Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows
The Guardianby Damian Carrington Environment editor·25 Aug 2026
The climate damage caused by developing the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields under consideration by the UK government would destroy their economic benefits many times over, according to an...
Delhi NCR weather LIVE: Knee-deep water in parts of Delhi, WFH advisory for Gurugram offices; more rain likely
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk·25 Aug 2026
Delhi NCR weather LIVE: Knee-deep water in parts of Delhi, WFH advisory for Gurugram offices; more rain likely Delhi NCR weather LIVE: Delhi’s 11 districts remain under a red alert as the IMD...
Unusual dragonfly swarms sweep across California after warm spring rains
The Independentby Olga R. Rodriguez·25 Aug 2026
Californians are spotting swarms of dragonflies flitting around parks, chasing mosquitoes in ponds and hunting flies on farms, a phenomenon experts say was likely fueled by unusually warm spring...
Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says
World news | The Guardianby Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent·25 Aug 2026
Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and worsening health conditions, the rating agency S&P has said.
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
The Guardianby Jon Henley Europe correspondent·25 Aug 2026
At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete figures from barely half the...
Muslims gather for rain prayers in Indonesia's wildfire-hit South Sumatra
The Independentby Muhammad Hatta·25 Aug 2026
Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra, the province with the highest number of wildfire hot spots, turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched...
Vancouver Island diver captures rare shark encounter - BC | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Amy Judd·25 Aug 2026
Vancouver Island diver Carl Sorenson was on the lookout for octopus, a sight he encounters regularly, when he came across something very unexpected.
Karnataka assembly passes Park Bill, allows 5% alienation
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·25 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Assembly on Monday, paving the way for the State government to alienate up to five per cent of the...
A question of survival: Why Census 2027 must count Nomadic and Denotified Tribes separately
Scroll.inby Deepa Pawar·25 Aug 2026
Census 2027 is crucial to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes whose existence, culture, livelihood and identities are deeply connected to the fundamental right of being counted.
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
World news | The Guardianby Jonathan Barrett Business editor·25 Aug 2026
Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets, even after enjoying a period of windfall oil profits caused by the Iran conflict.
Waterlogging, traffic jam in Gurugram amid rains, Noida fares no better
Hindustan Timesby Mihika Shah; Abhishek Behl; Sampurna Panigrahi; Maria Khan·25 Aug 2026
Waterlogging, traffic jam in Gurugram amid rains, Noida fares no better Waterlogging was reported at several key junctions and arterial roads in Gurugram.
Forest department mounts massive operation to capture man-eater tiger in TN's Gudalur
New Indian Expressby S Senthil Kumar·25 Aug 2026
NILGIRIS: The operation to capture a tiger that allegedly killed two men and has been identified as a man-eater is among the biggest undertaken by the state forest department in recent times.
SC asks TN to approach CWMA over Cauvery water release grievance
New Indian Expressby Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty·25 Aug 2026
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Tamil Nadu government that it can raise its grievance before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) over Karnataka’s failure to release its...
Marine community fears loss of biodiversity hotspot to proposed western island development
Channel News Asiaby Fabian Koh·25 Aug 2026
Marine community fears loss of biodiversity hotspot to proposed western island development The government says it recognises the biodiversity value of the western islands and will conduct technical...
UN Desertification COP: India seeks funds for land restoration, drought-proofing
Hindustan Timesby Jasjeev Gandhiok·25 Aug 2026
UN Desertification COP: India seeks funds for land restoration, drought-proofing Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said India restored 21.76 million hectares of land between 2011-2020...
Karnataka receives and emits moderate air pollution: Research
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·25 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: Owing to its central location in the South Asian region, Karnataka sits bang in the middle among South Indian states in terms of emitting and receiving air pollution, acting as somewhat...
Inundation, traffic chaos return after heavy shower
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·25 Aug 2026
NEW DELHI: As heavy showers lashed the city on Monday, waterlogging and traffic snarls were reported across key stretches, with some areas recording nearly 67 mm of rainfall.
Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno
France 24by FRANCE 24·25 Aug 2026
Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened...
Rain hobbles Delhi-NCR again as flooding chokes roads and traffic crawls
Hindustan Timesby Aaditya Khatwani·25 Aug 2026
Rain hobbles Delhi-NCR again as flooding chokes roads and traffic crawls Delhi’s base weather station at Safdarjung received 34.6mm of rain between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, but several neighbourhoods...
Delhi-NCR rain: Parts of capital on red alert as heavy showers return; check forecast
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk·25 Aug 2026
Delhi-NCR rain: Parts of capital on red alert as heavy showers return; check forecast Thunderstorms and lightning are likely from the morning to noon, with another spell of light rain possible in...
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