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This is how dangerous extreme heat is to humans

India, May 31 -- Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse The headlines coming out of India as it grappled with an extreme heatwave the past few days have been ... Read More


Reuse of treated wastewater: Faecal coliform is a challenge in Delhi

India, May 31 -- Around 75% of sewage treatment plants managed by the Delhi Jal Board are failing to effectively treat faecal coliform Despite treating 72 per cent of its generated sewage estimated a... Read More


Manpower shortages, inadequate infrastructure & limited resources hinder efficacy of State Pollution Control Boards

India, May 31 -- SPCBs are critical for environmental regulation and management and ensuring sustainable development State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) play a pivotal role in environmental regulat... Read More


Water storage at just 23% in India's key reservoirs

India, May 31 -- The low water availability in reservoirs can affect the yields of summer crops sown between the Rabi and Kharif seasons Amid a relentless heatwave in many parts of the country, water... Read More


Male Y chromosomes evolving faster, reveals DNA analysis of humans and apes

India, May 31 -- Study uncovers rapid changes in Y chromosomes compared to the stable X chromosomes in humans and apes A groundbreaking study has shed light on the dramatic evolution of the Y chromos... Read More


KAZA Summit 2024: Delegates renew calls to leave CITES

India, May 30 -- They cited an unreasonableness on part of the convention to maintain a blanket ban on ivory trade, thereby denying the 5 KAZA countries the benefit of monetising their huge elephant r... Read More


Botswana and the Europeans recently had a spat regarding elephants. What was it all about?

India, May 30 -- At a time when the whole world is desperate to save elephants from extinction, Botswana is desperate to save its citizens and the environment from a surfeit ofthe animals "The German... Read More


Nagaland's first potato festival is embracing tradition amid climate challenges

India, May 30 -- The festival underscored the importance of sustainable, locally sourced produce, reflecting a community deeply committed to preserving its agricultural legacy Nagaland recently broug... Read More


Scorching days, sweltering nights: Bihar's heatwave impact worsens due to hot nights

India, May 30 -- Little dip in temperatures after sunset, IMD issues alert Bihar residents grapple with not only scorching days but also stifling nights as a relentless heatwave sweeps across the sta... Read More


Is the recent spate of building fires in India due to extreme heat? Yes, says expert

India, May 30 -- Overloading of air conditioners & transistors due to unprecendented power demand made matters worse in residential & public buildings that violate fire safety norms Northwest and cen... Read More