Research can play a crucial role in combating desertification: Experts
Synergy between scientists, government and farming communities can help reclaim degraded lands
Eleven sites and extensions get UNESCO Global Geopark Label
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on April 18, 2019 — the World Heritage Day — conferred the …
Over 19 million kids in Bangladesh at risk from climate change
UNICEF report says nearly 86% of these children living in 17 districts are under threat from floods and cyclones
UK may ban junk food ads, should India follow?
Since India lacks regulatory framework for promotion of foods items containing high fat, salt and sugar, experts feel a similar step could prove …
What is the bomb cyclone blitzing across US?
The winter storm, Ulmer, has led to terrifying blizzard conditions, tropical storm winds and heavy rainfall; killing one person
UN Environment Assembly: World will miss the target on chemical uses
Developing countries emerging as the biggest users of chemicals; production set to double by 2030
E-waste is not waste, but treasure
There is 100 times more gold in a tonne of smart phones than in a tonne of gold ore itself! But the precious metal is virtually thrown away …
Shifting forest finance toward a rights-based REDD+
Criticisms of REDD+ may leave the impression that this is an uncertain avenue for climate finance. The case for finance to flow to carbon sinks …
Baltimore bridge collapse: A bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
One lesson is that we need to consider how the vessels near our bridges are changing
US-based economists win Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work with ‘natural experiments’
Their approach has revolutionised empirical research, says Nobel committee
Eight Western Lowland Gorillas at US safari park down with COVID-19
They are the first known cases of great apes to be infected by the virus
World Food Day: Plant-based diet can fix food inequality, cut premature deaths says report
Plant-based diets can cut down carbon emissions by 30%; wildlife loss by 46%
A third of US reels under drought
Likely to experience dry spell till at least October
$1.5 trillion global trade finance gap affecting SDG targets: ADB
Women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises are the worst-hit
Some progress, lots left: UN Climate Change annual report
Report ahead of Bonn conference lists opportunities for 2019
Who pays and how: the COP28 dilemma of debt and equity
COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities presents an obstacle to a …
World not on track to meet long-term climate targets, shows largest-ever UN assessment
Climate impacts “eroding past human development gains” & lack of adaptation action will make it difficult to make such gains in future
US government considers controversial solar geoengineering to counter global warming: Report
Report outlined research options for solar radiation management that may be able to reflect sunlight to space — but White House says it&…
Artemis set to take off soon: 5 things you need to know about this NASA mission
The next giant leap for mankind not alone; Joint plans by Russia-China for research station, India's Chandrayaan has lunar …
Reform global financing system, fast-track climate action: UN Chief
Supporting developing world at core of strategies outlined by Antonio Guterres
A quick guide to climate change jargon: What experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
Here’s a guide that may help you to follow the news about climate change ahead of CoP26 starting October 31
Commitment phobia: World still not ready to do enough to cut GHG emissions
New national climate pledges combined with other mitigation measures put the world on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7°C by the end …
GMO rice from India withdrawn in EU: Indian coalition asks for action
500 tonnes of genetically modified rice were discovered in a consignment that India exported to the European Union countries in June 2021
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
Taliban take-over of Afghanistan: India should be a first responder in the humanitarian crisis
The exit of American forces from Afghanistan has underscored the gravity of the new turmoil in India’s neighbourhood. DTE speaks with …