Deaths due to extreme weather events going up: Centre to House
Centre told Parliament deaths due to extreme weather events are growing in India. In 2023,…
Climate and Environment
Dying coral reefs can be saved by transplanting from healthy ones: Study
This transplant method would be helpful in minimising the bleaching of coral reefs, 44% of…
Minimal progress made in 2024, world is set at 2.7°C warming course: New study
Climate Action Tracker released a grim report, which reveals that current policies would lead to…
Beyond mass planting: How science-backed mangrove restoration can shield India’s coasts
Amidst uncontrolled urbanisation and funding challenges, nurturing existing mangroves through site-specific restoration strategies has yielded…
Meghalaya floods kills at least 15, Garo Hills worst hit
At least 15 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in…
North India experiences its best monsoon in over a decade?
North India witnessed the best monsoon in 11 years, reported TOI, adding that the region…
Rain and ruin: How climate extremes are fueling Marathwada’s agrarian crisis
Marathwada’s agrarian crisis, driven by climate change, economic struggles, and unsustainable farming, has caused widespread…
Conservationists demand withdrawal of relocation of forest dwelling communities
Forest rights and conservationist organisations across India have demanded withdrawal of ‘illegal’ relocation of villagers…
Climate change to pit timber production against agriculture: Study
Melting permafrost will lead to agricultural production shifting northwards, which will eat away at existing…
“Exceptionally heavy” rainfall kills 28 people in Gujarat
Extreme rainfall and flooding in Gujarat has claimed 28 lives, the Hindustan Times reported. In…