Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves savage coral reefs
‘We could eradicate malaria by 2040’ says expert after revolutionary vaccine is approved by WHO
Traditional knowledge of small farmers key to climate-smart agriculture
Lessons from PAT scheme can shape Indian carbon market
The tantalising scent of rain or freshly baked bread: Why can certain smells transport us back in time?
Many disorders linked to a loss of smell are neurodegenerative, where one of the associated symptoms is memory loss
Argentina’s economic crisis: Whoever wins presidential election is on a collision course with the IMF
Argentina is heading to the polls on October 22 for a presidential election dominated by another profound economic crisis
There’s a thriving global market in turtles and much of that trade is illegal
Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, but humans are a much bigger threat to the reptiles than vice versa
Coexistence & conflict, sides of the same coin: Assam villagers’ kindness towards injured elephant heartening
When an injured tusker was found in an Assam village, locals rushed to his aid with food, medical assistance
Cauvery, Karnataka’s deep anguish
The current distribution of Cauvery waters is unfair to Karnataka and its roots lie in the 18th century, when the British defeated Tipu Sultan
What is the status of dumpsite remediation across India
Total of 13 states and three UTs are lagging behind the target
Methane from Indian dumpsites — a missed opportunity & potential climate pollutant
Methane emissions from MSW landfills represent a lost opportunity to capture, recover and use a significant energy resource
Battery electric vehicles might beat hydrogen fuel in a cost-benefit analysis, at least for now
Currently in India, battery electric vehicles are more viable than green hydrogen & biofuels. But that may change as technologies are scaled up
Governments shouldn’t start massive projects in hills without consulting experts, local people
If Joshimath can sink due to the weight of houses and people, what about cutting mountains with explosives
Green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt & soak up carbon dioxide
Economic sectors that produce large volumes of emissions, such as concrete and steel making, are difficult to decarbonise and will take longer
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
The little treasures on the beach began as discarded trash
Tropical climates are the most biodiverse on Earth — but it’s not only because of how warm and wet they are
Biodiversity responds not just to the type of climate but its spatial distribution
Portuguese youths sue 33 European governments at EU court in largest climate case ever
Case will constitute what lawyers refer to as a “hard case” & play an important role in other future climate applications
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? An expert explains
The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour, such as improper charging or physical damage
Clean(er) cooking in India: How solid fuels in rural Indian households contribute to climate crisis
Solid cooking fuel use makes up 13% of India’s national GHG emissions but is unaccounted in the national report
Can rooftop solar projects help states achieve their renewable purchase obligation targets?
It is critical to consider scaling rooftop solar PV in the residential segment
Methane emissions from Indian landfills: Knowing why estimates vary by models key to effective management
Concerted efforts needed to standardise data collection, invest in modern waste management infrastructure, develop region-specific models
Environmental disasters and climate change force people to cross borders, but they’re not recognised as refugees — they should be
People displaced by adverse weather developments should be given more than temporary protection
Nobody knows how consciousness works — but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science
A group of 124 consciousness scientists and philosophers recently published an open letter attacking integrated information theory as “pseudoscience”
Funding Loss & Damage: Differences persist as COP28 looms
Contentions persist over the contributors, recipients and headquarters of the LDF
Unlocking power of pumped storage hydropower: A sustainable energy solution
Shot in the arm to projects after attendance of Union Minister of Power at an event for PSH