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HUMAN IMPACT ON CLIMATE
In 1850, scientists began recording the temperatures that would reveal Earth's climate trajectory. 172 years later, researchers found 45 years of satellite observations are enough to detect human warming in most regions- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homes
- ET Evoke: China has emerged as the greatest environmentalist of our times, says Economics Professor Michael Greenstone
- In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive speciesAlthough wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbin...18 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- No plastic, only coconut leaves: Bengaluru Christ University professor builds Rs 70 crore business by making eco-friendly straws, products are exported to 25 countriesFollowing a chance discovery, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru has pioneered eco-friendly, plastic-free straws made f...18 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remainsThousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient...18 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- This hotspot is getting hazardousGlobal humid heat exposure has surged significantly, with India experiencing a nineteenfold increase. Poor urban planning and construction ...16 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Something is thawing beneath Alaska — and the price tag could be $43 trillionAlaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant ...14 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- How Britain's mapmakers track climate changeOrdnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across B...14 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- 2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...12 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- Climate change driving extreme rainfall in Himalayas, anthropogenic factors adding to risk: GovtExtreme rainfall events are intensifying in the Himalayan region due to climate change. Human activities are also contributing to the overa...11 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘The fate of entire communities, economies, countries is caught up in that glass of water’ - An inspiring message by The Odyssey, Interstellar actor on the fragile balance that sustains lifeMatt Damon quote of the day: Addressing graduates at MIT's 2016 commencement, actor Matt Damon underscored how crucial clean water access i...11 Aug, 2026, 03.43 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
- Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...09 Aug, 2026, 03.31 AM IST
- AI safety: India must keep humans in the loop, prevent exclusion, says CEA NageswaranChief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stressed proactive AI safety and security in finance. He warned AI must not foster financial ex...07 Aug, 2026, 12.35 PM 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
- 'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...04 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- A Colorado citizen scientist lived alone at 9,600 feet for 52 winters and measured snow daily; his notebooks now help calibrate satellitesBilly Barr dedicated over fifty years to carefully measuring snow in Gothic, Colorado. His unwavering observations turned into an essential...02 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
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