The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing — why?
Locals rely on the ‘long rains’ from March-May and ‘short rains’ from October-December
New FCA rules not in compliance with FRA, endanger rights of tribals and forest dwellers
The new Forest Conservation Rules, 2022 were notified June 28 and will be put before both Houses of Parliament in the current session for approval
Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
World needs to target non-CO2 pollutants and CO2 pollutants to achieve climate targets, it added
Odisha authorities keep vigil though Cyclone Asani to skirt coast
Officials have established a control room and are monitoring the movements of the cyclone
DTE Analysis: How normal was April 2022 in India
Peninsular India was actually cooler while the northern parts of the country experienced temperature differences normally associated with the …
Summer 2022: Indian cities, districts must be ready to protect vulnerable from heat stress, urges report
It is important to invest in strengthening resilience to heat, say experts at report launch
World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years
Early warning systems can be critical tools to reduce disaster risk and support climate adaptation, according to Guterres
Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: Loktak, climate change, carbon footprint feature in party manifestos
Most parties fighting the Manipur elections have promised action on green issues concerning the state
Why Union Budget 2022-23 is not good in environmental terms
By slashing allocation for environmental organisations, regulatory boards and introducing infrastructure development schemes, the Centre has sent …
Phasi wood for Jagannath chariot this year entirely from private lands; forest loss, climate change affecting natural supply
Phasi and Dhaura trees take 50-100 years to mature; this poses a challenge to the annual construction of chariots in the Puri Jagannath Yatra
On thin ice: Less snow, high temperatures have upturned lives in Himalayan cold desert
Ladakh’s Average temperature has increased in last 3 decades while precipitation had reduced; Rainfall has also decreased in Lahaul-…
Environmental crises pose biggest threats to global population over next decade: WEF Global Risks Report 2022
The pandemic has worsened several social and economic risks in the last two years, say experts
Disaster damage: 2021 sixth year with insured loss bill over $100 billion
India witnessed 2 of the world's 10 most financially devastating climate events in 2021
Nairobi Declaration set to fast track disaster risk reduction work
Sendai Framework aims to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses in lives and livelihoods
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
A ‘green childhood’ may be the only way to meet our mid-century climate targets
Greta Thunberg did not wait to be 25 years to contribute to the betterment of the planet
Climate change: Delhi, Punjab and Haryana biggest hotspots of water loss in India
As many as 2.3 billion people live in countries considered to be water-stressed; the number is going to be at least 5 billion by 2050, …
What is CoP26? Here’s how global climate negotiations work and what’s expected from the Glasgow summit
CoP26 will be a complex process, but it’s how international law and institutions can help solve problems that no single country can fix on …
Physics Nobel 2021 to 3 for predicting climate change, building physical models for complex systems
Manabe and Hasselmann awarded for work in physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global warming
Is a land cyclone brewing over West Bengal
Two global forecasting facilities, including the US Navy have said a land cyclone is forming over West Bengal, but the IMD is yet to declare so &…
Arctic sea ice hits its minimum extent for the year — 2 NASA scientists explain what’s driving the overall decline
As the Arctic’s bright ice is replaced by a darker open ocean surface, less of the sun’s radiation is reflected back to space, …
Extreme weather events in India made women, children more vulnerable to modern slavery, flags report
Cyclones in India, particularly in the Sundarbans, made locals vulnerable to traffickers and drove them into forced labour, the report …
Carbon budget will exhaust in 10 years at current emission levels: IPCC report
The world can emit approximately 400 billion tonnes more of carbon dioxide before hitting the 1.5°C limit, the report said
Sea surge on Kerala coast : Why experts are calling for nature - based solutions
Breakwater and seawall constructions have made sea erosion scenario worse, flag experts; say restoring coastal vegetation, including mangrove …
Odisha, Andamans most prepared to reach climate action SDG: Government
The SDG Index and Dashboard brought out by the NITI Aayog also gauged India's preparedness for disasters, its saving of carbon dioxide, its share …