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Climate & Environment

Explained | Uttarakhand forest fire: What ignites a forest fire and how frequent these are in India

Temperatures, precipitation, vegetation, and moisture contribute to the frequency of forest fires. Experts say that fuel load, oxygen and temperature also cause these fires.
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Explained | Uttarakhand forest fire: What ignites a forest fire and how frequent these are in India
Explained | Uttarakhand forest fire: What ignites a forest fire and how frequent these are in India

Explained | Uttarakhand forest fire: What ignites a forest fire and how frequent these are in India

10 hours ago

Maha CM Shinde asks upright IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe to probe Navi Mumbai's flamingo deaths

Environment lovers have high hopes from Mundhe as he is familiar with the city as he had served as the Commissioner of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), said said NatConnect director B N Kumar.
28 April 2024, 09:24 IST
Maharashtra CM Shinde asks upright IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe to probe into flamingo deaths in Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra CM Shinde asks upright IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe to probe into flamingo deaths in Navi Mumbai

Maha CM Shinde asks upright IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe to probe Navi Mumbai's flamingo deaths

28 April 2024, 09:24 IST

The solitary signaller of dusk

This ‘marble plopper’ is our resident Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus), a crepuscular, nocturnal ground bird. Crepuscular beings are active at twilight.
28 April 2024, 02:49 IST
The solitary signaller of dusk
The solitary signaller of dusk

The solitary signaller of dusk

28 April 2024, 02:49 IST

Conserving wildlife beyond borders

Studies underline a need for transboundary conservation policies in Asian countries, writes Seshadri K S.
26 April 2024, 22:51 IST
Conserving wildlife beyond borders
Conserving wildlife beyond borders

Conserving wildlife beyond borders

26 April 2024, 22:51 IST

Heatwave to continue till May 4 in Tamil Nadu; govt sets up water points

Chief Minister M K Stalin assured the people that precautionary measures have been taken to handle the heat wave by setting up water supply points in over 1,000 locations across the state, including in 299 bus terminuses and 68 markets, and distributing Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets to people.
26 April 2024, 13:49 IST
Heatwave to continue till May 4 in Tamil Nadu; govt sets up water points
Heatwave to continue till May 4 in Tamil Nadu; govt sets up water points

Heatwave to continue till May 4 in Tamil Nadu; govt sets up water points

26 April 2024, 13:49 IST

Attribution fundamental to climate litigation, say lawyers; scientists urge data, modelling fixes

Environment lawyers and field experts agree that being evidence-based, attribution science will be crucial to climate litigation and play a key role in limiting baseless lawsuits.
24 April 2024, 05:48 IST
Attribution fundamental to climate litigation, say lawyers; scientists urge data, modelling fixes
Attribution fundamental to climate litigation, say lawyers; scientists urge data, modelling fixes

Attribution fundamental to climate litigation, say lawyers; scientists urge data, modelling fixes

24 April 2024, 05:48 IST

NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change

"This is something that nations can work on together because the information is there," NASA's head, Bill Nelson said.
24 April 2024, 03:46 IST
NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change
NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change

NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change

24 April 2024, 03:46 IST

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

By the end of the century, residents of northern countries will generally see sunny, springlike balm appear earlier in the winter. Conversely, those in the south—including equatorial regions and extending into Southern Europe and the US—will for the most part enjoy fewer days of temperate weather year-round.
23 April 2024, 04:13 IST
By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days
By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

23 April 2024, 04:13 IST

Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will table the legislation for England before Parliament’s summer recess in July.
22 April 2024, 10:54 IST
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom

Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom

22 April 2024, 10:54 IST

Earth Day 2024: 6 facts you probably never knew

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts and sustainable practices to safeguard the Earth's natural resources and ecosystems. Here we list six facts you probably never knew.
22 April 2024, 07:22 IST
Earth Day 2024: 6 facts you probably never knew
Earth Day 2024: 6 facts you probably never knew

Earth Day 2024: 6 facts you probably never knew

22 April 2024, 07:22 IST