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Climate & Environment
Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?
Our research suggests that rapid atmospheric warming above ground can cause peat soils to suddenly heat up to smouldering temperatures underground, all without any spark or other ignition. These zombie fires may be a case of climate change-driven spontaneous combustion.
10 hours ago
Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?
10 hours ago
Bihar orders closure of schools, coaching institutes, anganwadi centres due to heatwave conditions
Incidents of students fainting were reported from Sheikhpura, Begusarai, East Champaran, and other regions due to the scorching heat.
14 hours ago
Bihar orders closure of schools, coaching institutes, anganwadi centres due to heatwave conditions
14 hours ago
'A mountain fell on them' says rescue worker at PNG landslide site
Estimates of the death toll have varied vastly with the government saying more than 2,000 were buried alive, while the UN estimates about 670 are missing. Community leaders have put the figure at around 200. Only six bodies have been recovered.
14 hours ago
'A mountain fell on them' says rescue worker at PNG landslide site
14 hours ago
Papua New Guinea leader Marape says extraordinary weather causing disasters
Parts of a mountain in the Maip-Mulitaka area in Enga province in PNG's north collapsed in the early hours of last Friday and Marape said more than 2,000 people are estimated to have died, with up to 70,000 people living in the area impacted by the disaster.
14 hours ago
Papua New Guinea leader Marape says extraordinary weather causing disasters
14 hours ago
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors
Energy systems are being pushed to the brink by wind storms and heatwaves, compounded by gas shortages and price rises caused by the war in Ukraine.
17 hours ago
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors
17 hours ago
Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses
The potential for heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are well known hazards of extreme heat. Yet, physical health is not the only factor to consider under extreme heat; mental health can also suffer. Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months, as well as anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.
17 hours ago
Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses
17 hours ago
The end of greenwashing is now within sight
Carbon credits, which are bought and sold in what’s called the voluntary carbon market, offer companies and investors many ways to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
18 hours ago
The end of greenwashing is now within sight
18 hours ago
16,700 wetlands in Karnataka to get unique ID to track conservation
After the Supreme Court's direction to the Centre to protect the 2 lakh wetlands in the country, the Centre had identified about 15,000 wetlands. The state government took the help of Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) to identify water bodies that fit the wetland criteria.
19 hours ago
16,700 wetlands in Karnataka to get unique ID to track conservation
19 hours ago
Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
According to the research, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Rajkot had the highest urban effect, while Delhi-NCR and Pune were found to be at the fourth and fifth position, respectively.
28 May 2024, 12:38 IST
Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
28 May 2024, 12:38 IST
Heat waves can be deadly for elderly: An ageing global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
From as far north as Japan to as far south as the Philippines, the relentless heat wreaked havoc on everyday life. Students and teachers in Cambodia were sent home from school, as their hand-held fans provided little protection against the stifling heat and humidity in their poorly ventilated classrooms.
28 May 2024, 09:10 IST
Heat waves can be deadly for elderly: An ageing global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
28 May 2024, 09:10 IST
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