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Leaders depart UN facing prospect of a wider Mideast war — but with a blueprint for a better future
Leaders depart UN facing prospect of a wider Mideast war — but with a blueprint for a better future
Published on Oct 01, 2024 06:34 AM IST
AP |
Last-chance tourism: What you need to know about this controversial travel trend
As environmental changes accelerate, last-chance tourism is on the rise, inviting travellers to explore destinations that are at the risk of disappearing.
Published on Sep 30, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
At least 64 dead and millions face power outage after Helene's destruction
Mounting death toll continues to inspire southeastern US with fear for historic Hurricane Helene that left millions without power and people homeless.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 08:42 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Ashima Grover
Sport is getting hotter, harder and deadlier
As players vomit and boil, even John McEnroe reckons “it is not humane”
Published on Sep 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
HT Picks; New Reads
This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book that reveals the dangers posed by fake and processed foods to the environment and to human health, a courageous policeman’s first hand account of capturing dacoits and guarding prime ministers, and a volume that encourages a contemplation of Indian aesthetics
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 05:56 AM IST
HT Team
Review: Biopeculiar by Gigi Ganguly
From cloud herdings to starling murmurations that send messages to a birdwatcher, these 22 speculative stories underline the challenges posed by climate change
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Lamat R Hasan
Niger's historic 'gateway to the desert' on the brink of collapse amid flooding
Historic Agadez under water: How floods are dismantling a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Published on Sep 27, 2024 05:49 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
German beer industry looks to Hop research for climate change solutions
The seedlings’ successes or failures could determine the fate of Hallertau, the world’s largest hops-growing area where most of the crops will end up in beer
Published on Sep 27, 2024 01:42 PM IST
AP | , Munich
Is nuclear energy the key to a sustainable future?
This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti, scholar, international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:49 AM IST
Offshore wind opponents in Australia, Europe lean on US groups for advice
ENERGY-OFFSHORE WIND/OPPOSITION (INSIGHT, PIX, GRAPHIC):INSIGHT-Offshore wind opponents in Australia, Europe lean on US groups for advice
Published on Sep 23, 2024 10:33 AM IST
Reuters |
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Published on Sep 23, 2024 01:10 AM IST
AFP |
UN adopts pact to tackle volatile future for mankind
UN adopts pact to tackle volatile future for mankind
Published on Sep 22, 2024 10:02 PM IST
AFP |
Delaware summit: The Quad thrives
The Quad summit is taking place at a critical time and must ensure it gets its messaging right, striking the right balance between deterrence and assurance.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:15 AM IST
Deluge, then drought: Greek farmers dealt double blow
GREECE-DROUGHT/FLOODS (CORRECTED, FEATURE):CORRECTED-FEATURE-Deluge, then drought: Greek farmers dealt double blow
Published on Sep 17, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Reuters |
Over 220 Dead in Myanmar From Storm Adds Risk to War-Torn Areas
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, killed at least 226 people in Myanmar and affected more than half a million more, adding another strain to the war-torn nation’s already limited resources.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 10:49 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Climate change will affect additional 40mn kids due to hunger by 2020: Gates study
The report projects that without immediate global action, climate change will condemn an additional 40 million children to stunting and 28 million more to wasting between 2024 and 2050
Published on Sep 17, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Why India must prioritise women in climate action
This article is authored by Suryaprabha Sadasivan, senior vice-president, Chase India.
Published on Sep 16, 2024 01:24 PM IST
NCRTC adopts solar policy for renewable energy
Solar plants have already been installed at the Sahibabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai depot stations on the operational section of the RRTS corridor, as well as at the Ghaziabad and Muradnagar receiving sub-stations and the RRTS depot. These installations, currently active, are generating over 3 MW of electricity in total. All these stations are carbon negative, producing more electricity than they consume.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Sport and climate: Ladakh’s themes for the times
Ever since its October 2019 reorganisation as a Union Territory, Ladakh has aimed to follow through on its mission of becoming a rare carbon neutral Indian region
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Sharda Ugra
Five people found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms leave hundreds stranded
Five people found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms leave hundreds stranded
Published on Sep 14, 2024 07:35 PM IST
AP |
EU handouts have long been wasteful. Now they must be fixed
New research highlights their failures
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
The entire Earth shook for 9 days last year because of a landslide in Greenland
A landslide in Greenland triggered a mega-tsunami that “shook the Earth” for nine days in September 2023.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Is Canada still safe for tourists? Devastating wildfires threaten national parks
Summer of fire: Wildfires devastate Canada’s top tourist hotspots. Here's what every tourist needs to know before visiting
Published on Sep 12, 2024 04:39 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Man buys ₹3 crore house on cliff despite fears that it'll fall into ocean
A man has invested more than ₹3 crore into buying his dream house despite warnings that it could fall into the Atlantic Ocean
Published on Sep 12, 2024 10:36 AM IST
What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
UN-ASSEMBLY:Explainer-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Published on Sep 12, 2024 02:45 AM IST
Reuters |
What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
UN-ASSEMBLY/ (EXPLAINER):EXPLAINER-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Published on Sep 12, 2024 02:42 AM IST
Reuters |
Heatwaves shift travel trends: Are 'coolcations' the future of vacations?
Heatwaves are driving tourists to cooler destinations, with the Swedish Tourism Association suggesting a trend towards 'coolcations.'
Published on Sep 11, 2024 07:55 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
We want to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production: PM Modi
Green Hydrogen is emerging as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape as it can help in decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify
Published on Sep 11, 2024 02:06 PM IST
Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
POPE-ASIA/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV):UPDATE 1-Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
Published on Sep 11, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Reuters |
Smoke from Brazil fires clouds major cities, neighboring countries
Smoke from Brazil fires clouds major cities, neighboring countries
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 03:01 AM IST
AFP |