Environment

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was on her way to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, met with an accident and is presently being treated at the state-run Medical College, Manjeri.

Jul 31, 2024

Urgent Action on Methane Emissions: A Key to Climate Crisis Mitigation

A recent study highlights the urgent need for action on methane emissions, responsible for half of global warming. The Global Methane Pledge aims to reduce methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. NASA's EMIT instrument can detect large methane sources, aiding in climate change mitigation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasizes the need for immediate action on methane emissions to limit global temperature rises.

Jul 31, 2024

Alarming rise in landslides, time to focus on mapping prone areas: Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called for a swift rescue operation and also demanded enhanced compensation for the victims while participating in the discussion on the tragic landslides in Wayanad on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad Landslides: Bodies found floating in Chaliyar River

Locals living in and around the Chaliyar River in Kerala's Malappuram district, around 100 km from Wayanad, were shocked to find around 10 bodies floating in the river on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, hundreds injured

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals.

Jul 30, 2024

Unprecedented heatwave grips Kashmir, schools suspend primary classes till tomorrow

Unprecedented sweltering heat has adversely affected normal life in Kashmir valley. Authorities, on Monday, closed schools up to primary classes to protect children from heat stroke and dehydration.

Jul 29, 2024

Delhi: Students rise in protest after 3 UPSC aspirants die in flooded basement

After three aspiring civil servants died in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle, a popular coaching centre at Old Rajendra Nagar, students came out in dissent against the "negligence" of the government.

Jul 28, 2024

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, Emergency Control Room set up at Mantralaya

In view of the heavy rains continuing to lash Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other parts of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, on Thursday visited the Emergency Control Room at the Mantralaya and reviewed the waterlogging and flood situation created by the downpour.

Jul 25, 2024

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Wildfires continue raging across the western United States, prompting thousands to evacuate, together with the highways' shutdown.

Jul 25, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

At least three devotees were killed and six others injured in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath in a landslide triggered by rain on Sunday, officials said.

Jul 21, 2024

Climate Change: What caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years?

Two NASA-funded studies have shown that melting ice, dwindling groundwater, and rising seas, a result of climate change, has also led to the Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in the last 120 years.

Jul 20, 2024

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among worst hit areas in state

Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai, coastal Konkan and several parts of the state, leading to waterlogging and flooding in many parts hitting normal life

Jul 20, 2024