Climate Change

Eliminating fraction of current beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove …

Small Reductions to Meat Production in Wealthier Countries May Help Fight Climate Change, New Analysis Concludes Read More »

“I am writing to the Chief Secretary to request the necessary support for completing the reclamation of the remaining land,” states Dr. Tiwari. In the early 1900s, the British colonial administration declared a sprawling 27,000-acre tract in Pathankot as a protected forest. This land, comprising both demarcated and un-demarcated protected forests, was notified in 1904 …

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Climate change has become a critical issue worldwide, prompting governments to prioritise it in policy-making. Amidst this global concern, farmers in hill states like Uttarakhand are grappling with a significant decline in both the quantity and quality of fruit crops. At a Consultation Workshop titled ‘Climate Resilient Agriculture in India: Opportunities and Challenges’, held in …

Study finds fall in fruit production in hill states due to Climate Change; experts weigh-in solutions Read More »

Extreme temperatures and humidity driven by climate change could reduce the Amazon rainforest’s capacity to absorb the greenhouse gas methane by 70 per cent, a study has found. Extreme temperatures and humidity driven by climate change could reduce the Amazon rainforest’s capacity to absorb the greenhouse gas methane by 70 per cent, a study has …

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The historic North Carolina city was touted as a climate ‘haven’ – a reputation deadly Hurricane Helene left in ruins Nestled in the bucolic Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina and far from any coast, Asheville was touted as a climate “haven” from extreme weather. Now the historic city has been devastated and cut …

‘Nowhere is safe’: shattered Asheville shows stunning reach of climate crisis Read More »