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Between the 1930s and 1980s, Finland drained 4.7 million hectares of peatland to accelerate forest growth; the exposed peat soils are now a growing source of carbon dioxide- In 1950, peat cutters digging for fuel in Denmark uncovered a remarkably preserved body: It became Tollund Man and transformed the study of bog preservation
- SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetland
- SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetlandThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the definition of wetlands. Petitioners argue the current definition is vague and exclude...26 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- India in top six for cropland emissions share: ReportIndia is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions from croplands. A new study reveals six countries, including India, are res...16 Feb, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Water ‘bankruptcy’ era has begun for billions, scientists sayA new UN report declares a "global water bankruptcy," with 6.1 billion people facing insecure freshwater supplies.21 Jan, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...10 Feb, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
- Global wetland loss lower than previous estimates: Study08 Feb, 2023, 09.45 PM IST
- Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK's net zero target?Despite a record-breaking heatwave plus wildfires, droughts and floods worldwide, neither contender for the Conservative Party leadership f...07 Sep, 2022, 12.51 PM IST
- Wales has secret weapon against wildfires and climate change. Read detailsPeat lands restoration project aims to slow down carbon released into the atmosphere. A lower level of carbon is a crucial factor in preven...16 Aug, 2022, 02.30 PM IST
- Leveraging digital channels, tech to become $5 trillion economy welcome step by govt: HUL CMD Sanjiv MehtaWhile referring to the recent Union Budget, Mehta said ubiquity of technology and the need for mainstreaming it for the greater good was "a...21 Feb, 2022, 03.17 PM IST
- How much are countries pledging to reduce emissions?Under the 2015 Paris climate deal, countries are free to set their own national goals for tackling global warming. Some, like Russia, have ...02 Nov, 2021, 11.50 AM IST
- Peatlands worldwide are drying out, threatening to release 860 million tons of carbon dioxide every yearPeatlands, such as fens, bogs, marshes, and swamps, cover just 3 percent of the Earth's total land surface, yet store over one-third of the...16 Jun, 2021, 01.42 PM IST
- In Siberia forests, climate change stokes 'zombie fires'The vast bog topped with nettle and hemp surrounded by a thick pine forest is part of the Suzunsky nature reserve, located a two-and-a-half...24 Sep, 2020, 11.26 AM IST
- COP14: India identifies 130 wetlands for priority restorationThe highest number of such identified wetlands are in Uttar Pradesh (16) followed by Madhya Pradesh (13), Jammu & Kashmir (12), Gujarat (8)...07 Sep, 2019, 08.48 AM IST
- Earth Day: Saving the planet may cost USD 100 billion per yearScientists now estimate that society must urgently come to grips this coming decade to stop the very first human-made biodiversity catastro...22 Apr, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
- Climate change may turn carbon sinks into emission source: Study21 Nov, 2018, 02.23 PM IST
- UN environment chief lauds India's efforts to use solar energy, curb plasticsUNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim said 2017 is "the first year in human history" when more electricity was generated globally from the s...07 Aug, 2018, 12.02 PM IST
- The metamorphosis of wetlandsEven as more wetland and coastal areas are reclaimed in the name of development, palaeontologists have excavated evidence of evergreen fore...13 Jun, 2016, 07.45 PM IST
- It’s no joke, laughing gas may have caused the end of Ice AgeIt’s no laughing matter! Nitrous oxide commonly known as laughing gas may have brought the last great Ice Age to an end, a new research has...26 Jul, 2012, 10.25 AM IST
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