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Data shows local sources are the primary contributors for persistent pollution peaks
Air

Mobility crisis is fuelling Delhi’s pollution levels despite tech fixes, finds CSE analysis

Nandita Banerji
3 min read
Explosion in vehicle numbers and a crumbling public transit network overshadow gains from CNG adoption, vehicle restrictions and fleet electrification.
Converting rainforests into rubber plantations drastically alters soil’s physical, chemical properties: Study
Forests

Converting rainforests into rubber plantations drastically alters soil’s physical, chemical properties: Study

Susan Chacko
2 min read
Study was conducted at the northern edge of the tropical landscape in south-east Asia in China’s Xishuangbanna
10 tigers traced, officials confirm to DTE after reports of 25 missing felines in Ranthambore cause panic
Wildlife & Biodiversity

10 tigers traced, officials confirm to DTE after reports of 25 missing felines in Ranthambore cause panic

Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
  Officials have formed three-member committee to find evidence about missing tigers
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Data shows local sources are the primary contributors for persistent pollution peaks
Air
Mobility crisis is fuelling Delhi’s pollution levels despite tech fixes, finds CSE analysis
By
Nandita Banerji
3 min read
Converting rainforests into rubber plantations drastically alters soil’s physical, chemical properties: Study
Forests
Converting rainforests into rubber plantations drastically alters soil’s physical, chemical properties: Study
By
Susan Chacko
2 min read
10 tigers traced, officials confirm to DTE after reports of 25 missing felines in Ranthambore cause panic
Wildlife & Biodiversity
10 tigers traced, officials confirm to DTE after reports of 25 missing felines in Ranthambore cause panic
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders ( November 5, 2024)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders ( November 5, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Quarter of global urban population to face 0.5 degrees of temperature increase by 2040: Report
Climate Change
Quarter of global urban population to face 0.5 degrees of temperature increase by 2040: Report
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
India’s 2024-25 Kharif output at record 164.7 million tonnes; rice at all-time high, pulses lower than average
Agriculture
India’s 2024-25 Kharif output at record 164.7 million tonnes; rice at all-time high, pulses lower than average
By
Shagun
2 min read
Lead exposure causes $6 trillion in economic losses from premature death due to cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction, says analysis
Pollution
Lead exposure causes $6 trillion in economic losses from premature death due to cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction, says analysis
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
Bird flu detected in a pig in US, raises red flags over species transmission
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Bird flu detected in a pig in US, raises red flags over species transmission
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Acute food insecurity to worsen in 22 places over next 6 months: UN report
Africa
Acute food insecurity to worsen in 22 places over next 6 months: UN report
By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
UK court dismisses plea that alleged climate adaptation programme to be inept
Climate Change
UK court dismisses plea that alleged climate adaptation programme to be inept
By
Susan Chacko
2 min read
The Al-Jawf region has been covered in hail and heavy rain, leading to white-capped terrains in areas like Sakaka city and Dumat Al-Jandal governorate
Climate Change
Saudi Arabia gets winter surprise: Al-Jawf region covered in snow for the first time
By
Nandita Banerji
2 min read
Was the ‘Miracle of feeding the 5,000’ in the Gospels a fish-kill? Yes, say scientists
Science & Technology
Was the ‘Miracle of feeding the 5,000’ in the Gospels a fish-kill? Yes, say scientists
By
Rajat Ghai
2 min read
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