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Is overtourism just another 'first-world problem'?
Governance

Is overtourism just another 'first-world problem'?

Philipp Wassler
4 min read
The overtourism debate is fraught with extremes, but without scientific measures, it risks becoming a distraction from real global tourism challenges
Living green walls are having a moment but face a steep challenge
Environment

Living green walls are having a moment but face a steep challenge

Ozgur Gocer
3 min read
Growing plants on the facades of buildings has numerous benefits for urban sustainability but there are several obstacles
Satellite data shows Hurricane Milton on Oct. 7, 2024, as it gained strength quickly over the Gulf of Mexico.
Natural Disasters

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida — here’s how rapid intensification works

Zachary Handlos
4 min read
Milton went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours
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Screengrab from Windy.com showing Milton off the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico
Natural Disasters
Hurricane Milton could be ‘fifth most intense’ in Atlantic history
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Southern Africa’s drought impact: An unusual plankton bloom off the coast of Madagascar, finds study
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Unusual plankton bloom off Madagascar coast driven by drought in southern Africa, shows study
By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
American scientists awarded Nobel Prize for discovering mechanism behind cellular protein production
Health
American scientists awarded Nobel Prize for discovering mechanism behind cellular protein production
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
2 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 4, 2024)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 4, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Illustration of a Viking Longship
Economy
Norsemen were encountering, interacting & trading walrus ivory with indigenous Arctic peoples 200 years before Columbus: Study
By
Rajat Ghai
3 min read
Lack of transboundary water cooperation impedes progress in achieving climate goals: Report
Water
Lack of transboundary water cooperation impedes progress in achieving climate goals: Report
By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
Spring maize crop aggravating Punjab’s groundwater crisis
Agriculture
Spring maize crop aggravating Punjab’s groundwater crisis
By
Shagun
2 min read
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma reviews flood situation in Garo Hills
Natural Disasters
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma reviews flood situation in Garo Hills
By
Princess Giri Rashir
2 min read
Periyar Tiger Reserve’s reformed poacher gets conservation award
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Periyar Tiger Reserve’s reformed poacher gets conservation award
By
K A Shaji
5 min read
Antarctic Peninsula showed 10-fold greening since 1986 with increased warming: Study
Climate Change
Antarctic Peninsula showed 10-fold greening since 1986 with increased warming: Study
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
2 min read
Gobar Times: How climate change impacts young and old alike
Climate Change
Gobar Times: How climate change impacts young and old alike
By
DTE Staff
1 min read
Guardians of the Flock: Wolves may be villains in Bahraich, but are sacred beings for Koppal’s Kuruba shepherds
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Guardians of the Flock: Wolves may be villains in Bahraich, but are sacred beings for Koppal’s Kuruba shepherds
By
M Raghuram
4 min read
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