Rivers globally deteriorating due to extreme events and long-term climate change: Study
While droughts and heatwaves result in lower dissolved oxygen and increased river temperature, rainstorms and…
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On the boil: The unseen risks of marine heatwaves
According to experts, marine heatwaves will have a progressive trend—this means longer durations and increased…
With El Niño gaining strength, poor monsoon affect India’s reservoirs, agriculture
Despite delayed monsoon this year, India received surplus rainfall in late June and July. But…
Invasive non-native species costing $423 billion annually: Report
They pose major global threats to nature, economies, food security, human health and have played…
Researchers develop framework for effective climate adaptation
The framework aims to identify successful adaptation practices and potential maladaptation risks, helping decision-makers identify…
Climate change fuelling India’s monsoon fury
Uneven and extreme rainfall this monsoon, especially in Uttarakhand & Himachal, has a strong link…
Risks of glacial lakes outbursts looms due to accelerated glacier retreats in Ladakh: Study
According to a recent study, the Parachik glacier in Ladakh has been retreating quickly, averaging…
El Niño-monsoon relation changes over time, impacts regions differently in India : Study
The El Niño-monsoon relationship has stayed moderately strong and stable for south India, has become…
Thawing of world’s biggest permafrost crater in Russia raises alarm
The Batagaika crater in the Sakha Republic, Russia is thawing and expanding at an alarming…
Climate change made July the hottest month ever: Reports
With climate change triggering record-breaking temperatures, scientists have calculated that July is “virtually certain” to…