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Weather Bee | What is the onset of the southwest monsoon?
Published on Jun 21, 2024 09:10 PM IST
What did this onset mean and why has it not led to rains in northern India?
Air pollution second biggest reason for deaths among young kids in South Asia: Study
In 2021, exposure to air pollution was linked to more than 2,60,600 deaths of children under 5, making it the second-most leading risk factor for deaths in South Asia for this age group, after malnutrition
Published on Jun 19, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Indian Ocean reefs severely affected by record heat, says NOAA
67% of the world’s reefs are impacted by unprecedented heat stress. Experts predict relief as El Niño ends
Published on Jun 18, 2024 07:01 PM IST
Delhi's scorching heatwaves call for urgent heat action plans
An in-depth look at the persistent heatwave in Delhi, how heatwaves are classified, and the measures included in the city's heat action plan
Published on Jun 17, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Bonn talks fail to rise up to escalating climate crisis
HT reported on June 12 that the rich countries or the Annex 1 nations were reluctant to acknowledge that their emissions are rising instead of declining rapidly
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 11:25 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
At Bonn, talks hit climate finance roadblock ahead of Baku summit
The agenda of COP29 this November is to negotiate a new financial goal to be set from the floor of $100 billion for the post-2025 period
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Bridge to Busan: The ultimate session in Busan needs to reflect ambition
The global plastics treaty requires significant ambition to meet its intended goals, but the path to Busan is fraught with challenges
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 12:13 AM IST
How bird watching boosts mental health; 7 incredible benefits of observing birds
Bird watching brings us closer to the nature and helps beat stress and promote mental well-being. All the benefits explained.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:55 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Rising AC sales escalate India's environmental challenges
The peak electricity demand, largely driven by cooling needs, has hit about 250 gigawatts, mostly generated from coal, thus worsening climate impacts
Published on Jun 10, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Spotted deers spell doom for mangroves in Andamans
Wildlife Institute of India researchers find that invasive spotted deer might be irreversibly damaging mangrove ecosystems in the Andamans.
Published on Jun 06, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Sayantan Datta | Edited by Anish Yande
Kerala's failure to learn from extreme weather events since 2018
Climate experts pointed out possible cloudbursts as the reason for several landslides and flash floods in the hilly regions of the state
Published on Jun 05, 2024 07:30 AM IST
What looming La Nina means for global temperatures | Explained
La Nina sees the eastern Pacific Ocean cool for a period of about one to three years, generating the opposite effects to El Nino on global weather.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 03:26 PM IST
AFP |
How extreme weather events are leading to severe consequences for food security
Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and droughts are affecting agriculture across the world, leading to reduced crop yields and potential food shortages.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Why IMD flagged Mungeshpur's record-breaking temperature reading as an “error”
The incident underscores the need for accurate weather data to guide public safety measures amid escalating heatwaves.
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 02:58 AM IST
Badri Chatterjee | Edited by Anish Yande
ECB to impose first-ever fines on banks for climate failures
As many as four lenders face penalties after not meeting deadlines set by the ECB for assessing their exposure to climate risks.
Published on May 29, 2024 11:51 PM IST
Bloomberg |
A record-holding Sherpa guide concerned about garbage on higher camps on Mount Everest
A record-holding Sherpa guide concerned about garbage on higher camps on Mount Everest
Updated on May 29, 2024 02:02 PM IST
AP |
Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
Updated on May 29, 2024 12:40 AM IST
AP |
Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for reduction of GHGs in India
A recent study highlights the significant potential of electric HDVs in reducing emissions compared to diesel and natural gas vehicles.
Published on May 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Mass fish death in Periyar: Kerala govt to call meeting based on sub-collector's report
Mass fish death in Periyar: Kerala govt to call meeting based on sub-collector's report
Updated on May 26, 2024 05:38 PM IST
PTI |
How one of the oldest professions in India is facing effects of climate change
The plight of India's pastoralists amidst climate change calls for sustained efforts to restore degraded lands and support adaptive practices.
Published on May 26, 2024 10:30 AM IST
Heat Waves: 23 states have heat action plans but are they being implemented?
Only four heat action plans identified the elderly, children, and pregnant women as being vulnerable to heat-related illness, an independent analysis said
Published on May 26, 2024 01:09 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Weather Bee | How bad is the heat in India this May?
The answer depends on an analysis of average maximum weekly temperatures, with heat moving from the southern parts of the country to the northern parts
Published on May 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Abhishek Jha | Edited by Anish Yande
Mass fish death in Periyar river sparks protests in Kochi
Mass fish death in Periyar river sparks protests in Kochi
Published on May 22, 2024 02:50 PM IST
PTI |
Climate change: Small island states hail ocean court victory
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea said emissions from fossil fuels that are absorbed by the oceans count as marine pollution.
Published on May 21, 2024 10:36 PM IST
Reuters |
The German chancellor tours flooded regions in the southwest in a show of solidarity
The German chancellor tours flooded regions in the southwest in a show of solidarity
Published on May 19, 2024 12:30 AM IST
AP |
Study reveals how ‘upside down’ trees thrived across oceans, defying extinction
Upside down tree: The research suggests that the ancestor of eight baobab species originated in Africa's Madagascar about 41.1 million years ago.
Updated on May 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Climate change to intensify heatwave in India: Scientists
Night-time temperatures are unlikely to fall below 34C for the period, making this event “particularly alarming,” Pershing added.
Published on May 17, 2024 11:18 PM IST
Bloomberg |
India’s east coast cities faced unprecedented heat stress in April, shows study
Cities along India's east coast experienced a significant increase in heat stress, with some areas enduring extreme conditions for over 15 days in April 2024.
Published on May 16, 2024 09:15 PM IST
Weather Bee | Temperature alone cannot predict distress as monsoon approaches
The combination of humidity and temperature can pose health risks, emphasising the need for caution beyond just thermometer readings
Published on May 16, 2024 04:45 PM IST
Extreme heat in April made worse by climate crisis: Study
In the larger South Asia region, an extremely warm April is a somewhat rarer event, with a 3% probability of happening in a given year
Published on May 15, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi