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How many people could die from El Niño worldwide? Which American states could face the greatest heat-related risks?In a significant step, the Climate Impact Lab has launched a tool to forecast deaths from extreme heat exacerbated by El Niño. Alarmingly, ...- Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledgesWorkers in Karachi's garment factories face extreme heat and unsafe conditions while producing clothing for international brands. Many repo...
- Google expands AI push in India with $15 million MSME funding, crop research and teacher trainingIn a remarkable move, Google has embarked on extensive AI initiatives in India, primarily focused on boosting sectors like agriculture, edu...
- Super El Nino: What the potential arrival of a stronger 'little boy' means for India’s water, power, health, winter and summer?India is projected to experience a warmer and drier start to winter as a super El Niño develops. A weak monsoon has led to concerns over wa...
- Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusualJohan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, clai...
- What happens when middle-aged adults take creatine for 12 weeks? New study finds muscle gains even without structured exerciseA recent study found that creatine supplementation can increase lean muscle tissue in middle-aged adults. Participants aged 45 to 65 who to...
- Earth’s 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsenEarth's natural systems face mounting pressures, with seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached. The Planetary Health Check 2026 high...
- Miami set to get a new CMU campus, thanks to $3 billion donation by Citadel founder Ken Griffin — the largest-ever gift in US higher education historyCMU is set to transform Wynwood, Miami, with a stunning $2 billion investment dedicated to establishing a new university campus. Anticipate...
- a16z’s Raghuram isn't writing off India AI yet; insurers weigh new rulesHappy Monday! a16z’s Raghu Raghuram said India can build frontier AI companies by using its talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
- What is a 'super El Nino' and how will it affect the weather?A significant El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is anticipated to lead to severe climate impacts globally. The World Meteorological Organization...
- Super El Niño may kill 65 times more people than Nepal flash flood, report claims; lakhs may lose their lives in next six monthsEl Niño is expected to result in approximately 451,000 heat-related deaths by February 2027. The Climate Impact Lab forecasts high mortalit...
- School assembly headlines for September 24: Top India, international, business and sport newsSchool assembly news for September 24 includes major weather alerts in India, developments at the United Nations, new medal achievements by...
- 'Super' El Nino could bring 4.5 lakh excess deaths, India among vulnerable: ReportResearchers predict that this year's super El Nino may cause 451,000 excess heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027. Nigeria is...
- Researchers losing the ability to develop scientific reasoning a big fear with AI: Climate Scientist William BoosAI could make weather forecasting cheaper and more accessible, but scientists warn that over-reliance on the technology could weaken human ...
- Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over AIGlobal leaders are meeting to address Earth's worsening health and climate change impacts. A renewable energy boom offers hope, while artif...
- In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
- BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
- In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...
- In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
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