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The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure management- US tariffs, supply chain disruptions have opened new markets: Gujarat CM
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%
- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- India's power consumption rises nearly 13% to 169 billion units in AugustIndia's power consumption rose 12.85 percent in August, reaching 169.01 billion units. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usa...01 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming HimalayasNepal’s devastating floods have damaged hydropower plants, roads, bridges and essential infrastructure, knocking out about 10% of the count...01 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: ScientistsThe Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and al...28 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Mahindra Group expands Battery-as-a-Service model to entire eSUV portfolioMahindra Group has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service model across its entire eSUV portfolio. This flexible ownership option lowers upfront ...28 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- A hotter planet puts 145 mn Indian children under greater stress every year: StudyIndia sees 61 percent of children facing extra heat stress annually. Global research shows climate change doubles dangerous heat exposure f...28 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...28 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warmingThese plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.27 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...26 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In 2025, research study warned 76 per cent of glacier mass would vanish bringing catastrophe to Himalayas, European Alps, Rockies of the US, Canada, and other parts of world but one country may not feel direct impact. Here's whyGlaciers are found on every continent except Australia -- from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Austrian Alps and the Karakoram range in Pakistan.26 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Why are some mountain trees moving downhill as the planet warms? Scientists may have an answerMountain trees are migrating uphill and downhill due to climate change. Their water transport efficiency and drought resistance determine t...26 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- AVPN Global Conference 2026 opens in Delhi, calls for Asia-led solutions and coordinated capitalThe AVPN Global Conference 2026 has officially kicked off in New Delhi, marking a first for the city. With participation from around two th...26 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Since 1990s, amount of living heat sensitive coral has gone down shockingly, this indicates warmer ocean which means worse storms, hotter nightsEl Nino is already as big as recent ones and is still growing with it expected to reach unprecedented levels at its peak. It's responsible ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
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