"climate-change"

A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed an amicus curiae in its suo motu case on Himachal Pradesh’s ecological imbalance. Expressing alarm over hydropower projects, deforestation, and unchecked tourism, the bench stressed urgent action by the state and Centre to prevent further environmental degradation

A global study finds extreme heat has cut tropical bird populations by 25–38% since 1950, posing a greater threat than habitat loss. Rising heatwaves cause fatal stress, breeding failures, and dehydration, underscoring urgent action on climate change and biodiversity conservation

With the world’s top court declaring that countries have binding legal obligations to protect the climate, climate justice is no longer just a moral demand— it is now a matter of international law

A new study reveals that bird endemism in Antarctica and the southern hemisphere is underestimated, highlighting their unique biodiversity. These regions host irreplaceable species with restricted ranges, making them especially vulnerable to climate change and deserving of greater conservation focus

Antarctic tourism surged to nearly 125,000 visitors in 2023–24, risking damage to fragile ecosystems. Experts warn numbers could hit 450,000 by 2034. Market-based tools like tourism taxes or visitor caps are proposed to manage growth and protect the continent's environment

Merely celebrating Environment Day on June 5 is not enough; what is truly needed is a commitment to systemic change while adopting sustainable practices

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza urged citizens to join the movement which aims to unite one billion people in making informed and sustainable choices.

The Namami Gange programme has improved Ganga's water quality, meeting bathing standards except in two Uttar Pradesh stretches. No fish mortality reported since 2017. EPR targets lag: battery waste achieved 53,755 of 3.35 lakh metric tonnes; plastic waste 19 of 34 lakh

Best projects by students on the subjects such as Sensitivity for the Differently Abled, Climate Change and Eve-Teasing Problem and Remedies will be part of the display

China added almost 374 billion watts of renewable power -- three quarters of it from solar panels -- in 2024. That's more than eight times as much as the United States did and five times what Europe added last year

Cherry blossoms, or 'sakura' are Japan's favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many Japanese enjoy walking or picnicking under the trees

As mango arrivals at major markets of Batasingaram, Bowenpally and Gudimalkapur see significant drop, a kilogram of the fruit is retailing for Rs 200-400

As warming temperatures melt glaciers, the ice loss has repercussions for climate and water cycles. This in turn has significant impact on landscapes, rivers, ecosystems people and economies

Ill-effects of growth model needs serious revisit to strike a balance between ecology, economy

India is the world's sixth largest coffee producer. However, high temperature, heavy rainfall and landslides in the country’s coffee heartlands had made an adverse impact on its production

Such conditions are expected not only in parts of Telangana but across the country

The journey of Earth towards a colourful world began with the evolution of vision, which initially developed to distinguish light from dark over 600 million years ago

While a large number of springs in the Valley are on the verge of going dry, the glaciers in Hindu Kush region are melting at fast pace due to erratic weather patterns in Kashmir

Emphasizing the growing role of technology in journalism, World Bank External Affairs and Communications former manager, Eric Chinje urged students to embrace digital inclusion and emerging technologies like AI and ML to address global challenges in climate change, finance, and governance