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Kritti Bhalla
What happens to the human body when the temperature reaches 50 degree celsius?
Scorching heat has caused menace in the world's second-most populous nation, India. First, it increased demand for electricity that led to a nation-wide power crisis. As that situation seems to be stabilizing, temperatures are rising to another level - inching closer to the dreaded 50 degree celsius. Two weather observatories in Delhi — Mungeshpur and Najafgarh — recorded a temperature of over 49 degree celsius on Sunday.
Severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' weakens, IMD issues warning for Andhra coast
The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' weakened into Cyclonic Storm overnight and lay centred off Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning with the IMD issuing warning for the coastal areas there. It weakened into a Cyclonic Storm at 2.30 a.m., the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Vaamanaa Sethi
One year between 2022 and 2026 likely to be the warmest on record, says a new report
One year between 2022 and 2026 likely to be the warmest on record, says a new report...
Karuna Sharma
Is India’s intense heat wave a sign of climate change and global warming?
April was the hottest month for northwest and central India and the third-hottest April the country has seen over the past 1...
Rounak Jain
Heatwave in India: What is wet bulb temperature, why is it important and how to measure it
There is an ongoing heatwave in India, forcing millions of Indians indoors amidst the worst March in 122 years. Coal shortag...
Maharashtra Cabinet approves first-of-its-kind gene bank project at ₹172 crore
With an aim to document native natural resources and conserve them with the help of the local community that will ensure not just biodiversity conservation but also inclusion of traditional knowledge, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'Maharashtra Gene Bank', a first-of-its-kind project in India.
Vaamanaa Sethi
Disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis are pushing more people into poverty, but there is some good news too
Disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis are pushing more people into poverty, but there is some good news too...
WHO calls for reduction in fossil fuel use to control severe air pollution and respiratory disorders
The findings prompted WHO to call for a reduction in fossil fuel use and other concrete measures to lower air pollution levels, Xinhua news agency reported. To improve air quality and health, WHO recommends safe and affordable public transport systems and networks suitable for pedestrians and cyclists, investment in energy-efficient housing and power plants, improved management of industrial and municipal waste, reduction of agricultural waste incineration and some agro-forestry activities such as charcoal production.
Vaamanaa Sethi
Top 10 most polluted cities in the world – Guess the two Indian cities in the list
Top 10 most polluted cities in the world – Guess the two Indian cities in the list ...
Sharon Goldman
ESG reporting has evolved amid rising stakeholder expectations, says Berry Global's VP of Sustainability
Robert Flores, VP of sustainability at Berry Global, said the company's 2021 ESG report, published on March 1, is "night and day" from earlier efforts.
Erica Sweeney
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing an environmental crisis, and experts say it could take years to fully realize the impact
The invasion could bring short-term environmental emergencies but also weaken environmental governance and affect policy in the long term.
Vaamanaa Sethi
3-14 percent of terrestrial species are likely to face high risk of extinction due to global warming
3-14 percent of terrestrial species are likely to face high risk of extinction due to global warming...
Alex Bitter
Three-quarters of the world's population wants single-use plastics banned, according to new study
The new poll by Reuters and IPSOS comes as countries meet in Nairobi later this month to start negotiating a plastics treaty.
Vaamanaa Sethi
COVID-19 vaccines administered globally have produced tonnes of medical waste, almost equivalent to the weight of 800 blue whales
WHO report reveals that thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Marcia Sekhose
The cost of each of the major climate disasters in 2021
The cost of each of the major climate disasters in 2021...
Shadab Rabbani
From Mukesh Ambani to Gautam Adani, India's billionaires and big corporations made huge promises this year to fight climate change
Vaamanaa Sethi
Looking back at the natural disasters that took place in India in 2021
- Between 1970 to 2019, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 50% of all disasters, 45% of all reported deaths and 7
Marcia Sekhose
Earth’s Black Box will record every conversation and step taken on climate change for future generations to see
A black box is being built in Australia that will record every conversation and step taken towards climate ch...
Cyclone alert in north coastal Andhra region
The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday sounded an alert in view of the cyclone threat to north coastal Andhra region. The Indian Meteorological De...
Vaamanaa Sethi
Air Pollution Control Day: These are a few simple ways by which you can help the environment
Air Pollution Control Day: These are a few simple ways by which you can help the environment...
Vaamanaa Sethi
On Air Pollution Control Day 2021, you may want to know these facts about air pollution
On Air Pollution Control Day 2021, you may want to know these facts about air pollution...
Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season at minus 1.6 degree on Monday
Cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday while Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season so fa...
Air pollution: Delhi schools to remain shut for physical classes till further orders
Schools in Delhi will remain closed for physical classes till further orders while online classes and board exams will conti...
Vaamanaa Sethi
Doctors are telling Delhiites to avoid morning jogs and keep washing their face as the air turns toxic
Air pollution has been a serious matter, especially in Delhi, for the past few years and was the top risk factor for death i...
Srinagar records the coldest night of the season on Wednesday
At minus 1.5 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature, Srinagar on Wednesday recorded the coldest night of the season so far while Drass town of La...
