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Rising CO₂ is making the planet hotter, but it is also making Earth greener: A 2026 study analyzing 40 years of satellite data found carbon dioxide was responsible for 82.8% of global greening through 2021Earth has experienced sustained global greening from 1982 to 2021. Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide was the dominant driver behind this tr...
Bird evolution didn’t happen steadily: AI reveals 45 million years of climate-driven changes in skeletonsBird skeletons reveal evolutionary history shaped by climate shifts and environmental upheaval. Artificial intelligence analyzed thousands ...
Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI and semiconductors remain the best global investment themes today: Niteen DongareAs Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, AI and semiconductors remain the most compelling long-term investment themes, accordin...
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
Weak monsoon may impact rural demand, private consumption: RBI governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra anticipates a potential impact on rural demand and private consumption due to a projected mo...
El Niño effect: Why India may see weak monsoon and harsher summerIndia faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Niño. This, co...
You’re the centerpiece in a phenomenon not seen in 30 million yearsEarth's atmosphere has surpassed 430 ppm of carbon dioxide in May 2025, a record high in millions of years, primarily due to human activiti...
Can new RBI Governor balance economic growth & climate crisis challenges?The new RBI governor must balance economic growth and inflation control while addressing climate risks. This involves integrating climate c...
Business seeks details in face of mixed COP29 climate messagesMany developing countries said the pledge would not be enough to help them deliver robust national climate plans.
UN issues 'red alert', warns 'planet on the brink' after warmest decade on record
Study reveals dire health risks for pregnant women in India amid climate changeA recent government-backed study in India highlights the escalating health risks faced by pregnant women due to climate change. Rising temp...
Philanthropist organisations in India raising crescendo on battling climate change
Global demand for oil, gas to peak this decade: IEAThe "spectacular" expansion of cleaner energy technologies and electric vehicles is expected to cause the demand for oil, gas and coal to p...
India to host voice of global south summit, invites 120 nationsEight ministerial level sessions will be conducted, focusing on areas such as energy security, the global economy, climate change and food ...
From war to recession, India will face multiple challenges during its G20 Presidency, says Amitabh KantIn a fractured world, can India’s G20 Presidency bridge relationships? According to Amitabh Kant, India will have to deal with a host of ch...
India, Pakistan should resume dialogue for resolution of issues, Ban Ki-Moon saysBan highlighted the dangers of growing terrorism and extremism in different parts of the world.
- Rise in asset prices a concern: RBI
RBI on Tuesday expressed concern over rise in asset prices, but said it will have limited implication for overall inflation.
- 'Security risk from climate underestimated'
Countries around the world have hugely underestimated the potential conflicts stemming from climate change and must invest heavily to corre...
- UN chief calls for measures to tackle growing food crisis
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for both immediate and long term measures to tackle the global food crisis.