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Marginal dip in PM 2.5 levels in 2022; year added to avg life expectancy: Report
Published on Aug 28, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Delhi residents will have maximum benefits, gaining 7.8 years of life expectancy if all of India were to reduce particulate pollution to meet the WHO annual guideline
Jayashree Nandi
Weather Bee | Does the 2024 monsoon have more rainy days than usual?
How does the 2024 monsoon fare in terms of the number of days it has rained? Here are three charts that try to answer this question.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Landslide devastation in Kerala highlights need for sustainable development
Conservationists are urging a balance between development and environmental protection to prevent further tragedies.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Weather Bee | Is the monsoon becoming rainier?
This year’s monsoon prompts the question: Is the season becoming rainier long-term?
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
New landslide hotspots found in Himalayas, Western Ghats, warns survey
Infrastructural development and deforestation apart from climate change are critical reasons why the frequency of landslides is going up in vulnerable areas.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Over three-quarter Indians acknowledge personal impact of global warming: Study
As India confronts the escalating challenges of climate change, the urgency to grasp public sentiment and awareness has never been greater.
Published on Aug 13, 2024 09:00 AM IST
World Elephant Day: The powerful connection between dance & the mighty elephant
On World Elephant Day, we are delving into the fascinating connection between Indian classical dance and the metaphorical representation of the mighty elephant
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 08:31 AM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Weather Bee | Skewed rain responsible for Himachal and Uttarakhand floods
One reason why parts of Himachal and Uttarakhand have flooded this monsoon is that there was a big surplus on particular days.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 05:53 PM IST
Man’s pics in front of same glacier 15 years apart show devastating change
The man who shared the photos of a glacier works with a charity associated with creating and restoring natural ecosystems in the UK.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 02:55 PM IST
Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum
IMD noted that the heavy rainfall in Delhi was not a cloudburst. The rainfall was categorised as extremely intense, influenced by atmospheric instability
Published on Aug 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy
Environmental experts and residents fear the project could harm the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and increase landslide risks.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 04:44 AM IST
Weather Bee | How abnormal is the rain in Kerala this monsoon?
IMD’s gridded data shows that the 30-year rolling averages of total monsoon rain over Kerala have been decreasing almost consistently over time.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 06:05 PM IST
Pune's struggle with floods: Urban expansion meets monsoon fury
Extreme weather events have become the new normal, revealing critical gaps in urban planning. Indian cities fall short of building resilient infrastructure
Published on Jul 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Weather Bee| July's sudden warming surge leads to the warmest day globally on re
A sharp rise in global temperatures has been recorded since July 18, reaching new daily highs and emphasising the volatility of climate patterns
Published on Jul 26, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Three Maharashtra cities to host India’s first low emission zones by 2026
There are tourist-focused LEZs around Taj Mahal and Statue of Unity, while New Delhi has charged an environmental charge for heavy vehicles entering the city.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 08:30 AM IST
How the invasive Senna spectabilis poses a threat to the Nilgiri's ecosystem
Efforts to eradicate the plant are facing challenges because the plant is hard to eliminate. Traditional methods like uprooting the plant have been ineffective
Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Weather Bee | Will July warming fall below the 1.5°C level?
The expectation of the 1.5°C threshold not being breached in July is not wishful thinking. Some gradual cooling in global temperatures was expected this year.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Like people, elephants call each other by name
And anthropoexceptionalism takes another tumble
Published on Jul 12, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Wildlife Board will now take 1st call on clearance to projects in protected area: MoEFCC
All project proponents can apply for all environmental clearances, including forest and wildlife simultaneously, on Union environment ministry’s Parivesh 2.0 website
Published on Jul 11, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
‘India's Ramsar site growth is a remarkable contribution to wetland protection'
In an interview to HT, Musonda Mumba, secretary general of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, highlights the importance of ensuring the wise use of wetlands.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 11:56 PM IST
Weather Bee | Breaking down the performance of rain this monsoon
Despite normal national average rainfall, India's monsoon season is marked by significant regional and temporal disparities.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 11:35 PM IST
Unlocking secrets crucial to coral reef preservation in India
Equipped with remotely operated vehicles, a team of researchers is exploring mesophotic reefs off the coast of Lakshadweep to combat climate change impacts
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Lack of heat-related death numbers shows India is unprepared for the next crisis
Most estimates suggest India is grossly underestimating death numbers, given that non-optimal temperature ranks among the top 20 risk factors for death in India
Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Weather Bee | How unusual is the heavy rain flooding northeastern states
India’s northeastern region has been affected by floods and landslides this monsoon season. How much of a role does rain play in these disasters?
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Heat and Haze: Air pollution worsens in Indian cities during summer
A recent analysis reveals a significant summer surge in PM2.5 levels. Byrnihat tops the list of most polluted cities, followed by Faridabad and Gurugram.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 12:38 AM IST
62 crore in India endured severe heatwave in June, highest globally: Analysis
Nearly 5 billion people worldwide were affected by climate-driven extreme heat in June, according to panel of scientists
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Weather Bee | Why IMD has forecast rain over most of India in the next five days
Monsoon’s arrival is no guarantee of rain. The forecast for the next week, therefore, details the immediate weather patterns responsible for rain
Published on Jun 27, 2024 09:00 AM IST
How Cape Town averted ‘Day Zero’: A lesson for Delhi
The City of Cape Town’s experience and the decisions of its administrators could hold significant lessons for Delhi, faced with an acute water shortage
Published on Jun 25, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Elections recorded the highest heat stress
55 out of 57 parliamentary constituencies in Phase 6 observed heat stress hours during the polling window, finds analysis
Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:57 PM IST
Number Theory: Why has the heatwave taken such a heavy toll?
The average minimum for the May 16-June 19 was the highest since at least 1951
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 01:55 PM IST