An AI-generated representative image Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday that scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two previously unknown species of lichen moths.In a post on X, the minister described the findings as “a vital contribution to the documentation of India’s moth biodiversity,” and said the discovery highlights…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru: At a time when climate change is increasingly reshaping public health risks across the globe, Indian media has quietly carved out a leadership role in linking the two. A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has found that Indian news outlets are emerging as global frontrunners in climate-health journalism, surpassing coverage…
New Delhi: Delhi did not record a single “clean air” day in the winter months, even though annual pollution levels showed signs of improvement, according to a report by Climate Trends based on Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) air quality monitoring data for 2024–25.The study warns that current evaluation metrics under the National Clean Air…
NEW DELHI: Govt think tank, Niti Aayog, on Wednesday released roadmaps for decarbonisation of aluminium, cement and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors, aimed at guiding the country towards a net-zero emission future through sustainable processes.The move comes in the backdrop of the country’s climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement and the govt’s…
The United States is in the grip of a severe winter storm, with freezing rain, sleet and bitter Arctic air affecting more than half the country. Forecasters warn that the damage, especially in ice-lashed regions, could be as destructive as a hurricane.The frigid air at this time has created life-threatening conditions. The Midwest region experienced…
A massive winter storm disrupted air travel across the United States on Sunday, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays at some of the country’s busiest airports and setting up what airlines warned would be a brutal travel day.The National Weather Service said late Saturday that widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million…
Pedestrians walk and ride their bike as heavy snow falls, Sunday (AP photo) Over 800,000 were left without power in the US amid a massive winter storm that threatened to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall. Over 10,000 flights have also been cancelled as of Sunday.Power outages mounted as the storm intensified. By 10:18 am…
A powerful winter storm tore through vast parts of the United States, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain across multiple regions. Emergency declarations were issued in over 20 states as Arctic air followed the system, threatening prolonged disruption and dangerous cold. (Picture credit: AP) Source link
PARIS: Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said Monday.Demand for cooling will “drastically” increase in giant countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Nigeria, where hundreds of millions of people lack air conditioning or other means of…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand lost 749 leopards and 86 tigers over five years since 2020, according to data provided by the state forest department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information was shared with Amit Gupta, a Noida-based RTI activist, on Jan 19. To put the figures in perspective, around 235 tigers and around 1500…
