Climate change
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Cyclone Biparjoy may weaken monsoon

The weakened monsoon can have negative implications for Indian agriculture which is a crucial driver of the country’s economy.

published on : 8th June 2023
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Rage against plastic

Photographer and entrepreneur Praveen Muraleedharan’s images are terrifying. The dark side of the plastic menace and its victims are his subject

published on : 8th June 2023
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'Never seen such a prolonged heatwave in 50 years': Bangladesh shuts schools, cuts power

A study last month by the World Weather Attribution group found that climate change had made record-breaking deadly heatwaves in Bangladesh -- as well as India, Laos and Thailand...

published on : 7th June 2023
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Rich over-emitting nations owe India trillions until 2050 as compensation, says new study

The top five over-emitting countries, including the US, Germany, Russia, the UK and Japan, would be liable to pay USD 131 trillion (more than two-thirds of total compensation.

published on : 6th June 2023
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India strongly raising issue of climate justice with developed countries: PM Modi

He also stated that India has become the base of organisations like the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure - CDRI, and the International Big Cat Alliance.

published on : 5th June 2023
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Plastic waste biggest threat to environment

The degradation of ecosystems has a cascading effect on wildlife and the livelihoods of millions of natural resource-dependent people. 

published on : 5th June 2023
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Monsoon misses onset date in Kerala, IMD says conditions becoming favourable

Scientists, however, said the delay is unlikely to impact kharif sowing and total rainfall over the country.

published on : 4th June 2023
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Climate change and the anthropocene extinction

The Anthropocene extinction rate has swept far above the natural momentum of evolution.

published on : 3rd June 2023
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If art could save the planet

Art history has always been replete with representations of the physical world. Illustrations of flora and fauna have brightened many Palaeolithic caves in prehistoric times. 

published on : 2nd June 2023
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We need to ensure success of Mission LiFE: Energy Minister

LiFE movement aims to motivate individuals and communities to practise a lifestyle that is synchronous with nature to combat the climate change.

published on : 22nd May 2023
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Drought caused by climate change linked to farmer suicides, says report

Indian farmers are at the most risk group for death by suicide. It accounts for over 15 per cent of the country’s total suicide record in 2021.

published on : 21st May 2023
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Ex-PM Liz Truss urges UK to get tough with China on Taiwan

It is "absolutely clear" that Chinese President Xi Jinping "has ambitions to take Taiwan", she added at a press conference later.

published on : 17th May 2023
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When the wind god fell sick: Connected with nature

The eponymous story, When the Wind God Fell Sick, tells the tale of a god who falls ill due to the destruction of the forests.

published on : 13th May 2023
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Fish culture extension threatens Kerala's 3000-year-old grain that combats climate change

While prawns fetch more money than pokkali, a focus on them is upending a delicate ecosystem, making it difficult for farmers who want to continue with pokkali, environmental experts say.

published on : 26th April 2023
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Will TN continue to walk the talk to become climate resilient?

The current actions will shape the future of the state, considering 43% of coastline eroding, weather patterns changing and more industries putting enormous stress on land and water.

published on : 26th April 2023
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India’s first environmental monitoring studio to come up in TN: Minister

Tamil Nadu’s economic growth rate is higher than the national average and is on track to achieve a USD 1 trillion economic goal with a steady flow of investments.

published on : 26th April 2023
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Scientists find Indian farmers adapted to temperature change for rice, maize

The researchers suggested two ways by which the crops could adapt - the farmers could change their management practices or the varieties themselves be sturdier.

published on : 25th April 2023
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Extreme weather is nearly universal experience: Poll

The findings from The AP-NORC poll echo growing evidence that many individuals question their own role in combating climate change. Still, the poll suggests people are paying attention.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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Annual crop loss of 147 million kg due to pest attacks: Tea research body

The major pests prevalent in north Indian tea plantations are tea mosquito bugs and looper caterpillars apart from thrips.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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1.6K died in extreme weather events in ’22, most in floods, landslips: Report

The report underlined that the continued increase of heat-trapping greenhouse gases is causing socio-economic upheavals and environmental impacts.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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