2023.
Climate Change
Africa's climate crisis: 2021-2025 marks the deadliest period in 15 years
By
Kiran Pandey
4 min read
Daily Heat Tracker: Itanagar, Srinagar see highest rise in maximum temperature
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Itanagar sees highest jump over normal maximum temperature
By
Shagun
Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals
Food
Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals
By
Shagun
3 min read
Hindu Kush Himalayas seeing dramatic rise in glacial-origin floods, recent events triggered by nascent glacial lakes: ICIMOD
Climate Change
Hindu Kush Himalayas seeing dramatic rise in glacial-origin floods, recent events triggered by nascent glacial lakes: ICIMOD
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
2 min read
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