New research on how permafrost melting in the Arctic releases carbon dioxide and methane show cause for concern, and some limited optimism We know that Arctic ice is melting. The latest Snow Water, Ice, and Permafrost Assessment (SWIPA) estimate showed that the change is happening so fast that if things go along as before, there will probably …
When tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, Mozambique on March 14, a spokesperson for the UN World Meteorological Organization called it possibly the the worst weather-related disaster to hit the southern hemisphere. This massive and horrifying storm caused catastrophic flooding and widespread destruction of buildings and roads in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi feared …
This is how our changing climate could increase the risk we face from hurricanes Read More »
Garden city of Bangalore is an ideal place to enjoy nature at its best. Bangalore is famous for its elegant lakes and gardens as well as the magnificent IT Parks that are now the lifeline of the city. The city once had a well-connected network of 835 lakes. Today, less than 200 survive. Bengaluru, lately, …
Meet Anand Malligavad, A Techie Who Has Revived The Dying Bengaluru Lake Within 45 Days Read More »
Water is the driving force of all nature. And, it is fast disappearing. This World Water Day let us see if there are ways to manage this precious resource. What will happen if we ran out of clean water?Did you know that there are people around the world who do not enjoy the basic privilege …
Hoping to increase the resilience of people to tackle climate-change Many Indians, especially in rural areas, are facing the adverse impacts of climate change amid the country’s efforts to lower its carbon emissions and switch to renewable sources of energy. This is exacerbated by high-levels of man-made pollution, rapid industrialization, and environmental damage. As students across the world rally seeking …
