Waves of rain: on Odisha and intense rain events
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors17d ago
Odisha is experiencing one of its most intense monsoons, recording 1,453 mm of rainfall between June and September 25 this year, a 29% excess.
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top 60%BC Needs a Real Climate Action Plan | The Tyee
The Tyeeby Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas17d ago
As we bid goodbye to summer and welcome fall, many of us breathe a sigh of relief that another “wildfire season” is winding down. Our skies are clear of smoke again.
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Tim De Chant17d ago
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … I’ll spare you the rest, but the cliché Dickens line really does sum up this year’s New York Climate Week.
Reintroduced Grauer’s gorilla gives birth in DRC national park, ‘makes us happy’
Mongabay Globalby Bobbybascomb17d ago
Lulingu, a Grauer’s gorilla (Gorilla beringei), was reintroduced to Virunga National Park, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024.
City’s built-up area rises 64%, water bodies shrink 77% in a decade
Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution Newsby Ipsita Pati17d ago
Gurgaon : The city’s built-up area has grown by about 64% in a decade while its water body cover has shrunk by about 77%, increasing its vulnerability to urban flooding and water stress, according...
Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂
Phys.orgby Nicolas Martin; Hervé Cochard; Isabelle Maréchaux; Julien Lamour17d ago
Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂ To survive periods of drought, trees halt photosynthesis, a highly water-intensive process.
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
The Independentby Alexa St. John17d ago
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Nelson's waterfront redevelopment back on the table
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa17d ago
A decade after a plan for revitalising Nelson's waterfront was shelved, the council has come up with a new proposal to make the most of coastline near the city.
The surprising origin of Tasmania's cherry blossom festival
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid17d ago
The annual blooming of the cherry blossoms attracts thousands of visitors to Japan's islands each year.
Revisiting zombie towns: The truth about jobs in the provinces
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa17d ago
There are more jobs in the provinces than I realised, despite many high profile closures. And I met local business owners for whom it's more than just business.
Thousands of homes without water amid burst Thames Water pipe
Mail Onlineby Tom Lawrence17d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Thousands of families have been plunged into chaos after a Thames Water pipe burst, leaving schools closed and homes without running...
Scientists Find Threat of Toxic Metal Exposure Lingers Long After a Wildfire Goes Out
Gizmodoby Ellyn Lapointe17d ago
In August 2023, a series of devastating wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying more than 2,200 structures and causing about $5.5 billion in damages.
Donald Trump export ban threat 'risks pushing UK diesel prices even higher'
Daily Express :by Jon King17d ago
Donald Trump's threat to ban diesel exports risks pushing prices up even higher in the UK. Chancellor John Healey said Britain is in talks with the US over the potential stoppage, adding that 42...
Trump is eyeing an export ban on U.S. diesel. It could cause gas prices to soar, experts warn.
CBS Newsby Aimee Picchi; Alain Sherter17d ago
A move by the U.S. to temporarily halt diesel exports amid would initially lower costs, but a prolonged ban could drive up domestic gasoline prices, according to Goldman Sachs.
Two female tigers found dead at different locations in Madhya Pradesh
New Indian Expressby Express News Service17d ago
BHOPAL: Two female tigers, including an 11-month-old cub and a three-year-old semi-adult, were found dead in separate parts of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.
Tackling food loss and waste — India’s opportunity
The Hinduby Konda Chavva17d ago
Food loss and waste remain one of the world’s most persistent challenges, with severe consequences for climate, food security, economic costs, and sustainable use of natural resources.
What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you
BBC Newsby Francisco Velasquez17d ago
- Published US President Donald Trump has has said he would back a ban on diesel producers selling overseas as surging fuel prices hit drivers ahead of the midterm elections.
UP govt orders drainage, road repairs, faster power restoration after rain
ThePrintby PTI17d ago
Lucknow, Sep 28 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow witnessed sunshine on Monday, with the maximum temperature settling at 32.0 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 21.4 degrees Celsius, the...
E20 petrol can reduce India's dependence on imports: ONGC official
ThePrintby PTI17d ago
Ahmedabad, Sep 28 (PTI) E20 petrol can significantly reduce imports and substantially increase self-reliance, ONGC Director (exploration) Om Prakash Sinha said on Monday.
Take steps to conserve, preserve Himalayas: MM Joshi urges Centre, states
ThePrintby PTI17d ago
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Monday urged the Centre and the governments of the Himalayan states to take steps to promote plans that ensure the conservation of the...