Typhoon slams into China after killing 59 in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into mainland China late on Sunday after leaving a trail of destruction in Hong Kong and Macau and killing at least 59 people in the northern Philippines.
More river stretches are now critically polluted: CPCB
The number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has increased to 351 from 302 two years ago
SC orders status quo on RBI’s February 12 circular
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered status quo on the implementation of a February 12 circular of the Reserve Bank of India which mandates insolvency proceedings for a debt servicing default beyond 180 days.
Bamboo, a promising crop for progressive farmers
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant and there is no recurring expense incurred on irrigation, fertilizers, weedicides and pesticides
Ocean Cleanup team heads to the Pacific
A supply ship towing a long floating boom designed to corral ocean plastic has set sail from San Francisco for a test run ahead of a trip to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Panel urges plan to save Himalayan springs
A NITI Aayog constituted group of experts has urged the government to set up a dedicated mission to salvage and revive spring water systems in the country’s Himalayan States given their vital importance as a source of water for both drinking and irrigation for the region’s inhabitants.
Green Tribunal steps in to conserve Ghats
The six Western Ghats States, including Kerala, have been restrained by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) from giving environmental clearance to activities that may adversely impact the eco-sensitive areas of the mountain ranges.
The Nilgiri tahr climbs population charts
In a heartening development for conservationists, a recent census has revealed that the population of the Nilgiri tahr (an endangered mountain goat) at the Mukurthi National Park has grown by an impressive 18% in the last two years, from 480 to 568.
Trapped heat below Arctic surface could melt entire region’s ice: study
Archived’ heat trapped below the surface of the Arctic has the potential to melt the entire region’s sea ice, scientists warn.
Pollution may affect thinking skills, says study
A large study in China suggests a link between air pollution and negative effects on people’s language and math skills.