Climate Change
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Low-emission countries disproportionately hit by high temperatures from June to August: Report
Nearly half of the world population experienced at least 30 days of significantly warmer temperatures, the report said.
Scroll Staff
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‘Gods are nature, they are angry’: Climate devastation in the Himalayas is changing religious belief
The gods of Kedarnath are closely associated with the land itself, and these gods, nature and humans are intimately connected.
David L Haberman, The Conversation
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With climate change, Shaligram fossils sacred to Hindus and Buddhists are becoming rarer
Faster glacial melting and gravel mining that is changing the course of the Kali Gandaki river mean that fewer Shaligrams are appearing each year.
Holly Walters, The Conversation
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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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After spending Rs 33,000 crore, has the Indian government finally managed to clean the Ganga?
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4 schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain to fight for gold
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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After June, now July set to become the hottest month ever
On July 6, the daily average global mean surface air temperature surpassed the record set in August 2016, making it the hottest day on record.
Scroll Staff
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Climate change: July 3 was world’s hottest day ever, shows US data
The average global temperature hit 17.01 degrees Celsius, surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92 degrees Celsius.
Scroll Staff
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Workers toil under blistering sun in Bangladesh’s tea gardens, once famous for cool weather
Hotter temperatures, meanwhile, threaten not just Bangladesh’s tea workers but the tea plants themselves, say researchers.
Mosabber Hossain, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Watch: Baby crocodile spotted in swimming pool in Dadar, Mumbai
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Watch: Robot dogs replace human volunteers to carry discuses at Asian Games in Hangzhou
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Watch: Major traffic jam in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area as people rush to newly opened Lulu Mall
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Watch: Dutch musician Emma Heesters sings the hit Hindi song ‘Chaleya’
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Watch: Teenager modifies Maruti 800 into Rolls-Royce-inspired luxury car
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Indian schools are unprepared to deal with heat waves that are already disrupting education
The effect of rising temperatures on learning will be borne by the poor and marginalised, but the matter has still not received the policy attention it needs.
Protiva Kundu
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Climate change can result in over 90 lakh deaths each year till end of century, says WHO report
This is the first time the World Health Statistics has included a chapter on climate change and its health impact.
Scroll Staff
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Climate change is stealing the livelihood of one of the most vulnerable communities in India
The gondra plant sold by Sahariya Adivasis to make a living is becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Poorva Goel
The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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Assam farmers are adapting to the new climate reality with flood-tolerant crops and floating gardens
In an effort to ensure their survival amidst abrupt floods and droughts, farmers are adopting traditional agricultural practices that are resistant to flooding.
Bondita Baruah
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Faced with growing climate threats, farmers in India are gearing up for adaptation
A study notes that farmers are recognising changes in weather patterns and independently adapting to its impact on agriculture.
Kundan Pandey
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How the Arctic has wielded influence on India’s monsoon for at least 1,000 years
A climate reconstruction study has found links between warm or cold conditions in the Arctic and rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.
Sahana Ghosh
The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4 schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain to fight for gold
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Asian Games, Boxing: Preeti Pawar keeps up with reputation to cause upsets after memorable campaign
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary, Priti Lamba earn double podium for India in 3000m steeplechase
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