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In 1998, a war photographer inherited a cattle ranch stripped of its rainforest; over the next 20 years, he and his wife planted 2 million trees by hand, brought back the dried-up springs, and turned it into a protected nature reserve- How climate change is making wildfires more frequent
- Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explained
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...20 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- This ‘dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in AustraliaDinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This an...26 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...04 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Where does the Grand Canyon's water really come from? Scientists explore hidden cavesResearchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's hidden cave systems to understand how Roaring Springs, a vital water source, functions. This pro...03 Jun, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
- In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...01 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...25 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...23 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...18 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- ‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...13 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Global analysis finds 15 million in India affected by 2024-25 wildfires, UP most impactedA recent global report highlights that wildfires affected 15 million individuals in India during the 2024-25 period, with Uttar Pradesh bea...16 Oct, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
- California wildfire: Over 52,000 people killed due to pollutionMore than 52,000 people have died due to the California wildfires-related air pollution.11 Jun, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
- Wildfires in US: Are Americans entering fire-prone areas? Check reasons behind rising incidentsThe wildfire incidents in the US have increased two fold in the last 30 years. Houses have been constructed in WUIs resulting in more loss ...11 Nov, 2023, 02.56 AM IST
- Globally, wildfires cost $50 bln every year; AI can help fight them: WEFThis devastating trend is set to continue, affecting lives and livelihoods the world over, WEF said while citing data from the World Meteor...16 Jan, 2023, 08.05 PM IST
- How drones can help save countries from wildfire menace10 Aug, 2021, 11.33 PM IST
- Tim Cook says increase in fires, storms shows the seriousness of climate changeCook declined to answer whether he had any luck convincing Trump that climate change is real.22 Sep, 2020, 09.09 AM IST
- UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limitThe world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so,...09 Sep, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
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