environment

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, crosses critical climate threshold

The global average temperature during the past year exceeded the 1.5°C (2.7°F) warming limit set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement with such a jump that it easily went past 2023's record heat amid an alarming rise in greenhouse gases.

China denies adverse ecological impact of its upcoming hydropower project on Brahmaputra River

Scientists uncover vital ocean processes for carbon storage and climate regulation

Delhi starts 2025 under a shroud of fog, poor air quality

IMD warns of cold wave gripping northwest and central India as temperatures drop

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there will be a gradual temperature drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius across northwest and central India with normal conditions expected ahead.

Narayana Murthy predicts climate change-induced migration to Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad

At an event in Pune, the Infosys co-founder warned about the impact of climate change on rural areas, urging collaborative efforts to prevent urban infrastructure collapse.

Oxford-Led SMART-HS Project takes bold steps towards sustainable energy by transforming Hydropower in Southeast Asia

The SMART-HS project, led by Oxford’s Professor Louise Slater, aims to optimize hydropower systems in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia through advanced monitoring, machine learning, and community empowerment. Funded by £2 million from UKRI’s Ayrton Challenge, it enhances energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability, fostering equitable energy access and gender inclusivity while creating scalable solutions for global hydropower networks.

Supreme Court lashes out at Delhi authorities over waste management crisis

The country's apex court criticized the Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failing to adequately address the national capital's garbage crisis, calling it "shameful" that 3,000 tons of waste remains untreated daily.

Delhi's pollution levels worsen even further as AQI soars above 400

The air quality has worsened across the country in fact, with as many as 67 Indian cities recording an AQI above 200. Delhi leads with 445, followed by Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Noida. Bengaluru remained the city with the cleanest air with an AQI of 92.

Schools in 'severely' polluted Delhi-NCR once again go hybrid as GRAP-IV curbs are reimposed

After seeing a slight improvement in air quality earlier this month, pollution levels have risen drastically in the national capital and surrounding satellite towns, forcing all schools to shift to hybrid learning depending on the availability of resources like the internet and laptops. Workplaces will reduce on-site staff to 50%, with remote work encouraged for public sector employees.