Climate Watch
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Asia was most disaster-hit region last year, extreme weather events left over 2,000 dead: Report
In April and May last year, major and prolonged heatwaves affected much of Southeast Asia, extending to Bangladesh and eastern India, the study noted.
Scroll Staff
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Nagpur to New York: As rains trigger flooding everywhere, scientists examine global warming’s role
There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise.
Mohammed Ombadi, The Conversation
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June was the hottest month ever globally, says US agency
The surface temperature in June was 1.05 degrees Celsius above the long-term average of 15.5 degrees, said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Rethinking literature: The wicked problem of climate change and our entanglement with it
If the root is madness what could be the cure?
Rajat Chaudhuri
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Extreme heat reduced crop yields in India in 2022, says UN agency report
The report by the World Meteorological Organization said that the pre-monsoon period was exceptionally hot in India and Pakistan.
Scroll Staff
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Why UK’s first climate refugees are wrong to believe that their village can be saved from rising sea
The fate of the Welsh village of Fairbourne is a glimpse of things to come.
Sophie Ward, The Conversation & Martin Austin, The Conversation
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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COP27: Green hydrogen, ethanol blending among India's proposed steps for net zero carbon emissions
The government said that it would require trillions of dollars by 2050 to transition to a low-carbon development path.
Scroll Staff
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Which diet can help save the Earth: climatarian, flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan?
A climate-friendly diet is a relatively easy way to reduce your environmental impact.
Mark Maslin, The Conversation
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In Kashmir, poorly planned urbanisation has led to more rainfall and fears of floods
Research shows summer monsoon winds, which would previously stop at the southern border of the region, are increasingly making their way into the valley.
Furkan Latif Khan
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Delhi High Court directs Centre to file status report about promises made at UN climate summit
India had announced it would fulfil 50% of its energy requirements through renewable energy sources by 2030.
Scroll Staff
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Why is the number of heatwave days rising in India? Scientists blame climate change
Unbearably hot weather has become a public health issue, with outdoor workers forced to change work hours.
Soumya Sarkar
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Increasing marine heatwaves are affecting the summer monsoon rainfall in India
The findings of a study turn the lens on accurate monitoring and forecast of marine heatwaves in the region.
Sahana Ghosh
The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals