Storms, hurricanes, and cyclones have been a feature of life on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for centuries. But climate change is now increasing the intensity of these disasters, as well as creating
<p>Several studies have identified the association between ambient temperature and mortality; however, several features of temperature behavior and their impacts on health remain unresolved. We obtain
<p>Bacterial and archaeal diversity of two alkaline Indian hot springs, Jakrem (Meghalaya) and Yumthang (Sikkim), were studied. Thirteen major bacterial phyla were identified of which Firmicutes, Chloroflexi
Coimbatore: People need to return to old literature when it comes to conservation of forests, said TNAU vice-chancellor (V-C) K Ramasamy while speaking at the inaugural function of a week-long training
Galgibaga: The villagers of Galgibaga and Mashem are, once again, agitated as they fear the reclamation of the Galgibaga river, in violation of CRZ norms, will lead to massive displacement of water and
Carbon emissions from electricity production fell by 20.9 per cent between 2000 and 2014. Despite progress, the European Union is still behind the curve in its programme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
India ranked fourth on the climate risk index for 2017, the Germany-based independent environmental organisation Germanwatch said on Tuesday. Its report, published at the outset of the UN Framework
The assessment pointed out that the average global temperatures in 2015 had already gone beyond 1°C compared to pre-industrial times. The current year is all set to overtake 2015 as the warmest year
NEW DELHI: The air quality continued to remain "severe" despite improved wind speed on Tuesday. In fact CPCB recorded a higher air quality index (AQI) of 432 compared to 423 on Monday. Experts said
LUCKNOW: A day after UP's environment minister met with the Union minister and officials to curb the growing air pollution, UP chief secretary Rahul Bhatnagar issued directions to senior officials to take
Authorities in New Delhi began revoking licences for thousands of older diesel vehicles on Tuesday and halted construction work on the underground rail network, as air pollution remained several times
At the end of the court hearing, the Centre sought 48 hours to come up with a plan to tackle air pollution in the city A day after emergency measures were activated by the Delhi government to tackle
Patna: Patna witnessed Delhi-like smog on Tuesday, triggering a pollution alarm in the state capital, which had been ranked the sixth most polluted city in the world and third most in the country by World
In November last year the solar power tariff had dipped to a low of Rs 4.63 per unit The solar power tariff dropped to an all-time low of Rs 4 per unit in bidding for 750 MW solar power project at Bhadla
BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday pitched for investment from United Kingdom-based firms in renewable energy and for creating smart cities, saying that UK's strength in research
In a move to expand the vaccine coverage across the country, health ministry plans to introduce pneumonia vaccine in five states under its universal immunization programme from next year. The ministry
DEHRADUN: The cases of dengue in Uttarakhand have soared to 2011 on Tuesday with Dehradun remaining on the top affected districts with 1386 cases. According to a report released by the health department,
Jaipur: It seems vector-borne diseases like chikungunya and dengue have hit the urban areas hard. According to audit conducted by the health department, 10 persons have died due to dengue and chikungunya
Bijnor: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has asked 31 factories in Bijnor and Amroha districts to stop discharging the industry waste into the tributaries of the Ganga River ahead of Kartik
Allows Highways Department to remove encroachments In an interim order, the National Green Tribunal’s Southern Bench sternly told the authorities that not a single tree in the Girivalam path should
