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Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UKLondoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. However, after sweltering at night through the second heatwave of...- 'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of RotaA "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, with auth...
- E20 shift must not leave drivers behindThe government's rollout of E20 petrol, while extensively consulted, lacked clear communication to vehicle buyers, fueling misinformation. ...
- E20 scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles: Industry expertsIndustry experts have reassured the public about the safety and efficacy of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. They emphasized that the fuel has u...
- Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
- Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
- 'E20 safe for all vehicles, can solve energy, farm woes': Toyota's Vikram GulatiIndia's push for E20 fuel, compatible with all vehicles sold after April 2023, aims to bolster energy security, aid farmers, and combat cli...
- Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agencyForecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño ...
- At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and NetherlandsEurope is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the...
- Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
- Ladakh fines four tourists Rs 2 lakh and seizes their Thar, Creta and Fortuner; here is what they didLadakh's Wildlife Department has fined four tourists Rs 50,000 each, totalling Rs 2 lakh, for illegally driving into protected areas includ...
- Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
- Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
- 'Jewar solar plant to boost India's export power; generate thousands of jobs': CM Yogi Adityanath"I believe that this solar cell manufacturing hub will also play a major role in increasing India's export power. This means it will help i...
- Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves eastA scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures ne...
- 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...
- Climate-related disruptions affecting MSMEs' productivity, operations, supply chains: ReportA new report reveals a stark 'actionability gap,' as most businesses rely on reactive measures instead of proactive resilience. This vulner...
- India’s $55 billion green energy pipeline faces climate damageIndia's ambitious renewable energy expansion faces a significant climate threat, with $55 billion in planned solar, wind, and hydropower as...
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