In 20 years, only 0.3% of questions raised in Parliament were about climate change: Study

Experts say that politicians in India need to talk more about the looming crisis.

Sahana Ghosh

· Aug 08, 2022 · 01:30 pm

How black carbon emissions are affecting rainfall in the North East

A study shows that growing pollution is leading to a drop in low-intensity rainfall in the pre-monsoon season and a rise in severe rains.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 29, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Indian scientists are digging into fish ears to mine climate data

High-resolution data from fish ear bones (otoliths), such as sea surface temperature over a period of time, can strengthen climate models.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 14, 2022 · 01:30 pm

A map of rainfall-driven soil erosion in India may help in conservation and restoration

An IIT study has developed a pan-India assessment of rainfall erosivity, using gridded precipitation datasets.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 07, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In a rare case in Assam, poachers saw off the horn of a rhino but leave it alive

The forest department suspects that the rhino was tranquilised before its horn was cut off.

Nabarun Guha

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Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 05, 2022 · 07:30 pm

In the Arabian Sea, marine heatwave days are becoming more frequent and intense

Between 1982 and 2019, the sea witnessed roughly 20 more marine heatwave days every decade, found a recent study.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 04, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Unscientific tree plantation programmes waste money and cause more harm than good

If forest restoration initiatives are to achieve climate goals, they require major changes in design and implementation.

Sahana Ghosh

· May 10, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Grassroots solution: In the Sundarbans, scientists are trying a new way to spur mangrove growth

Grasses can boost mangrove restoration by strengthening erosion-riddled and nutrient-deficient patches in the region.

Sahana Ghosh

· Mar 08, 2022 · 07:30 pm

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

· Mar 04, 2022 · 09:30 pm

To unlock the full potential of its mangroves, India needs to first plug gaps in research

Involving local communities in plantation projects is crucial for climate action centred on the ecosystem, according to scientist K Kathiresan.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jan 07, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Punjab, sacred forests are shrinking due to encroachments and invasive species

Better documentation of the flora and fauna in the groves and traditional practices can help in conserving biodiversity in the green pockets, say experts.

Jaskaran Singh

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Sahana Ghosh

· Dec 20, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In Meghalaya, the food system of the Khasi community offers lessons in climate resilience

The traditional farming system, which shies away from the use of synthetic chemicals, is supported by shifting cultivation, home gardens and forests.

Sahana Ghosh

· Nov 07, 2021 · 07:30 pm