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Thimphu hosted a pivotal secretary-level dialogue between India and Bhutan, culminating in a robust agreement to intensify joint efforts on cross-border rivers and hydropower initiatives. From...
Forests provide critical habitats for millions of species. By preserving trees, we protect the intricate web of life that sustains our global ecosystem.
Renewable power sources like wind and solar are infinite and cleaner than traditional methods. Implementing these technologies helps stabilize energy prices and creates new job opportunities in the...
India simmers under a relentless heatwave, with mercury levels shattering records and citizens seeking refuge from the sun's fury. Amid this crisis, television legend Sunil Lahri has used his...
In a heartfelt Instagram outburst, Dia Mirza exposed the devastating toll of Mumbai's development frenzy on its environment. Sharing verdant jungle snapshots, the actress lamented, 'We need more...
Transitioning to renewable power sources is no longer an option but a necessity. Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power provide clean alternatives that help preserve natural ecosystems while meeting...
India is currently witnessing a dual weather pattern with intense heat in the north and heavy storms in the south and east. The IMD reports that active western disturbances are causing rain in Jammu...
Imagine a giant planetary mirror that decides whether Earth stays cool or grows hotter. That mirror is albedo, the fraction of sunlight reflected by every surface we see. Bright snow and ice act like...
In a strong push towards eco-conscious progress, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated key events focused on green building innovations, underscoring that true development harmonizes...
Imagine India's monsoon evolving under a warming world: heavier downpours, a new peak in August, and profound implications for farming and floods. A groundbreaking study by NIT Rourkela researchers,...
In a key development for global sustainability efforts, India and Finland have renewed their environmental cooperation pact. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav...
In a candid assessment during the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spotlighted the freak February warmth disrupting traditional snow sports. He...
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are already feeling an early chill this October, hinting at a potentially colder winter ahead. This unusual early cold snap coincides with...
The increasing frequency and scale of landslides across India are not solely a result of natural geographical conditions. Several factors contribute to this issue, including shifts in rainfall...
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a major hub for renewable energy. The state is becoming a center of attraction for multinational companies committed to green energy. These companies are keen to...
The ongoing severe heatwave in Kashmir has significantly affected the annual Amarnath Yatra, leading to the rapid melting of the natural ice Shiva Lingam within the first ten days of the pilgrimage....
The monsoon season has brought welcome relief and cooler temperatures to many regions, while also causing disruption in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued...
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has instructed officials to bolster drainage systems across the state, citing concerns about potential flooding during the monsoon season. This directive...
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has experienced record-breaking temperatures for the second consecutive day, with the mercury reaching 35.5 degrees Celsius on Friday. This...
A parliamentary panel has suggested that the Centre include "new and emerging" disasters, such as heatwaves, in its disaster management plans. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee...
The Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Bihar is set to organize a discussion on August 5th focusing on nursery creation and intensive afforestation as part of the Jal Jeevan...
Fresh climate projections released this week suggest that the planet could experience an extended stretch of exceptional warmth lasting until at least 2030. The collaborative outlook from the World...
The United Nations marked the International Day of Light by focusing on albedo, the scientific term for how surfaces reflect sunlight. This process plays a central role in maintaining Earth’s...
Rising global temperatures are no longer abstract figures on charts. The planet’s surface air temperature is climbing rapidly, and researchers stress that even a one-degree increase demands vast...
The planet's mood swings—fiercer storms, prolonged droughts, record heat—signal a profound shift: climate change. This phenomenon describes enduring alterations in average weather conditions over...
Air conditioners, while offering a respite from the heat, present numerous drawbacks. The warm air expelled by AC outdoor units contributes to global warming, causing rising temperatures year after...
A coalition of Nordic financial institutions has urged the European Union to resist any move to lift restrictions on Arctic drilling, even as energy markets face renewed strain. In a letter sent to...
Reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved through various methods such as using energy-efficient appliances, switching to renewable energy sources, and reducing meat consumption. Small changes...
Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other measures of climate that occur over several decades or longer. While the Earth's climate...
In a stirring address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi's India Mandapam, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar painted a picture of BRICS as a beacon of stability amid...
Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost city in the United States, has entered its annual period of polar night. On November 18, 2025, residents bid farewell to the sun at 1:36 PM, marking the start of...
The United Kingdom, known for its traditional wheat and barley crops, is embarking on an unusual agricultural experiment. Nadine Mitschunas, from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, is leading the...
China is the largest contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, playing a significant role in global warming and climate change, which leads to environmental and health problems. According...
China has initiated the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents and mandated the closure of schools and some businesses across at least ten cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward its...
During the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet with US President Donald Trump. This meeting is scheduled to take place in...
A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the potential for substantial economic losses due to climate change over the next quarter-century. The report estimates that damages could exceed...
Heavy rainfall is currently occurring in many parts of India, leading to flood situations in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. While this torrential rain in India is causing...
A nuclear bomb explosion can obliterate an entire area. The atomic attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan in 1945 resulted in the deaths of 210,000 people. Over a lakh people were disabled. But...
Torrential floods in the northwestern region of Pakistan have caused widespread devastation. According to officials, approximately 340 people have lost their lives in the past 48 hours, with 137...
As Uttarakhand, India, grappled with devastating floods, Hong Kong, over 4,000 km away, faced a crisis of its own. Torrential rain has battered the city for four consecutive days, culminating in a...
A severe heatwave is gripping Europe, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels and prompting health warnings across the continent. Spain's state meteorological office, Aemet, issued a...
Oxford (UK), Jan 12 (The Conversation) The earth's climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought...
A deepening food crisis in Pakistan is casting a long shadow over public health and economic recovery efforts. With a significant portion of the population facing acute food insecurity, the nation...