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Conflict in the backyard: As wild animals destroy crops, Uttarakhand's mountain villages are giving up on farming again

India, June 12 -- In Uttarakhand's hill villages, farmers say wild boars and monkeys are repeatedly destroying crops, forcing many to leave fields barren. The state's Migration Prevention Commission ... Read More


Rajasthan's rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10

India, June 12 -- Rajasthan recorded 154% excess rainfall by June 10, 2026, even before the southwest monsoon formally reached the state. Eastern Rajasthan received 207% excess rainfall, with the sta... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Storms bring heat relief to north India, heavy rain continues in Northeast and South

India, June 12 -- A western disturbance has brought thunderstorms, hail and strong winds to north India, offering temporary relief from intense heat. The IMD has issued alerts after gusty winds of up... Read More


Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries debate over how to halt deforestation & who pays for the transition

India, June 12 -- At the Bonn Climate Conference, countries clashed over a new COP30 roadmap to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. Rainforest nations demanded predictable payments for conserving... Read More


Kerala contains Nipah swiftly, but still lacks answers on how virus spills over

India, June 12 -- A 43-year-old man from Kerala's Kozhikode district is critically ill on ventilator support with a suspected Nipah infection, again raising questions over how the deadly virus repeate... Read More


Why is India's population growth slowing? Fertility crisis explained

India, June 12 -- India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level. According to the latest data, the country's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is now 1.9, while the replacement rate is 2.1. Even ... Read More


India's climate tech funding reaches $12.8 bn as energy security concerns drive investment surge

India, June 11 -- India's climate tech sector has drawn $12.8 billion across 1,583 firms. Annual funding has jumped from $315 million in 2020 to $2.6 billion in 2025. Energy security, policy support... Read More


Unequal human cost of extreme heat: Experiences of Delhi's outdoor workers

India, June 11 -- Delhi's story of extreme heat is essentially a story about inequality. In May 2026, the city recorded 'heatwave conditions' on the 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 24th and 27th, according to... Read More


Offshore wind capacity to quadruple by 2035, but 25 GW projects remain stuck: GWEC

India, June 11 -- Global offshore wind capacity is set to soar from 92.5 GW in 2025 to 420 GW by 2035. Yet, nearly 25 GW of shovel ready projects remain stalled by grid constraints, auction delays an... Read More


First UN carbon credits under Paris Agreement face scrutiny over Myanmar junta links

India, June 11 -- The first carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 mechanism are facing scrutiny over alleged links to institutions controlled by Myanmar's military junta. A re... Read More