Environment

Hurricane Helene death toll tops 200 in US

Hurricane Helene: US Death Toll Surpasses 200

The southeastern United States has been left reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm of such magnitude that it has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest to hit the US mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Oct 4, 2024

Adani Group, Google join hands to drive clean energy adoption in India

The Adani Group and Google on Thursday announced a collaboration that will advance the companies' collective sustainability goals and add more clean energy to the national grid.

Oct 3, 2024

India signs global ocean treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

India Aligns with Global Ocean Treaty for Marine Biodiversity Conservation

India has signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity. The BBNJ agreement bans destructive fishing and pollution in areas beyond nations' territorial waters.

Sep 28, 2024

WHO Urges Stronger Policies for Healthier Diets, Activity

The WHO has called for stronger policies to promote healthier diets and increased physical activity due to rising obesity and noncommunicable diseases. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, emphasized the need for environments that support healthier choices.

Sep 18, 2024

Uttarakhand: Chamoli experiences season's first snowfall after rains hit hill state

The high peaks of Badrinath Dham and Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli witnessed the season's first snowfall on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed Uttarakhand for the past 24 hours.

Sep 12, 2024

South Korea: Seoul issues first September heat wave warning amid nationwide heat surge

Seoul has issued its first-ever September heat wave warning, a first since the heat advisory system was introduced in 2008.

Sep 10, 2024

Delhi govt bans firecrackers till Jan 1 to combat winter air pollution

The Delhi government has issued a notification imposing a ban on firecrackers till January 1, 2025 to mitigate air pollution in winter.

Sep 9, 2024

Andhra floods affect 10 lakh people, damaged crops over 5 lakh acres

Andhra floods damage crops spread over 5 lakh acres, 10 lakh people affected

Heavy rains and floods that battered parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh last week affected over 10 lakh people, destroyed agriculture crops of over 5 lakh acres, and damaged 4,222 km long roads besides claiming 45 human lives.

Sep 9, 2024

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar scheme

Green energy push: Gujarat to install solar rooftop systems on govt buildings

The Gujarat government has announced plans to install 48 MW of solar rooftop systems on various state government buildings during the 2024-25 fiscal year as part of its ongoing efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.

Sep 8, 2024

China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China grants disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China's top economic planner said on Saturday that 200 million yuan (approximately $28.2 million) has been allocated from the Central budget to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces.

Sep 8, 2024

Australia's two jurisdictions lagging behind in shift toward clean energy: Report

Two jurisdictions in Australia are undermining the national effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift toward clean energy.

Sep 4, 2024

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, not kiwi birds

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, kiwi birds not on list

New Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrantsNew Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrants

Sep 3, 2024

Andhra floods claim 15 lives, affect 4.48 lakh people

Heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh have so far claimed 15 lives and affected more than 4.48 lakh people across seven districts, officials said on Monday.

Sep 2, 2024

Rescue, relief operation intensified in Andhra Pradesh's flood-hit Vijayawada

Several residential areas in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada remained submerged on Monday while authorities intensified rescue and relief operations.