Climate Change

Without efforts to tackle climate change, that figure could reach 60 percent by 2050. It’s been a record year for dengue infections, and amidst the surge in cases, researchers have been trying to pinpoint the causes. Now, a new study suggests that climate change is responsible for 19 percent of the current global dengue burden …

Climate Change Behind 19 Percent Of Global Dengue Burden – And It Could Get Higher Read More »

Eliminating fraction of current beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove …

Small Reductions to Meat Production in Wealthier Countries May Help Fight Climate Change, New Analysis Concludes Read More »

“I am writing to the Chief Secretary to request the necessary support for completing the reclamation of the remaining land,” states Dr. Tiwari. In the early 1900s, the British colonial administration declared a sprawling 27,000-acre tract in Pathankot as a protected forest. This land, comprising both demarcated and un-demarcated protected forests, was notified in 1904 …

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Climate change has become a critical issue worldwide, prompting governments to prioritise it in policy-making. Amidst this global concern, farmers in hill states like Uttarakhand are grappling with a significant decline in both the quantity and quality of fruit crops. At a Consultation Workshop titled ‘Climate Resilient Agriculture in India: Opportunities and Challenges’, held in …

Study finds fall in fruit production in hill states due to Climate Change; experts weigh-in solutions Read More »

Extreme temperatures and humidity driven by climate change could reduce the Amazon rainforest’s capacity to absorb the greenhouse gas methane by 70 per cent, a study has found. Extreme temperatures and humidity driven by climate change could reduce the Amazon rainforest’s capacity to absorb the greenhouse gas methane by 70 per cent, a study has …

Climate change could reduce Amazon’s methane absorption by 70%: Study Read More »