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Study reveals how ‘upside down’ trees thrived across oceans, defying extinction
Updated on May 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST
Upside down tree: The research suggests that the ancestor of eight baobab species originated in Africa's Madagascar about 41.1 million years ago.
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
Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
Published on May 15, 2024 04:14 AM IST
AP |
Summer 2023 was the hottest in past 2,000 years: Study
Last summer, they found, was 2.2 C warmer (4 F) than the estimated average temperatures for the years of 1 to 1890.
Published on May 14, 2024 09:04 PM IST
Reuters |
Science suggests multiple eco organs of Earth may be failing, says top scientist
Johan Rockstrom, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, warns that things are changing faster than expected and the risks are increasing
Updated on May 13, 2024 09:01 PM IST
US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
Published on May 11, 2024 04:17 AM IST
AP |
3 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, 1 man killed in Tennessee as severe storms cross central US
3 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, 1 man killed in Tennessee as severe storms cross central US
Published on May 09, 2024 01:50 AM IST
AP |
April 2024 warmest since 1940; eleventh month in a row that is warmest: Report
Eastern and northeastern India experienced their warmest April on record in terms of both mean and night temperatures,
Updated on May 08, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
April 2024 warmest ever, says European climate agency as temperature records topple
April 2024 warmest ever, says European climate agency as temperature records topple
Published on May 08, 2024 07:33 AM IST
PTI |
Renewables provided record 30% of global electricity in 2023, Ember says
GLOBAL-ELECTRICITY/RENEWABLES:Renewables provided record 30% of global electricity in 2023, Ember says
Published on May 08, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Reuters |
High-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge approved by federal appeals court
High-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge approved by federal appeals court
Published on May 08, 2024 12:49 AM IST
AP |
Earth observation data to drive $3 trillion in economic benefits by 2030: WEF
According to the report, the global value of EO data could swell from $266 billion to just over $700 billion in six years
Published on May 07, 2024 03:20 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
U’khand Forest Force chief asks officials to address fire alerts on priority
U’khand Forest Force chief asks officials to address fire alerts on priority
Published on May 04, 2024 09:21 PM IST
PTI |
Experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, driven by climate change, necessitate a proactive approach to infrastructure resilience
Published on May 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST
Delhi HC asks senior forest officer for details on sanctions for tree felling, afforestation
Delhi HC asks senior forest officer for details on sanctions for tree felling, afforestation
Published on May 03, 2024 05:55 PM IST
PTI |
UK's new climate action plan unlawful due to delivery risk, High Court rules
CLIMATE-CHANGE-BRITAIN-COURT:UK's new climate action plan unlawful due to delivery risk, High Court rules
Published on May 03, 2024 04:45 PM IST
Reuters |
Why Alphonso mango season ends early in Ratnagiri?
Despite India's dominance in Alphonso mango exports, challenges persist, including limited geographical availability and a short harvesting window.
Published on May 03, 2024 09:15 AM IST
ANI |
Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation
This simplifies things for the world’s timekeepers
Published on May 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Published on May 03, 2024 05:06 AM IST
AFP |
Review: Nature and human nature mingle in the beguiling 'Evil Does Not Exist'
Review: Nature and human nature mingle in the beguiling 'Evil Does Not Exist'
Published on May 03, 2024 02:51 AM IST
AP |
Delhi zoo halts animal exchange with Assam amid sweltering heat
Delhi zoo halts animal exchange with Assam amid sweltering heat
Published on May 02, 2024 07:43 PM IST
PTI |
Weather Bee | How unusual are forest fires in March and April?
The recent surge in forest fires in Uttarakhand has been attributed to unusually dry weather since winter. However, this phenomenon isn't unique to this year.
Published on May 01, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Ultra fine emission inventory reveals top polluted hotspots in Mumbai
A recent study unveils a detailed emission inventory for Mumbai, pinpointing critically polluted hotspots in the city.
Updated on May 01, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution - insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution - insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 12:46 PM IST
PTI |
Deluge in Dubai highlights climate vulnerability and a lack of preparedness
Experts suggest that the city's unpreparedness for such extreme weather events underscores the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
Published on Apr 28, 2024 12:19 AM IST
'Need for heat adaptation policies during elections': Former MoES secretary
With climate conditions worsening, there's a need to integrate meteorological insights to protect public health and ensure smooth democratic processes
Published on Apr 26, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Rain may have become 10-40% heavier due to climate crisis in UAE, Oman: Study
There were no other known explanations for the increasing rainfall in the Arabian Peninsula, researchers from the World Weather Attribution Group said
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 10:27 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi