Quote of the day by Mark Twain, 'Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get' teaches timeless lesson on expectations, reality, true meaning of life's unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Mark Twain carries a broader philosophical message. Human beings naturally seek certainty. We like schedules, predictio...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Staycations and Coolcations are the new ways to holidayAs climate change transforms travel habits, traditional summer getaways are shifting significantly. Countries like Norway and Scotland are ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
This summer isn't breaking heat records - yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists sayWith a formidable El Nino set to escalate global temperatures, the weather patterns we rely on are likely to be severely altered. Experts w...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alertItaly issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, whil...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the USAmericans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatAustria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
DiCaprio, Bezos plan $200m project for endangered speciesTwo foundations have committed two hundred million dollars to aid endangered species. This initiative aims to revive one hundred of Earth's...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
What Europe can learn from Australia's 'Black Summer' wildfiresAustralians share their hard-earned wildfire strategies with Europe, which is grappling with severe blazes. Effective preparation and hazar...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river tradeEuropean drought weakens Dutch dikes, requiring constant monitoring by volunteers. Cargo ships face reduced loads on shallow Rhine and Danu...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
In 2011, UK scientists planned to pump water 1 km into the sky to test solar geoengineering equipment, but the balloon never launchedBritish scientists planned a stratospheric particle injection test in 2011. This project, called SPICE, was cancelled due to patent dispute...
01 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
In 1995, Turkish truck driver Sehmus Erginoglu began clearing rubbish and watering saplings; 25 years later, a former Mardin dump had become a small forestA retired truck driver named Sehmus Erginoglu planted thousands of trees on neglected land. He spent twenty-five years transforming a local...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
110-quadrillion-kilometer fungal network moves CO₂ equal to about 11% of annual human emissions into soil each yearAn intricate web of tiny fungal threads stretches underground, connecting plants around the world. These microorganisms are essential, shar...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transformingA new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British mar...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘The time for words has now moved to the…’ Longest-reigning British monarch on climate changeQueen Elizabeth II urged immediate climate action during a global summit. Her powerful statement emphasized moving from speeches to tangibl...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST