Earth records hottest day ever on July 3, 2023; record broken the very next day
Unfortunately, July 3 might only be the first in a series of records that might be broken this year itself
India tops global charts for childhood diabetes and deaths
Obesity and poor lifestyle, including sedentary living, could have contributed to the rise
Cyclone Biparjoy: The most violent pre monsoon storm crosses Gujarat, heading to Rajasthan
Biparjoy’s accumulated energy is the highest in the pre-monsoon season in the north Indian Ocean since 1982
How have Cyclone Biporjoy and El Nino influenced the monsoon in India?
If a cyclone is moving away from the mainland, it drives the moisture away. But if it is progressing towards the coast, it could enhance the monsoon
Centre hikes Kharif crops’ MSP; paddy at Rs 2,183 per quintal
The current MSP hike is significant as this will be the last hike for Kharif crops before the general elections in early 2024
As UNEP discusses Global Plastic Treaty in Paris, here is what its earlier report had said
Overall, a shift to a circular economy would result in $1.27 trillion in savings for the world
Drought to deluge: Heavy rain causes flash flooding across southern Spain
Spain is one of several countries this year that was facing extreme dry conditions and suddenly faced flash floods after torrential rain
Climate finance needs could cost India 85.6 lakh crore by 2030
Climate adaptation measures need to take into account the infrastructure gap caused by climate events
Kharif crops take a severe hit by intense and unprecedented rainfall across India
IMD advises farmers to drain maize fields, delay sowing paddy in several states
How Delhi can meet its energy needs amid a sizzling summer
Securing cities from future heat effects requires a fictional reality which can become a future truth
Extreme weather 2023: India saw a disaster nearly every day from January-September
Extreme weather events are no longer once-in-alifetime for India; they are now occurring with increased frequency
AIIMS Kalyani, to be inaugurated by PM Modi today, lacks environmental clearance: West Bengal Pollution Control Board
Roadblock with political purpose, inauguration to proceed, counters Union minister
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 4, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Biporjoy: Very severe cyclone over central Arabian Sea advancing northwards as monsoon arrives in Kerala
The storm system is moving towards Karachi and Gujarat, according to weather forecast model
World’s top 21 fossil fuel companies owe $5,444 billion in climate reparations, study says
Coal India Limited was exempted from paying for damages as India’s Gross National Income per capita income is below $4000, researchers said
Delhi air quality witnesses relief from pollution after rain, strong wind
Weather forecast for next few days is not favourable for retaining today’s gains
Parts of North West India may see cloud bursts, flash floods and landslides from July 8
Rare interaction of western disturbance and low-pressure systems could bring the extreme events
No more climate neutral
Climate change entering the realm of formal economic policy-making is an acceptance of the crisis and a warning
GM mustard: Hearing starts afresh; SC hears arguments on both sides
Three-day hearing concluded by new bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol
Less than 8% of India’s coal power plants can control SO2 emissions, a new analysis finds
The thermal sector holds a predominant position within India’s overall installed capacity
Yamuna claims back Delhi: River inundated city with less water than previous flood years; here is why
Siltation, encroachment, lack of dredging and flushing are to blame, experts tell DTE
North India Deluge 2023: Lahaul-Spiti’s cold desert receives a third of seasonal rain in a day
A village in the district has also received snow in July, a highly unusual phenomenon
Over 3% of all cancer patients in India are under 15; 4.6% under 20: Study
Leukaemias make up nearly half of all cancers in 0-4 year age group (42.1%), 5-9 year age group (42.5%)
Known unknowns: India’s apex food regulator has no data on presence of GMOs in fresh produce imported over past 5 years
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 prohibits import, manufacture, use or sale of GM food without FSSAI’s approval
Warming Kashmir? Extreme events like current heatwave becoming more common, say experts
Srinagar recorded second hottest September day in 132 years this week; heatwave to last a week more