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The “Ghost Forests” of the Atlantic Coast: Why Trees Are Dying Standing UpAlong the U.S. Atlantic coast, ghost forests are emerging as a clear sign of climate change. Rising seas and saltwater intrusion are killin...
21 Feb, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Indus water drying, 12 lakh people moved out: Pakistan’s river-dependent region faces existential crisisPakistan Indus Water: Saltwater intrusion in Pakistan's Indus delta, exacerbated by reduced river flow due to dams, irrigation, and climate...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
Death of a delta: Pakistan's Indus sinks and shrinksHabibullah Khatti prepares to leave his village due to seawater intrusion in the Indus delta. Many villages disappeared, and the population...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.18 AM IST
The tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu turns to the world court as climate disasters mountVanuatu faces a climate crisis with rising sea levels and intensifying cyclones, devastating coral reefs and threatening communities. John ...
22 Jul, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Sea was once blessing for Pakistani city of Gwadar. But it's become curseGwadar, a coastal city in Pakistan, faces severe climate change impacts including rising sea levels and heavier rainfall. Homes and infrast...
06 Feb, 2025, 10.58 AM IST
Going all Goan greenFocus on vulnerable areas 65% of Goa's population and significant economic activities are concentrated in five talukas: Pernem, Bardez, Tis...
20 Feb, 2024, 10.57 PM IST
Major Himalayan rivers like Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra will see their flows reduced as glaciers recede: UN ChiefIn Asia, 10 major rivers originate in the Himalaya region, supplying freshwater to 1.3 billion people living in its watershed. "As glaciers...
23 Mar, 2023, 07.50 AM IST
Sea levels up 4.5mm per year during 2013-22, several big cities at risk: WMO15 Feb, 2023, 08.34 PM IST
Rejuvenating Ganga can help fight climate change, keep Sundarbans alive: NMCG chiefAccording to NMCG Director General Mishra, it is crucial to have a minimum environmental flow in the river at all times to prevent the sea ...
31 Dec, 2021, 02.12 PM IST
HCC, Dilip Buildcon JV bags Rs 4,167.7 cr contract from Narmada Water Resources deptThe project is to be completed in 48 months, it said. "This is our second order win in JV with Dilip Buildcon. We are proud to work togethe...
23 Jul, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
- Development’s effective tool to tackle environment degradation
For those used to seeing environment and development as being fundamentally in conflict with each other, Amartya Sen has now offered a fres...
18 Dec, 2006, 12.55 AM IST