Bakhira Lake sediments reveal 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon variability, offering valuable evidence for climate modelling, water management and future rainfall planning. BulletsIn Researchers reconstructed 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon variability using environmental magnetic properties preserved within sediments from Bakhira Lake, Uttar Pradesh. The study was conducted by researchers from the Birbal Sahni
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Bakhira Lake sediments reveal 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon variability, offering valuable evidence for climate modelling, water management and future rainfall planning. BulletsIn Researchers reconstructed 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon variability using environmental magnetic properties preserved within sediments from Bakhira Lake, Uttar Pradesh. The study was conducted by researchers from the Birbal Sahni
National Forest Martyrs Day 2026 remembers forest personnel and the Bishnoi community whose sacrifices established India’s enduring tradition of environmental conservation. BulletsIn National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on September 11 to commemorate forest personnel who sacrificed their lives protecting India’s forests and wildlife. The day remembers the historic Khejarli sacrifice of 1730, when Bishnoi
National Forest Martyrs Day 2026 remembers forest personnel and the Bishnoi community whose sacrifices established India’s enduring tradition of environmental conservation. BulletsIn National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on September 11 to commemorate forest personnel who sacrificed their lives protecting India’s forests and wildlife. The day remembers the historic Khejarli sacrifice of 1730, when Bishnoi
More than 800 global experts will gather in New Delhi to advance sustainable dryland agriculture, climate resilience, innovation and international agricultural cooperation. BulletsIn Global Dryland Congress 2026 begins September 10 in New Delhi, bringing together more than 800 scientists, policymakers, farmers and development partners. The three-day Congress is jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT under
More than 800 global experts will gather in New Delhi to advance sustainable dryland agriculture, climate resilience, innovation and international agricultural cooperation. BulletsIn Global Dryland Congress 2026 begins September 10 in New Delhi, bringing together more than 800 scientists, policymakers, farmers and development partners. The three-day Congress is jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT under
A new Indian study finds rapid Himalayan erosion can significantly increase carbon dioxide release, revealing an overlooked geological process influencing global climate change. BulletsIn Researchers from IISER Pune, Wadia Institute and IIT Roorkee studied how rapidly eroding Himalayan rocks influence atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The study estimates carbon dioxide oxidation from rapidly weathering Himalayan minerals
A new Indian study finds rapid Himalayan erosion can significantly increase carbon dioxide release, revealing an overlooked geological process influencing global climate change. BulletsIn Researchers from IISER Pune, Wadia Institute and IIT Roorkee studied how rapidly eroding Himalayan rocks influence atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The study estimates carbon dioxide oxidation from rapidly weathering Himalayan minerals
India is advancing geothermal energy development through new wells, pilot projects and policy support, aiming to build reliable low-carbon electricity and heating capacity. BulletsIn India is exploring its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal potential to diversify renewable energy sources and strengthen reliable, low-carbon electricity and heat supply. The National Policy on Geothermal Energy, notified in September
India is advancing geothermal energy development through new wells, pilot projects and policy support, aiming to build reliable low-carbon electricity and heating capacity. BulletsIn India is exploring its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal potential to diversify renewable energy sources and strengthen reliable, low-carbon electricity and heat supply. The National Policy on Geothermal Energy, notified in September
UNCCD COP17 highlighted the global land restoration funding crisis, while India faces growing questions over carbon markets, grassland conservation and ecological risks. BulletsIn UNCCD COP17 concluded in Ulaanbaatar during the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, with land restoration finance dominating discussions. Global land restoration requires nearly $355 billion annually through 2030, compared with approximately
UNCCD COP17 highlighted the global land restoration funding crisis, while India faces growing questions over carbon markets, grassland conservation and ecological risks. BulletsIn UNCCD COP17 concluded in Ulaanbaatar during the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, with land restoration finance dominating discussions. Global land restoration requires nearly $355 billion annually through 2030, compared with approximately
The devastating August 2026 Nepal flood highlights how interconnected glacier, landslide and river processes can trigger cascading disasters across vulnerable Himalayan valleys. BulletsIn The devastating flood struck Nepal’s Lhende-Bhotekoshi corridor in Rasuwa District on August 26, 2026, following a chain of interconnected natural events. The immediate trigger remains under investigation, with scientists examining an ice-rock
The devastating August 2026 Nepal flood highlights how interconnected glacier, landslide and river processes can trigger cascading disasters across vulnerable Himalayan valleys. BulletsIn The devastating flood struck Nepal’s Lhende-Bhotekoshi corridor in Rasuwa District on August 26, 2026, following a chain of interconnected natural events. The immediate trigger remains under investigation, with scientists examining an ice-rock
The World Meteorological Organization warns that persistent El Niño conditions could intensify extreme weather, disrupting rainfall, temperatures, agriculture and food security worldwide. BulletsIn The World Meteorological Organization expects El Niño conditions to strengthen further into 2027, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather across several regions. Forecasts show an almost 100% probability that El Niño will
The World Meteorological Organization warns that persistent El Niño conditions could intensify extreme weather, disrupting rainfall, temperatures, agriculture and food security worldwide. BulletsIn The World Meteorological Organization expects El Niño conditions to strengthen further into 2027, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather across several regions. Forecasts show an almost 100% probability that El Niño will
A major glacier collapse in Nepal is believed to have contributed to the August 26 floods, highlighting the growing risks faced by Himalayan river basins. The event has also renewed concerns over glacier monitoring, disaster preparedness and delays in climate adaptation financing. BulletsIn A massive section of the Langtang Lirung Glacier may have collapsed on
A major glacier collapse in Nepal is believed to have contributed to the August 26 floods, highlighting the growing risks faced by Himalayan river basins. The event has also renewed concerns over glacier monitoring, disaster preparedness and delays in climate adaptation financing. BulletsIn A massive section of the Langtang Lirung Glacier may have collapsed on
Nepal is continuing large-scale rescue and relief operations nearly a week after devastating floods and a glacier-related disaster affected several parts of the country. Rescue teams are reaching remote areas, while electricity, communication and road networks are being restored in affected regions. BulletsIn Nepali rescuers have built temporary bridges to reach remote areas affected by
Nepal is continuing large-scale rescue and relief operations nearly a week after devastating floods and a glacier-related disaster affected several parts of the country. Rescue teams are reaching remote areas, while electricity, communication and road networks are being restored in affected regions. BulletsIn Nepali rescuers have built temporary bridges to reach remote areas affected by
