A new study in AGU Advances finds Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming. Over the last decade, river volumes in the region have doubled, altering water supply for millions who depend on these rivers. BulletsIn Glacier melt doubling river volumes in past 10 years At least 10% of Himalayan region rivers impacted
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A new study in AGU Advances finds Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming. Over the last decade, river volumes in the region have doubled, altering water supply for millions who depend on these rivers. BulletsIn Glacier melt doubling river volumes in past 10 years At least 10% of Himalayan region rivers impacted
Talks in Geneva to draft a global treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled. The deadlock is between the European Union and Like-Minded Countries led by Saudi Arabia, mainly over linking funding to plastic production cuts. BulletsIn Geneva negotiations face deadlock on plastic treaty EU refuses finance talks without production cut discussion LMC, led by
Talks in Geneva to draft a global treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled. The deadlock is between the European Union and Like-Minded Countries led by Saudi Arabia, mainly over linking funding to plastic production cuts. BulletsIn Geneva negotiations face deadlock on plastic treaty EU refuses finance talks without production cut discussion LMC, led by
India has launched a National Critical Mineral Mission to accelerate its green transition and reduce import dependence. In January, the mission was announced, and now India plans to explore critical minerals in the Indian Ocean. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is also charting a road map, while India and Russia have signed a pact
India has launched a National Critical Mineral Mission to accelerate its green transition and reduce import dependence. In January, the mission was announced, and now India plans to explore critical minerals in the Indian Ocean. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is also charting a road map, while India and Russia have signed a pact
A new study by IIT Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River loses over half its water through evaporation as it flows from the Himalayas into the plains. Conducted over two decades, the research shows groundwater—not glacial melt—is the key source sustaining the river’s summer flow. The findings challenge prevailing groundwater crisis fears and urge
A new study by IIT Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River loses over half its water through evaporation as it flows from the Himalayas into the plains. Conducted over two decades, the research shows groundwater—not glacial melt—is the key source sustaining the river’s summer flow. The findings challenge prevailing groundwater crisis fears and urge
New satellite data reveals a rapid decline in freshwater across the globe, driven by shifting rainfall, rising temperatures, and overuse. A study published in Science Advances warns of accelerating water loss on land, forming vast “mega-drying” zones. This poses urgent threats to food, ecosystems, and global stability. BulletsIn 75% of global population in 101 countries
New satellite data reveals a rapid decline in freshwater across the globe, driven by shifting rainfall, rising temperatures, and overuse. A study published in Science Advances warns of accelerating water loss on land, forming vast “mega-drying” zones. This poses urgent threats to food, ecosystems, and global stability. BulletsIn 75% of global population in 101 countries
A study by the Technical University of Munich reveals lightning strikes kill around 320 million trees yearly across the world. This excludes trees burned in fires started by lightning, meaning the actual number may be higher. Researchers created a new global model to measure tree deaths caused by lightning and predict its growing role in
A study by the Technical University of Munich reveals lightning strikes kill around 320 million trees yearly across the world. This excludes trees burned in fires started by lightning, meaning the actual number may be higher. Researchers created a new global model to measure tree deaths caused by lightning and predict its growing role in
A new study by Penn State scientists warns that nuclear war could lead to a “nuclear winter,” blocking sunlight and collapsing global agriculture. Simulations show that even a limited conflict could drastically cut crop yields, especially corn—the world’s most produced grain. BulletsIn Nuclear war could cut global corn yields by up to 87%. Smoke, soot
A new study by Penn State scientists warns that nuclear war could lead to a “nuclear winter,” blocking sunlight and collapsing global agriculture. Simulations show that even a limited conflict could drastically cut crop yields, especially corn—the world’s most produced grain. BulletsIn Nuclear war could cut global corn yields by up to 87%. Smoke, soot
With just months left until COP30, most countries have failed to submit updated climate plans. Only 25 of 197 nations have done so, covering just 20% of global emissions. Climate scientists warn that human-caused warming already exceeds 1.5°C, placing the planet in dangerous territory. Africa, especially, is suffering extreme impacts, while global governments lag behind
With just months left until COP30, most countries have failed to submit updated climate plans. Only 25 of 197 nations have done so, covering just 20% of global emissions. Climate scientists warn that human-caused warming already exceeds 1.5°C, placing the planet in dangerous territory. Africa, especially, is suffering extreme impacts, while global governments lag behind
India must mobilize around $1.5 trillion by 2030 to meet its climate and energy transition goals, says Deloitte. The investment is critical for scaling renewable energy, boosting green hydrogen, biofuels, energy storage, and building resilient infrastructure. BulletsIn India needs $1.5 trillion investment to meet 2030 climate-energy targets. $200–250 billion required to reach 500 GW non-fossil
India must mobilize around $1.5 trillion by 2030 to meet its climate and energy transition goals, says Deloitte. The investment is critical for scaling renewable energy, boosting green hydrogen, biofuels, energy storage, and building resilient infrastructure. BulletsIn India needs $1.5 trillion investment to meet 2030 climate-energy targets. $200–250 billion required to reach 500 GW non-fossil
On July 17, the Union Cabinet announced that India surpassed its Paris Agreement goal of 50% installed power capacity from non-fossil sources — five years ahead of the 2030 target. The shift aligns with India’s climate commitments and decarbonisation goals, while fresh investment boosts renewable infrastructure. BulletsIn India hits 50% non-fossil power capacity in 2024,
On July 17, the Union Cabinet announced that India surpassed its Paris Agreement goal of 50% installed power capacity from non-fossil sources — five years ahead of the 2030 target. The shift aligns with India’s climate commitments and decarbonisation goals, while fresh investment boosts renewable infrastructure. BulletsIn India hits 50% non-fossil power capacity in 2024,
