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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour
Cloud seeding, although decades old, is still controversial in the weather community, mostly because it has been hard to prove that it does very much.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 05:04 AM IST
AP |
Bumblebees can survive days underwater, say scientists
The common eastern bumblebees used in the study are found in North America and are particularly hardy
Published on Apr 17, 2024 07:09 PM IST
AFP |
70 killed after heavy rain lashes Afghanistan
Afghanistan was parched by an unusually dry winter which desiccated the earth, exacerbating flash-flooding caused by spring downpours in most provinces.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 06:57 PM IST
AFP |
Meet the boffins and buccaneers drilling for hydrogen
The search is on for a clean fuel that could one day replace oil
Published on Apr 15, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Women are suing governments for failing to protect their right to life
Two recent court judgments, one by the Supreme Court and one by a human rights court in Strasbourg have set precedents for new climate litigation.
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 07:33 PM IST
India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000: Global Forest Watch
India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000: Global Forest Watch
Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:18 PM IST
PTI |
With increased average annual temperatures since 2000, Maha faces serious climate vulnerability threat
According to IMD, rise in average annual temperature is one of the serious indicators of climate change and Maharashtra is facing a serious threat of climate vulnerability
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Canada may face another 'catastrophic' wildfire season, says government
This winter the country experienced warmer-than-normal temperatures and widespread drought, setting the stage for another punishing wildfire season.
Published on Apr 10, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Climate change impacts apple blooming in Himachal
The delay in blooming is likely to impact the apple production. The apple harvest, which usually commences in the last week of June, is likely to start in the second week of July. Apple trees in the lower elevations at the height of 5,000 feet above sea level fully bloom by mid-April. “Trees are at the stage of pink bud,” said Rahul Singh, an apple grower in Theog.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Law in service of climate battles
The Supreme Court’s expansive interpretation of constitutional rights in light of the climate crisis has the making of a new jurisprudence
Published on Apr 09, 2024 09:55 PM IST
If US Inflation Reflected Rising Home Insurance Costs, It'd Be Even Higher
Soaring home insurance premiums could have added about 0.8% to last year’s consumer price index increase of 3.4%, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 09:27 PM IST
Bloomberg |
King of fruits may fall victim to early heat fury this year
With mango crop already vulnerable to climate change impact, output in northern India may be hit by heat wave, say ICAR-CISH experts
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Bits’n’bytes: Know about startup, business news in Pune
The annual AWS Think Big Science Carnival received 250 entries from students studying in grades six to eight from 56 municipal corporation schools in Navi Mumbai and Thane
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Three elections that can arrest temperature rise and help us course correct
This year, about 60 countries or regions are scheduled to go to polls, including some of the major emitters. The policies they bring in can change the Earth
Published on Apr 05, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Climate change isn't doing much good for Olive Ridley turtle eggs
In a first, Tamil Nadu has announced the setting up of climate-resilient hatcheries that will ensure just the right temperatures for their eggs to hatch
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 12:06 AM IST
Vermont advances bill requiring fossil fuel companies pay for damage caused by climate change
Vermont advances bill requiring fossil fuel companies pay for damage caused by climate change
Published on Apr 02, 2024 04:07 AM IST
AP |
AI to UPI: PM Modi and Bill Gates discuss India's digital revolution
Bill Gates praised Indians for their ability to adopt technology fast as well as lead the way during his chat with PM Modi.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:43 PM IST
Pennsylvania county joins other local governments in suing oil industry over climate change
Pennsylvania county joins other local governments in suing oil industry over climate change
Published on Mar 27, 2024 12:21 AM IST
AP |
London's Science Museum opens Adani-sponsored green energy gallery
Gautam Adani described the opening of the Adani Green Energy Gallery at the Science Museum in UK as red-letter day.
Published on Mar 26, 2024 12:20 PM IST
ANI |
Tourism in Barcelona unaffected by drought restrictions ahead of Easter holiday
Tourism over-saturation ahead of Easter rush is already prompting protests by some Barcelona residents and the drought may exacerbate the issue.
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:18 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Barcelona
Powerful storm leaves at least 12 dead in southeast Brazil, rescue ops on
At least eight people have been killed in the state of Rio de Janeiro, officials said.
Published on Mar 24, 2024 11:56 AM IST
AFP |
Why Sonam Wangchuk's climate fast is an opportunity to look at Ladakh's future
Glaciers in the third pole are receding at an enhanced pace, fueled by the increasing temperatures across South Asia. Millions stand to be affected
Published on Mar 24, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Ganges, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel impact of climate change: Report
Ganges, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel impact of climate change: Report
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 12:04 AM IST
PTI |
World Bank initiates timeline for Loss and Damage funding
At COP28, countries reached a historic agreement on the operationalisation of a fund to address loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Ludhiana: 47th Vice-Chancellors’ Convention focuses on food security, farmers’ welfare
Discussing the developmental impact of the green, white, blue and rainbow revolutions in India, Dr Paroda suggested strategies for farmers’ security, for example, healthy soils and good water, timely supply of inputs
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Can Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Pump Hard Enough To Reach 2021 Levels? Why Analysts Say Retik Finance (RETIK) Is A Better Investment Than DOGE And SHIB
Can Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Pump Hard Enough To Reach 2021 Levels? Why Analysts Say Retik Finance (RETIK) Is A Better Investment Than DOGE And SHIB
Published on Mar 14, 2024 11:23 AM IST
PTI |
Urban poor suffer most due to climate change: Expert
Nagendra Prasad of UNICEF Lucknow said that the impact was felt most tangibly by the poor, living in low-income households and slums.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 08:12 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
The good life as per Indic thought
Early humans, whether in Egypt, China or India venerated and propitiated nature because their survival depended on it
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:48 PM IST
Pacific Islanders' long-drawn wisdom derived from science
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves. Research shows the science is behind them
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:17 PM IST
PTI |
Allahabad Univ gearing up to launch course in space science
Allahabad University to launch integrated MSc-PhD course in space science following NEP-2020 norms. Focus on climate change studies in collaboration with ISRO.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 09:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj