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    Global temperatures in 2020 among highest on record: WMO report

    world news
    Updated on Jan 15, 2021 03:55 IST
    The WMO report included data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the UK Met Office, both of which ranked 2020 as the second-warmest year on record.

    Covid-19 lockdown impact on urban air quality smaller than believed: Study

    NO2 is a key air pollutant from traffic emissions, associated with respiratory problems, while ozone is also harmful to health, and damages crops.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 14, 2021 12:17 IST

    Plastic pens covered under Plastic Waste Management Rules, says NGT

    "Even though pen is not specifically mentioned under the rules, the same is certainly covered by definition of 'plastic' under Rule 3 (o) of the Plastic Waste Management Rule, 2016. Thus, pen is also covered by the statutory framework," the bench said.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 14, 2021 08:57 IST

    Temperature starts dropping over NW India, cold wave conditions likely

    Lahaul-Spiti: Buses parked at a bus stand after the town received fresh snowfall, at Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 10, 2021 06:06 IST

    Three arrested for beating dolphin to death in Uttar Pradesh

    One of the accused seen hurting the rare Gangetic Dolphin in Uttar Pradesh.
    environment
    Published on Jan 8, 2021 16:54 IST

    Earth is spinning faster. Here’s what scientists are saying

    According to scientists, the days are on average about 0.5 seconds shorter than 24 hours.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 8, 2021 15:52 IST

    In a first, compensatory afforestation of projects in Andaman to be done in MP

    Representational image.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 8, 2021 11:01 IST

    4 blackbucks attacked by dogs inside Katraj zoo, die of cardiac shock

    Four blackbucks were injured badly inside their enclosure due to the attack.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 7, 2021 07:57 IST

    Central Vista verdict sets template for pollution mitigation features in new projects

    Experts say unless there is a solid plan for controlling traffic emissions, short term strategies for future projects will not help.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 6, 2021 06:44 IST

    Here’s how grasslands changed our climate

    Representational image
    environment
    Updated on Jan 5, 2021 15:23 IST

    Here’s how plants see blue light

    Representational image
    environment
    Updated on Jan 5, 2021 14:49 IST

    Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals

    The amount of baked-in global warming, from carbon pollution already in the air, is enough to blow past international agreed upon goals to limit climate change, a new study finds.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 5, 2021 05:47 IST

    Maharashtra: Environmentalists alert authorities over fresh destruction of mangroves in Uran

    Representational image.
    environment
    Published on Jan 5, 2021 04:20 IST

    2020 saw environment bounce back to its glory, even if temporarily

    The Covid-19 pandemic battered and bruised the world in 2020, teaching the value of human life, but an evident positive impact was that it helped the environment bounce back to its glory, even if temporarily.
    environment
    Updated on Jan 2, 2021 05:42 IST

    Delhi recorded second-lowest average minimum temperature in 15 years in December : IMD

    A man covers himself with a blanket during a cold winter morning, in New Delhi.
    environment
    Published on Dec 31, 2020 10:22 IST

    Imphal records lowest temperature among North eastern state capitals

    Cold wave conditions continue in Imphal with temperatures plummeting over the last three days.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 30, 2020 08:32 IST

    Unified environmental approval to infrastructure projects from next year

    Representational photo.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 30, 2020 02:03 IST

    US Environment Protection Agency finalizing first-ever airplane emissions rules

    In 2016, the UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed on global airplane emissions standards aimed at makers of small and large planes, including Airbus SE and Boeing Co, which both have backed the standards.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 28, 2020 17:23 IST

    Air quality to worsen, temperature to drop in northwest as New Year approaches

    Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely in isolated pockets over Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh and Delh.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 26, 2020 03:47 IST

    Manipur’s state fish introduced in cage culture to enhance production and conservation

    Pengba fishery cages have been installed in Takmu waterbody at Sendra under Bishnupur district in Manipur.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 25, 2020 08:00 IST

    Climate crisis is causing lakes to shrink

    The water levels are falling and also causing massive problems.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 24, 2020 12:38 IST

    Third elephant radio-collared in Uttarakhand

    Representational image.
    environment
    Published on Dec 24, 2020 10:44 IST

    Great Indian bustard conservation: Flap-like diverters installed on live wires to prevent collision

    The great Indian bustard.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 23, 2020 05:58 IST

    Delhi’s economy suffered the most due to severe air pollution last year: Lancet study

    In 2019, 1.67 million deaths in India were attributable to air pollution. They accounted for 17·8% of the total deaths.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 22, 2020 07:21 IST

    PM Modi cheers over 60% jump in leopard population

    Representational photo.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 22, 2020 05:44 IST

    New population of blue whales discovered in western Indian ocean: Study

    The researchers believe they have discovered what is likely a previously unrecognised population of blue whales in the western Indian Ocean.
    environment
    Published on Dec 22, 2020 04:52 IST

    Climate risks to health set to worsen inequity, harm children

    Rising global health risks driven by climate change will hit the poorest, most vulnerable people the hardest - and failure to prepare for those threats will mean more deaths and suffering.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 21, 2020 14:41 IST

    Time to seek solutions for cities, not individuals

    The Bengal government’s decision on cycles was partly possible because the middle class historically doesn’t support the hard measures required for green shifts.
    environment
    Published on Dec 21, 2020 01:01 IST

    Massive iceberg pivots, breaks near south Atlantic penguin colony island

    A satellite image of the A-68A iceberg near South Georgia island in the South Atlantic, taken November 21, 2020.
    environment
    Published on Dec 19, 2020 02:30 IST

    Why it’s hard to stop Amazon deforestation, starting with beef industry

    Brazil’s Amazon region has suffered more deforestation this year than any in the past decade.
    environment
    Updated on Dec 17, 2020 12:57 IST
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