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Heatwaves and lightning officially declared natural disasters

India, Aug. 11 -- In a landmark move, heatwaves and lightning have officially been added to India's list of notified natural disasters. This significant policy evolution comes after recommendations b... और पढ़ें


More than 400 Indian cities have no urban bus transport, study says

India, Aug. 10 -- A new CSE-CITIES Forum study says India must expand its urban bus fleet 10-fold and invest Rs 14.2 lakh crore to meet the needs of its growing cities. More than 400 Indian cities ha... और पढ़ें


Living alongside does not always mean knowing: study reveals how the Striped Hyena's elusive life shapes local perceptions and conservation opportunities

India, Aug. 9 -- A study in West Bengal shows that living near wildlife does not guarantee knowing it. Because the Striped Hyena is solitary, nocturnal and elusive, many villagers rarely see it and i... और पढ़ें


After Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, Gujarat bans analogue 'paneer', cheese and butter

India, Aug. 7 -- Gujarat has become the third Indian state, after Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, to ban the production, storage, transport and sale of non-standardised analogue paneer, cheese and butte... और पढ़ें


Karnataka's junk food ban near schools explained

India, Aug. 6 -- Karnataka has drawn a bold line against junk food - and it could change what millions of children eat every day. On July 31, the state announced a sweeping ban on HFSS (high fat, sug... और पढ़ें


The Sunita Narain Show: Why do we need an energy and economic sense for survival?

India, Aug. 5 -- Heat is intense; rain when it falls is extreme; there is devastation of life; of infrastructure. This is the impact of a changing climate; let's be clear on this. But the question is ... और पढ़ें


Cancer's unequal burden

India, Aug. 3 -- Cancer's deadly sweep is getting wider. Its tag of being "a disease of the affluent" and of "rich countries" is being shredded, with the burden rising among the most disadvantaged cou... और पढ़ें


'Protecting insects today is an investment in the resilience of our planet for generations to come'

India, Aug. 1 -- Butterflies have captivated humans with their grace and beauty since time immemorial and have also inspired art and folklore. However, butterflies are not just 'pretty insects'. They... और पढ़ें


Rice yield loss with every 1degC temperature increase

India, Aug. 1 -- Two out of every three people in India eat rice every single day. It is not a side dish here - it is the backbone of a nation's diet. Now, a new study says that the backbone is more f... और पढ़ें


Europe's heatwave, drought and wildfires are now affecting its nuclear power plants

India, July 31 -- The raging climate change-triggered heatwave in Europe has begun to affect the continent's nuclear energy sources after wreaking havoc by generating wildfires and drought. Nuclear p... और पढ़ें