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Sweden built a five-storey car park using 57 retired wind turbine blades; today, they form walls around 365 parking spaces- The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the world
- In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there again
- In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Weather Tomorrow September 8: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and moreWeather Tomorrow September 8: On Tuesday, a new weather alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department. Several regions across the ...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- No winter in India in 2026? World Meteorological Organization warns of nearly 100% chance ‘Godzilla’ El Niño will affect temperatures till February 2027A powerful El Niño is strengthening over the tropical Pacific, with the WMO warning that the weather phenomenon is highly likely to continu...07 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- At 13, this Oregon student built a device that converts moisture in air into water for plantsA brilliant 13-year-old inventor is changing the game in agriculture by developing a device that captures water from the atmosphere. Utiliz...05 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woesWorldwide, farmers are grappling with severe challenges related to climate change and financial pressures that threaten food security. Spec...04 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
- 'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agencyThe World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fu...03 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- El Nino to be 'very strong', last until February, UN warnsThe World Meteorological Organization warns of a very strong El Nino event. This phenomenon is expected to persist through February and int...03 Sep, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- Students could face a school holiday as Ohio heat index nears 102°F — but whether classes are canceled depends on one crucial building featureSome Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning became unsafe for st...02 Sep, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- 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%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Cloud computing: Weatherman sees weak rains in September, warns of farm risksIndia is preparing for an anticipated shortage of rainfall this September, likely affecting agricultural productivity and water availabilit...01 Sep, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
- School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other statesAs of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India...30 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
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