In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurityEl Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern ...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
In 1976, famously hot European summer gave hints about intense heatwave, now deadly warning about global warming issued as weather scientists predict dangerous new patternWorld Meteorological Organization's head of climate information said the current pattern of heat across Europe, the world's fastest-warming...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El NinoNear-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature recordEurope is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingdom and France are p...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
This summer isn't breaking heat records - yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists sayWith a formidable El Nino set to escalate global temperatures, the weather patterns we rely on are likely to be severely altered. Experts w...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Austria records all-time temperature high of 41CAustria has set a new record with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius, marking its hottest day in history. This heat wa...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
No electricity, no diesel: Sonam Wangchuk's invented tent can stay warm at up to -14 degrees. How does it work?Sonam Wangchuk’s innovative tent was designed to stay warm even when temperatures outside dropped to -14°C. In 2021, he said it could reach...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
US heat dome, Europe weather shift signal a rare ‘Super El Niño’ — What comes next?A powerful El Niño is developing and influencing weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. This warming event is causing heat in the...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Bees changed their behavior quietly as millions of Americans struggled with some of the hottest temperatures and record heat dome; this simple insect prepared for a storm humans did not see comingA powerful heat dome in July 2026 stressed honeybee colonies across America. Bees exhibit advanced environmental sensing, adjusting behavio...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Strong El Nino could push global temperatures above 2C in early 2027A powerful El Nino may push global temperatures above two degrees Celsius in early 2027. This significant milestone, if reached, would be a...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST