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Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan, raising energy transition concerns 
Energy

Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan, raising energy transition concerns 

Puja Das
6 min read
Storm damage exposes growing challenges of renewable energy integration as India targets 60-70 GW annual additions 
May 2026 was second warmest May on record, Copernicus says
Climate Change

May 2026 was second warmest May on record, Copernicus says

Akshit Sangomla
3 min read
Early, intense European heatwaves and record Pacific warmth signal El Niño’s advance and a new climate normal
Wangath Nullah, fed by two glacial lakes near the base of the iconic Harmukh Peak, flowing between the surrounding hills.
Climate Change

Kashmir’s melting glaciers are feeding lakes that villagers know well — but have not been warned about

Arjumand Wani
5 min read
A new study has identified five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya as highly susceptible to outburst floods, including Gangabal and Nundkol in Ganderbal district, but researchers and local resident ...
Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan, raising energy transition concerns 
Energy

Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan, raising energy transition concerns 

By
Puja Das
6 min read
May 2026 was second warmest May on record, Copernicus says
Climate Change

May 2026 was second warmest May on record, Copernicus says

By
Akshit Sangomla
3 min read
Wangath Nullah, fed by two glacial lakes near the base of the iconic Harmukh Peak, flowing between the surrounding hills.
Climate Change

Kashmir’s melting glaciers are feeding lakes that villagers know well — but have not been warned about

By
Arjumand Wani
5 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2026)

By
DTE Staff
5 min read
Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Global electrification target of 35% by 2035 announced
Energy

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Global electrification target of 35% by 2035 announced

By
Puja Das
4 min read
Extreme heat cost India’s farm workers 54 days of labour in the hottest year on record
Climate Change

Extreme heat cost India’s farm workers 54 days of labour in the hottest year on record

By
Shagun
4 min read
UN climate chief Simon Stiell (L) and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum (centre) at the mid-year climate talks.
Climate Change

At Bonn Climate Conference 2026, India draws a line on new climate obligations as fossil fuel politics intensify

By
Jayanta Basu
3 min read
From crude to basmati: Iran war threatens India’s energy and trade stability
Climate Change

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Geopolitics may overshadow climate priorities in COP31 agenda

By
Puja Das
5 min read
Solar meets 75% of new electricity demand as gas loses ground for fifth year, finds report
Energy

Solar meets 75% of new electricity demand as gas loses ground for fifth year, finds report

By
Puja Das
5 min read
New rule requires fish survival test for caustic soda industry wastewater
Water

New rule requires fish survival test for caustic soda industry wastewater

By
Vivek Mishra
4 min read
100 days of US-Israel war against Iran: Asia bears brunt of energy crisis, countries accelerate clean energy push
Energy

100 days of US-Israel war against Iran: Asia bears brunt of energy crisis, accelerates clean energy push

By
Puja Das
4 min read
Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Mid-year climate talks to see adaptation, fossil fuels and delivery in focus
Climate Change

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Mid-year climate talks to see adaptation, fossil fuels and delivery in focus

By
Sehr Raheja
5 min read
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