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Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
Multi-trillion-dollar climate financing gap in crucial Hindu Kush Himalayas: ReportThe Hindu Kush Himalaya region needs a massive USD 12 trillion for climate action by 2050. Current funding falls far short of this ambitiou...
Uttarkashi flash flood adds to 700+ deaths in a decade as Uttarakhand’s climate disasters surgeUttarakhand faces a growing climate crisis, with flash floods and landslides claiming hundreds of lives in the past decade. Scientific stud...
Arunachal is India's 'largest' carbon sink: Pema KhanduArunachal Pradesh is recognized as India's largest carbon sink. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlights the state's significant contribution ...
India contributing to climate action with the urgency it demands: Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized India's dedication to climate action, despite its minimal contribution to the crisis,...
India should take lead in preserving glaciers: Sonam Wangchuk writes open letter to PMClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk, after his US tour, urges Prime Minister Modi to lead initiatives for preserving Himalayan glaciers. Wangch...
Here's how an all-women Nepali team chose to draw attention towards climate changeThe expedition by Nepali women activists to Mt. Everest's base camp on International Women's Day highlights the impact of climate change on...
Climate change, pollution, construction: multiple whammy to fuel more Sikkim-like disasters, warn scientistsAs Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw many thousands being displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and s...
What caused devastating rains in Himachal Pradesh?As the state is reeling under the monsoon fury, there are emerging concerns that such rains could become a common phenomenon in the years t...
Worried about climate change? There is more bad news for India"There is no good news for India in this report. In fact, everything about India is bad news," said Chandra Bhushan, Enviornmentalist & CEO...
Himalayan glaciers retreating at alarming rate: Parliamentary panelThe panel has also suggested the Centre to constitute a committee of experts to formulate the guidelines to be observed while preparing the...
Bombay Natural History Society launches climate change programme in Central Himalayas- WII initiates study on Climate Change in Bhagirathi region
The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) is one of the eight National missions which form the core of India’s fi...
International meet calls for setting up EWS stations across Himalayas"Mountains have not received due recognition in global and national development agenda," David Molden said.
On cross-country mission for a green planetAfter spreading awareness about organic farming through his documentary 'Toxic Tears', Dutch researcher Tom Deiters is on a tour to various...
- Dutch researcher, Thai youth trainer on mission to save environment degradation
After spreading awareness about the organic farming through his documentary 'Toxic Tears', Dutch researcher Tom Deiters is visiting various...
India to pump in Rs 2 lakh cr in 12th Plan to save climateThe fight against climate change will take a strategic jump in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) with the government intending to plough ...
- India to pump in Rs 2 lakh cr in 12th Plan to save climate
The fight against climate change will take a strategic jump in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) with the gov intending to plough in almo...
- Pachauri admits mistake in IPCC report, rules out resignation
"I have no intention of resigning from my position as IPCC president. I was elected by all the countries and will complete the fifth IPCC a...
- Himalayas hotspot of climate change
Himalayan ecosystems are 'the hotspots'. That's the message from the two-day South Asian Regional Climate Change Conference.