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UN glaciers' meet: India says Pakistan violating Indus Water Treaty through terrorismIndia has told Pakistan to stop blaming it for Indus Water Treaty issues. Kirti Vardhan Singh addressed a UN conference in Dushanbe. He men...
Scientist finds new Antarctic ice sheet melting point. Will it help raise ocean levels and speed up climate change?A recent study reveals a new, alarming mechanism of Antarctic ice sheet melting, which current sea level rise models do not account for. A ...
Earth Day 2024: Google doodle celebrates planet's natural beauty with stunning aerial shotsGoogle Doodle celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by showcasing aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's ...
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limboSince the passage of the Endangered Species Act, over 1,700 species in the US have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there ...
2 lakhs lives, infra threatened due to GLOFs in Third Pole: StudyIn this study, the researchers identified and classified all glacial lakes in the Third Pole region based on their position and characteris...
What is Zombie ice? Read on to find its threatening impacts on the global sea levels'Zombie ice' will continue to flow into the ocean regardless of what climate actions the world takes now. The unavoidable rise in the sea l...
Sea levels to rise 10-12 inches by 2050, rate alarming: Report
Need chopper landing facilities at eco-sensitive zones for rescue operations: Parliamentary panel"Taking cognisance of the glacier burst at Uttarakhand that occurred on February 7, 2021 which led to loss of precious lives, the Committee...
Jaiprakash Power resumes operations at Vishnuprayag hydropower project in UttarakhandOn February 7, a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district which caused a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river an...
Around 200MW power supply to national grid cut from major plants due to AvalancheEarlier in the day, a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district which caused a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga riv...
PM Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand, says nation prays for everyone's safety there"Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone's safet...
High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring UttarakhandThe disaster caused a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river in Uttarakhand and endangered the lives of people living along its banks. Mas...
Finally, last-chance tourism takes offFOMO is evidently a bigger concern than carbon footprints and emission spikes caused by the cumulative efforts by too many people trying to...
Supreme Court-mandated panel to study impact of hydro projects on environment17-member group has been asked to assess both existing and under-construction projects in the region over the next three months.
- Dredging, illegal fishing hurting dolphin numbers
A major stretch of Yamuna river between Panchnada and Sangam (Allahabad), considered a suitable habitat for highly endangered Gangetic Dolp...
- India, China defer agreement on Himalayan glaciers
India and China have agreed to defer signing an agreement for joint research on Himalayan glaciers till October end, Jairam Ramesh, ministe...
- Everest expedition to create climate change awareness
A UN-backed expedition will scale Mount Everest this spring to create awareness about the impact of climate change on the mountain range.