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India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST- How El Niño and climate change are reshaping India's monsoonEl Niño explained: The southwest monsoon has regained strength across India after a weak start. Multiple weather systems are now actively i...10 Jul, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- Smarter citizens for dumbed-down citiesIndian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...10 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sir David Attenborough: 'We live our comfortable lives in the shadow of a disaster of our own making...'- Thought-provoking lesson on environmental responsibility, and why protecting nature begins with the choices we make by the British naturalistSir David Attenborough's poignant remarks draw a connection between our comfortable lives and the looming environmental crises we face. He ...09 Jul, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...09 Jul, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the cityMumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual ave...09 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Western Europe logs hottest June on record as climate change fuels harsher heatwavesWestern Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spri...09 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...09 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surgeWestern Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent...09 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warnsEurope faces more deadly weeks as a new heatwave forms over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and Spain are expected to reach forty-th...07 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warmingAntarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean...04 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old recordsEurope and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June...04 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...27 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
- What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?A severe heatwave gripping Western Europe, causing over 50 deaths in France, is fueled by an 'omega block' weather pattern. This phenomenon...26 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
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