In 2018, natural disasters cost the world $225 billion
Extreme weather-related disasters caused 89 per cent of the economic loss in Asia Pacific region
Forest fires - a trailblazer
Controlled burning of woodlands can be an effective tool for enriching the land and ecology. Dipanjan Ghosh looks at the possibilities
Forest fire mitigation strategies in Madhya Pradesh should prioritise tribal communities
Local communities, government agencies, non-profits and researchers must work together to mitigate forest fires and build resilient socioeconomic …
Most forest fires this year were in and around national parks, sanctuaries
About seven to eight incidents of big forest fires have been reported from across the country; fire that broke out on Nagaland’s Mount Japfu,…
What caused Europe's heatwave?
The intense heatwave that baked much of Europe for weeks has convinced many people about the changing climate
Maharashtra forest department bans collection of tendu leaves from areas prone to forest fires
Tendu contractors and gram panchayats to be responsible for prevention and extinguishing of fires
Forests under threat
OXIDANT AIR POLLUTION IMPACTS IN THE MONTANE FORESTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA A CASE STUDY OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS·Paul R Miller, …
Mercury rises early
Heat waves follow a dry spell in Orissa and West Bengal, killing 80 people in April. Dust storms take Assam by surprise and Malwa scrambles for …
Picture imperfect
Aerosol research is still in its infancy. Further studies will reveal the definitive long-term impact of these tiny particles
Warning from Leh
Leh cloudburst is unusual, say scientists. Such extreme events are rising. What’s wrong?
Forest war
Naxalism started as a movement against land alienation. Today it has become a popular movement against natural resource alienation, …
Bamboo rising
Five years after it was implemented, the Forest Rights Act finally takes root. Communities across the country rush to claim rights over forests …