Uneven rainfall leaves samba paddy farmers in Nagai district in a quandary
New Indian Expressby Mohamed Salahudeen B·24d ago
NAGAPATTINAM: Uneven rainfall across Nagapattinam has left farmers who have already taken up direct sowing of samba paddy seeking more rain to support crop establishment.
Heat & water scarcity impact kuruvai paddy yield in Cauvery delta districts
New Indian Expressby N Ramesh·24d ago
THANJAVUR: With harvest of kuruvai paddy under way, farmers in the Cauvery delta districts have reported mixed yield.
Why Indian zoos are unsafe for staff
Scroll.inby Vaishnavi Rathore·24d ago
Kamla Devi never thought that a casual conversation with a colleague would save her life. On the morning of September 2, Kamla, her sister Sugna Devi and five other women were cutting grass in a...
School drinking water E coli detections down by 16% in a year
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·24d ago
The regulator's report on drinking water regulation shows some major improvements in protection against infection, particularly in schools.
More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation
World news | The Guardianby Andrew Messenger·24d ago
An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland.
Fiery flourish - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·24d ago
People stroll in a park under the blooming flamegold trees, also known as rain trees, in Changhua County’s Hsihu Township yesterday.
Hermit crabs under threat: experts - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·24d ago
The Hengchun Peninsula’s (恆春半島) coastal ecosystems are facing a severe ecological crisis, with invasive yellow crazy ants, overfishing and regulatory loopholes endangering terrestrial hermit crabs...
New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers
ABC News Australiaby Joanna Prendergast·24d ago
In short: New rules for workplace exposure to dust, chemicals and gasses come into effect on December 1, but mine and farm groups say they are not practical or measurable.
What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
BBC Newsby Annabel Rackham·24d ago
- Published Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop. Earlier this month, the UK government urged people to add a few more long-life products into their food basket - just in case...
Motorists warned of dangers of picking flowers on busy WA highway
ABC News Australiaby Georgia Loney and Chela Williams·24d ago
In short: In Western Australia's South West, motorists can enjoy the sight of wildflowers that have been planted along the Bussell Highway.
Milk shortage warning as drought puts major strain on supply
The Independentby Nick Forbes and Danyel Vanreenen·24d ago
Food and milk producers in England and Wales have come under increasing pressure from extreme heat and drought, and Scottish producers have said they are looking north to fill in the gaps.
Tea shortage warning as climate crisis sees production plummet
The Independentby Rebecca Speare-Cole·24d ago
Kenyan growers who produce black tea for British supermarket shelves have warned that climate impacts are damaging crop harvests and further diminishing their already "scarce" household incomes.
Heavy rains, squally wind likely in West Bengal from September 22
The Hinduby Senjuti Sengupta·24d ago
A low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression on Monday, bringing a spell of heavy rain and squally weather to...
With this 'little bit', households can help tackle organic waste problem
ABC News Australiaby Heloise Vyas·24d ago
In short: Diverting waste from landfill is an increasing priority across the country. The Queensland government wants to recycle 65 per cent of the state's waste by 2035. What's next?
Concerns raised over Qld's call-in process for assessing renewable projects
ABC News Australiaby Aisling Brennan and Kemii Maguire·24d ago
In short: Renewable energy advocates are calling for a better framework for development processes to ensure investors are not scared off.
How El Nino will impact travel in the coming year - The Points Guy
The Points Guy Articlesby Rachel Craft·25d ago
How El Nino will impact travel in the coming year El Nino has officially arrived, and this one is a doozy. What does that mean for travelers?
NHAI, Forest Department efforts provide Pichavaram another 25 h.a. of mangroves
The Hinduby Deepa H Ramakrishnan·25d ago
A new patch of mangroves has sprung up along the coast at Pichavaram in Cuddalore district through the efforts of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Forest Department at a cost of...
State-level conclave to discuss strategy to address human-wildlife conflict: Minister
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·25d ago
A State-level conclave will be held at Thiruvambady on September 29 to evolve scientific and practical solutions to wildlife attacks faced by farmers in Keralam’s hilly regions, Agriculture...
'Keep up or languish': two paths for Australia's future
PerthNowby Noah Secomb·25d ago
'Keep up or languish': two paths for Australia's future Australia can look to a future of "endless possibilities" against a backdrop of a world growing more dangerous and divided.
Science and technology are indispensable for growth of countries, says VIT Chancellor
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·25d ago
Science and technology are indispensable features for the growth of developing countries where the majority of the population are youngsters, said G. Viswanathan, founder and Chancellor, VIT.
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