Sugar Prices Spike 2% in June Due to India, Brazil Weather Woes
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its World Food Price Index (FFPI) for June 2024, showing a mixed picture of global food prices. Some commodities rose, while…
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India’s COVID-19 death toll vastly underreported, Study reveals
A study published in Science Advances reveals a startling revelation about India's COVID-19 death toll during the first wave in 2020. The research suggests that the actual number of deaths…
Study finds CdTe solar technology least harmful to environment in India
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi in Himachal Pradesh found that Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) technology has the least environmental impact among solar cell technologies in India. CdTe…
CSE report criticizes EU’s carbon border tax for burdening developing nations
A new report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has sparked a debate over the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), highlighting concerns that it unfairly burdens…
Assam flood crisis continues, 200,000 affected as major rivers remain above danger level
Assam continues to deal with severe flooding, despite marginal improvement. As of Saturday, July 20, 2024, official sources report nearly 200,000 people across 10 districts affected by the deluge. This…
California Wildfires: 4,000 Fires, 240,000 Acres Burned in 2024
California faces an intense wildfire season, with a new blaze called the Hill Fire raging through Humboldt County, threatening communities and highlighting challenges from climate change and human activity. The…
NATO’s military spending fuels environmental crisis: Report reveals massive carbon footprint
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) substantial military spending in 2023 is being scrutinized for its environmental impact. A new report reveals that NATO's $1.34 trillion expenditure generated an estimated…
Monsoon Heavy Rain Predictions Amidst North India
Despite the weather department's warnings of heavy rainfall in Delhi, the city remains dry, leaving residents in anticipation. The humid heat persists in Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India.…
Climate change threatens global education progress, UNESCO report warns
A recent UNESCO report highlights the impact of climate change on education worldwide. The Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM), compiled with the MECCE project and the University of Saskatchewan, shows…
Ambani Wedding Sparks Debate on Wealth, Environment, and Responsibility
Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, recently married Radhika Merchant, sparking a global debate on wealth, environmental impact, and social responsibility. The five-month-long celebration, estimated to cost…
Climate change alters earth’s rotation, lengthening days: Study
New research suggests human-caused climate change is altering the Earth's rotation and changing the length of our days. This finding, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
Encroachment in Chennai’s Coastal Zone Sparks Legal Action
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over the encroachment of Chennai’s coastal zone, citing violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications 2019 and the Environment Protection Act,…
NGT Displeased Over Inaction on Illegal Mining Near Taj Mahal
In a strongly worded order dated July 11, 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressed deep disappointment with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Central Water Commission (CWC) for…
Monsoon Update: India Faces Rainfall Deficit Despite Heavy Rain
Despite recent heavy rainfall in many parts of India, the country is experiencing a 3% deficit in monsoon precipitation as of July 12, according to the latest data from the…
Sugar Prices Spike 2% in June Due to India, Brazil Weather Woes
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its World Food Price Index (FFPI) for June 2024, showing a mixed picture of global food prices. Some commodities rose, while…
Monsoon Rains Intensify Across Rajasthan, Heavy Downpours Expected
Rajasthan is experiencing intense monsoon activity, with heavy rainfall reported across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy to very heavy rains in many areas, prompting…
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