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3 new agencies to manage waste in Gurugram after MCG cancels Ecogreen’s contract

According to MCG officials, the contract that was allegedly signed for 20 years was terminated within seven years due to the agency’s poor performance.

Rural women in India filling water from a well.

After rise in Earth’s temperature, climate change expected to warm groundwater

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has found that the highest warming rates will be visible in Central Russia, Northern China, parts of North America and the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Young girls protesting for climate justice

World Environment Day: Young climate activists taking charge to save our planet

While Greta Thunberg is one of the most prominent names in climate change activism, there are many other young activists across the globe who are leading the way on global climate action.

People try to take cover as heavy rain pours in Bengaluru.

Southwest monsoon arrives in Bengaluru with record-breaking rainfall

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city, and forecasted more rainfall in the coming days.

Flood-affected area in Assam.

Over 5 lakh people affected in Assam flood, death toll at 18

Nagaon is said to be the worst-affected district where more than 3 lakh people remained affected, followed by Cachar and Hojai.

Mercury depicting extreme temperatures in summer

40 heat-related deaths including that of 25 poll officials reported as heatwave intensifies in UP, Bihar

The maximum number of fatalities was recorded from Uttar Pradesh (17), followed by Bihar which reported 14 deaths on Friday.

Man pouring water on his face on a hot summer day.

Heatwaves to become longer, frequent and more intense in India, warn experts

Since cities are more vulnerable to the effects of urbanization and climate change, greater number of hotter days, increased number of dry spells and less rainy days are expected.

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