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Once one of Africa's largest lakes, Lake Chad has lost 90% of its water. Now countries are planning a $50 billion plan to save it?Lake Chad has lost nearly ninety percent of its surface area since the 1960s. This environmental decline severely impacts millions of peopl...- Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
- In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continentA 1964 plan proposed moving water from Alaska to the arid American West. This ambitious engineering project aimed for continental water red...
- Europe heatwave: The thermometer is flashing red for the continent's economyEurope's heatwave is becoming a growing economic threat as extreme temperatures disrupt transport, reduce labour productivity, damage agric...
- Assam floods submerge Nazira tea estates, over 57,000 people affectedUnprecedented floods have severely impacted tea estates in Nazira Sub-Division, Sivasagar District. Incessant rainfall in Nagaland caused r...
- As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...
- What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?Andy Burnham has taken on the role of Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing a major shift in power dynamics through decentralization. Amon...
- Andy Burnham vows to 'rewire' Britain as he prepares to take PM officeAndy Burnham is set to become Britain's seventh Prime Minister in a decade on Monday. He promises to "rewire" the nation, focusing on publi...
- Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...
- Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damageKuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a power and water desalination plant, triggering a fire and widespread damage to electricity generati...
- At 7, she fell in love with art. Today, this self-taught Bengaluru artist's paintings are displayed at the UN headquarters. How one social media post changed her lifeBengaluru artist Namita Kulkarni achieved international recognition for her powerful paintings. Her artwork was recently displayed at the p...
- CPI(M) leader Mani cites lack of vision of UDF govt as reason for power crisis in KeralaSenior CPI(M) leader M M Mani criticised the UDF government's vision for addressing the power crisis. He stated that Kerala has never met i...
- At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor saysRescuers saved many drivers and trapped residents from catastrophic Texas floods. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed one person has died amid t...
- River Ganga cannot be kept clean by focusing only on riverbank cities: NMCGThe National Mission for Clean Ganga emphasizes basin-wide interventions for river cleanliness. Wastewater from cities like Meerut, not on ...
- Greek islands battle drought as travellers arrive for peak tourist seasonSeven Greek islands declared drought emergencies this year amid climate change impacts. Astypalaia relies on bottled water as its sole rese...
- Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
- Keeping watch on West Asia developments, will support exporters if needed: OfficialWith a vigilant eye on West Asia's evolving situation, India emphasizes its support for exporters amidst rising challenges. An Inter-Minist...
- War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's endangered wildlifeWar and economic crises are severely impacting Iran's endangered wildlife populations. Conservationists face immense challenges preserving ...
- J&K BJP Chief: NC plan to hold protest on statehood a dramaSunil Sharma, affiliated with the BJP, dismissed the National Conference's planned protest as an eye wash, suggesting it is designed to obs...
- Pakistan's water crisis deepens as Rawalpindi residents struggle amid official inactionLarge parts of Rawalpindi city and the cantonment are grappling with an acute water shortage during the peak summer season, with residents ...
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