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Analysing Climate Change
29 Oct 2018 8:20 PM ISTThere has not been a single cool month in the last 628 months with India losing around 400 people to heat waves every year
Projects at risk in Himalayas
7 Oct 2018 10:10 PM ISTThe risk of building dams in the Himalayan region is manifold and it is again emphasised in a recent study on 2015 Nepal earthquake
Top emitters bear biggest losses
2 Oct 2018 10:02 PM ISTIndia, which emits more than 2.4 billion metric tonnes of CO2, is already bearing an economic loss of $206 billion
How prepared is Mumbai?
7 Jun 2018 9:41 PM ISTStorm water drains are being cleaned; Mithi river has been widened, but flood sensors are yet to be installed in five rivers and two lakes
More intense, quicker hurricanes now
10 May 2018 9:50 PM ISTRapid intensification occurs when the maximum wind speed in a hurricane goes up by at least 28.8 miles within a 24-hour period.
Empower citizens, tackle pollution
5 March 2018 8:00 PM ISTDo short-term emergency action and daily health alerts lower air pollution and cut health risks? This curiosity is strong today, especially after...
Hatching superbugs
4 March 2018 7:49 PM ISTThe misuse of antibiotics in poultry is paving the way for a drug-resistant population, write Ankur Paliwal and Jyotsna Singh.
Decoding the Budget
22 Feb 2018 9:14 PM ISTThe Budget displayed unwavering support for farmers’ alleviation and public health reformation. Fulfilling it will be an onerous task, write Jitendra...
Reduced plastic in sea
13 Feb 2018 8:27 PM ISTA set of draft Voluntary Guidelines on Marking Fishing Gear has been adopted by countries to monitor the use and disposal of fishing gear, which is...
Shackles of rural India
9 Feb 2018 8:53 PM ISTKhap panchayats have allowed the evils of foeticide and casteism to flourish
Converting liability into resource
5 Feb 2018 7:38 PM ISTExcess rainwater can be creatively utilised to prevent flooding and nurture vegetation
Capacity of a protected natural harbour
28 Jan 2018 9:57 PM ISTSince 2001-02, Goa’s Mormugao port has tripled its coal and coke-carrying capacities, causing disastrous impact on the air quality, explains Gerard De...