<p>Augmenting previous papers about the exceptional 2011–2015 California drought, we offer new perspectives on the “snow drought” that extended into Oregon in 2014 and Washington in 2015.
<p>China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, which seeks to expand the ancient land routes that connect China to the Mediterranean Sea and corresponding ocean-based routes, is expanding global cooperation
This study examines Morocco's vulnerability to climate change, the country's current and proposed energy mix (use and needs, accessibility, distribution, affordability), and its climate ambitions (expressed
PANAJI: The ministry of environment, forest and climate change, on Thursday, issued an order, reconstituting a 13-member Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA), whose term ended in July 2016. The
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday issued notices for contempt of court to two assistant commissioners of police of Borivli division and Ulhasnagar for not taking action on "specific complaints"
Member Secretary of Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) Hardik Shah told reporters at the event that the CPCB has been monitoring the three industrial clusters since last year. Decision on lifting
Muhamma grama panchayat to implement scheme through schools in November Muhamma grama panchayat in Alappuzha is all set to launch a novel project to make environment-friendly cloth bags in a bid to
MUMBAI: India's commerce ministry has hit back at reports by environmental lobby groups which have blamed the production methods of Indian drug companies as one of the main reasons for the rise of super
Florida: Global warming is likely to change the environment of the Mediterranean region in ways unseen in the past 10,000 years, reshaping forests and turning parts of Europe into desert, researchers warned
Lucknow: People suffering from asthma, bronchitis and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) should take extra care of themselves during Diwali as experts say their medical condition can aggravate
HYDERABAD: Alarmed over the rising levels of pollution within the iconic Salar Jung Museum, scientists have now called for immediate measures to save priceless artefacts housed within its premises. During
Noida/Ghaziabad: The pollution levels have gone beyond proportional limits in Noida and Ghaziabad even before Diwali, an indication that it could reach "scary" heights once the festival gets over. Officials
Delhiites on Thursday inhaled severely poor quality air which had respirable pollutants up to nine times above the safe limit at certain places even as authorities warned of a "critically polluted" period
Concentration levels of harmful particulate matter were on average three times the standards. With days to go before Diwali, when pollution levels usually peak due to firecracker use, the air quality
Solar will enhance livelihood prospects, improve efficiency in rural households As the Indian economy enjoys a sustained positive momentum, rural India continues to be the heart of the country, accounting
Lucknow: In reply to strong note of dengue deaths in the state taken by high court, chief secretary Rahul Bhatnagar on Thursday admitted there was lethargy on the part of officials in complying with the
India's $11 billion tobacco industry has urged the government to take a softer line on tobacco control efforts when it hosts a World Health Organization conference in New Delhi next month, but officials
AHMEDABAD: While the medical fraternity in the city remains divided over the efficacy and accuracy of rapid test kits for dengue and malaria, a serious study is being undertaken by research agencies under
Chennai: After wielding fogging machines, hand sprinklers and fists full of bleaching powder, the Tamil Nadu government, in a fresh attempt to kill the dengue buzz, has now launched an app. The move
Fresh cases of dengue and chikungunya have continued to pour in from the tricity and surrounding areas despite dipping temperatures. Mohali district today reported 13 fresh cases of dengue and 23 of
