The Atlantic’s hurricane season has gone eerily quiet as El Nino crushes storms before they formThis year's Atlantic hurricane season shows an unprecedented lack of storm activity, largely due to the strong influence of El Nino. The co...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openA federal court ruled against the Energy Department's authority to extend a coal plant's operation. The court found no emergency existed to...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
In 2019, SYMA created 120 jobs through Colombia's El Paraíso. 7 years later, 67% became homeowners, 91% bought their first homes, 99% of waste was diverted, water use fell 25%, earning 5 starsEl Paraiso, a Colombian social housing project, achieved exceptional sustainability certification. It significantly addressed the local hou...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Nearly a third of India's coal power plants have critical low fuel stocksNearly a third of India’s coal-fired power plants are running critically low on fuel as electricity demand stays near record levels amid pr...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Extreme heat creates new winners in India’s FMCG basketIndian households faced increased summer expenses, affecting grocery budgets significantly. Chocolate and dairy consumption declined while ...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Sacramento researchers coated a retail store’s dark roof white in 2002. Its peak roof temperature fell by up to 42°C and air-conditioning energy use dropped 52%In 2002, Sacramento researchers coated a retail store’s dark roof with a reflective cool-roof coating. The roof’s peak surface temperature ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Indian scientists develop a new concrete using human waste to make it significantly stronger than conventional cementScientists have found that biochar made from treated human waste, or faecal sludge, can partially replace cement in concrete and improve it...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont BlancMont Blanc's glaciers are rapidly retreating due to climate warming and heat waves. Permafrost is thawing, causing increased rock falls and...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Sri Lanka's Yala National Park is running short of water; El Niño threat forces authorities to put wildlife firstYala National Park is temporarily closing popular areas to visitors from September 14 to October 15, 2026. This action is necessary as a se...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.31 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
In Oregon, beaver dams along Fanno and Bronson creeks stored hundreds to over 1,200 cubic meters more water during storms, slowing how quickly runoff moved downstreamBeaver dams significantly slow floodwater flow in urban creeks, according to a new study. These natural structures store substantial amount...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.00 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
In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India has a solar land problem. Its reservoirs may hold the answerIndia's new solar scheme targets floating projects on water bodies. This initiative aims to develop significant solar capacity without usin...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.08 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