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WMO highlights socioeconomic impacts of 2023 weather, and climate hazards, intertwined with inequality crisis
Extreme weather events hit many parts of the world in 2023, affecting water and food security as well as human welfare, report by …
The year 2023 smashed several climate records, with some being ‘chart-busting’: WMO report
Greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ocean heat and acidification, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice cover and glacier retreat reached …
Contrasting patterns of heating & cooling observed in North Atlantic Ocean even as global oceans warm up: WMO
This contrasting pattern of heating and cooling in the North Atlantic Ocean is linked to the slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning …
Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations
Industrialised nations tend to prefer processed food ingredients over a plant-based diet with increased fibre levels
Study charts indirect economic losses due to climate change-induced supply disruptions, calls for collaboration
India is likely to be affected directly by high temperatures and indirectly due to close links with countries severely impacted by heat stress
Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA
Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 Mt came from the top 10 emitter countries
Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars
Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles
Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far
India is yet to sign the treaty. However, it called on efforts for entry into force and implementation of the treaty at the G20 New Delhi Leaders&…
AI can see you
A sophisticated and frightening face-recognition algorithm being employed by technology firms could be the end of privacy as we know it
James Webb Telescope spots oldest ‘dead galaxy’ that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study
The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life
Arctic could go without ice for first time by 2030 under all emission scenarios: Study
First ice-free day in the Arctic could occur over 10 years earlier than previous projections; frequency of ice-free conditions to increase …
El Nino likely to bring record-breaking temperatures in Bay of Bengal, the Philippines & Caribbean Sea: Study
This study comes as 2023 was designated as the hottest year on record while January 2024 was the warmest January on record globally
Restricting global temperature rise to 1.5°C could help India lower drought, river flooding, biodiversity loss risk: Study
Limiting temperature rise could reduce drought impact on humans by 70% and agricultural land by 21%
Wealthy nations wrestle over seats on Loss and Damage Board, causing delays in fully operationalising Fund
If World Bank does not agree to the terms set at COP28, it could lead to further delays.
‘Dim-witted’ Neanderthals? They were ‘early engineers’ who produced multi-component glues to handle stone tools
Ability to make multi-component adhesives could be first expressions of the modern cognitive processes that are still active today, researchers say
CAG report highlights glaring issues with functioning of key scientific institutions
Institute for Plasma Research and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology pulled up
Difference between brains of women & men lies in activity patterns, could provide insights into psychiatric disorders: Study
Differences were observed in brain regions involved in learning and reward
DTE Reportage: Bedevilled Barak
DTE reports on urban flooding, adaptation and rehabilitation efforts over a year after devastating floods in Assam’s Barak Valley
Bedevilled Barak: 2022 Assam deluge damaged houses in Katigorah, pushing locals to flood-proof their dwellings
Villagers are ready to spend lakhs on raising the ground while building houses, say locals
Annual investment of $2 trillion needed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030: Report
The world would need to add another 8.1 TW between 2022 and 2030
Bedevilled Barak: How a PHC in Katigorah rebuilt itself after the 2022 Assam floods
People managing the facility have not estimated losses incurred during the floods or received additional government funds
Marine heatwaves in Arctic shows worrying trend since 2007, marginal seas more vulnerable: Study
Since 2007, 11 marine heatwaves have occurred in the Arctic Ocean
Bedevilled Barak: How a Katigorah school is building resilience after 2022 Assam floods
The higher secondary school in Cachar district suffered immense damage during floods more than a year ago
Bedevilled Barak: DTE reconstructs what went wrong in Katigorah during 2022 Assam floods
Unique geographical settings, non-functional sluice gates of the vulnerbale revenue circle of Cachar district led to inundation
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