India’s 2025 southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on May 27, five days ahead of schedule. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared this forecast on Saturday, marking the earliest arrival in at least five years. The early rains are vital for nearly half of India’s rain-fed farms and may ease food supply concerns during
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India’s 2025 southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on May 27, five days ahead of schedule. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared this forecast on Saturday, marking the earliest arrival in at least five years. The early rains are vital for nearly half of India’s rain-fed farms and may ease food supply concerns during
193At the Arctic Circle India Forum held in New Delhi on May 3-4, 2025, Milind Deora, a Rajya Sabha MP and Arctic Circle advisory board member, stressed India’s growing role in Arctic research, climate resilience, and geopolitics. He highlighted the urgent need for India to be proactive in Arctic matters, with significant implications for the
At the Arctic Circle India Forum held in New Delhi on May 3-4, 2025, Milind Deora, a Rajya Sabha MP and Arctic Circle advisory board member, stressed India’s growing role in Arctic research, climate resilience, and geopolitics. He highlighted the urgent need for India to be proactive in Arctic matters, with significant implications for the
131Despite rapid advancements in green technology, experts caution that these innovations may not be enough to avert ecological collapse. The question remains whether carbon neutrality and net-zero emission goals will ensure long-term sustainability without addressing broader systemic issues. BulletsIn Experts warn that green technology alone cannot address ecological degradation Rapid advancements in renewable energy may
Despite rapid advancements in green technology, experts caution that these innovations may not be enough to avert ecological collapse. The question remains whether carbon neutrality and net-zero emission goals will ensure long-term sustainability without addressing broader systemic issues. BulletsIn Experts warn that green technology alone cannot address ecological degradation Rapid advancements in renewable energy may
201On May 8, 2025, India’s Finance Ministry unveiled a draft Climate Finance Taxonomy. It outlines how sustainable economic activities will be defined to attract large-scale investments needed to meet India’s climate targets. The taxonomy aims to prevent greenwashing and ensure efficient use of funds for climate-friendly projects. BulletsIn India targets net zero emissions by 2070,
On May 8, 2025, India’s Finance Ministry unveiled a draft Climate Finance Taxonomy. It outlines how sustainable economic activities will be defined to attract large-scale investments needed to meet India’s climate targets. The taxonomy aims to prevent greenwashing and ensure efficient use of funds for climate-friendly projects. BulletsIn India targets net zero emissions by 2070,
116A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
102On May 6, the FAA approved SpaceX’s request to increase Starship launch frequency from its Boca Chica, Texas site. The decision allows up to 25 Starship/Super Heavy launches and landings annually, five times the earlier limit. The approval followed an environmental review concluding minimal impact. Some local concerns remain over vibrations and Pacific splashdowns. BulletsIn
On May 6, the FAA approved SpaceX’s request to increase Starship launch frequency from its Boca Chica, Texas site. The decision allows up to 25 Starship/Super Heavy launches and landings annually, five times the earlier limit. The approval followed an environmental review concluding minimal impact. Some local concerns remain over vibrations and Pacific splashdowns. BulletsIn
222Europe’s shift to solar energy is facing a major obstacle: dust storms from Africa’s Sahara Desert. A new study presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2025 shows that Saharan dust reduces solar power output and complicates forecasting. The dust affects both Central and Southern Europe, risking long-term infrastructure damage and energy grid instability.
Europe’s shift to solar energy is facing a major obstacle: dust storms from Africa’s Sahara Desert. A new study presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2025 shows that Saharan dust reduces solar power output and complicates forecasting. The dust affects both Central and Southern Europe, risking long-term infrastructure damage and energy grid instability.
A recent study has revealed that over 35,000 people lost their lives in India due to extreme temperatures between 2001 and 2019. The study highlights an upward trend in deaths caused by both heatstroke and cold exposure, with the highest fatalities in states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Researchers stress the need for
A recent study has revealed that over 35,000 people lost their lives in India due to extreme temperatures between 2001 and 2019. The study highlights an upward trend in deaths caused by both heatstroke and cold exposure, with the highest fatalities in states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Researchers stress the need for
152A recent study across 102 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh reveals that nearly 30% of these areas are poorly equipped to handle climate change impacts. The study highlights issues like erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and droughts, calling for better regional climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn Nearly 30% of central India’s districts lack
A recent study across 102 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh reveals that nearly 30% of these areas are poorly equipped to handle climate change impacts. The study highlights issues like erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and droughts, calling for better regional climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn Nearly 30% of central India’s districts lack
125A new study using satellite data and genetic analysis shows mountain biodiversity is shrinking fast. In Greece, iconic medicinal plants like Sideritis are losing genetic diversity due to warming and land-use change. Scientists warn this may increase extinction risks in already fragile ecosystems. BulletsIn Mountain greening reduces open grassland, hurting low-growing native plants Sideritis, key
A new study using satellite data and genetic analysis shows mountain biodiversity is shrinking fast. In Greece, iconic medicinal plants like Sideritis are losing genetic diversity due to warming and land-use change. Scientists warn this may increase extinction risks in already fragile ecosystems. BulletsIn Mountain greening reduces open grassland, hurting low-growing native plants Sideritis, key
