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1985 Colombia Volcano Eruption Killed 21,000 People

Remembering the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption that buried Armero town, killing 21,000. A tragic lesson in natural disaster preparedness. Read more about this historic catastrophe.

India 9th in Climate Risk Index: Key UPSC Insights

India ranks 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters with 80,000 fatalities and $170B losses. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants covering CRI report and climate initiatives.

India Among Top 10 Worst-Hit by Climate Change

Germanwatch's Climate Risk Index 2026 reveals India ranks 9th among countries most affected by climate disasters from 1995-2024, with 80,000 deaths and $170 billion in losses.

Indigenous Protesters Defend COP30 Summit Incursion

Indigenous protesters defend their COP30 summit incursion as climate talks advance. Al Gore delivers presentation while US faces criticism for snubbing crucial climate summit despite historical pollution record.

Indigenous Protesters Breach Cop30 Security in Brazil

Approximately 50 protesters forced entry into Cop30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, leading to scuffles with security. Two guards sustained minor injuries as tensions flare over Indigenous representation.

80,000 killed in India climate disasters since 1995

A shocking report reveals climate disasters have killed 80,000 people and affected 1.3 billion in India since 1995. India ranks among top 10 most impacted nations globally. Read the full analysis.

COP30 Climate Summit: Finance Clash Looms

India and developing countries challenge developed nations at COP30 over unmet Paris Agreement finance obligations. Key climate finance provisions at stake in Brazil meeting.

World Leaders Challenge US Climate Stance at COP30

World leaders including Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Prince William form unprecedented alliance to combat climate change, challenging US stance at COP30 summit with bold commitments.

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

A moderate 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt across surrounding areas. The seismic event occurred at 09:46:28 IST, raising concerns about aftershocks in the seismically active zone.

India Demands Climate Finance Plan Before COP30

As COP30 approaches, India pushes developed countries to present clear climate funding plans. New UN report reveals urgent need for trillions in climate investment as Global South nations demand accountability.

India's Climate Crisis: Between Hope and Despair

As India faces unprecedented climate challenges, a delicate balance emerges between environmental devastation and innovative solutions. Explore how extreme weather events are reshaping the nation's future.

EU Waters Down 2040 Climate Target Before COP30

The European Union has finalized a compromised 2040 climate target, raising concerns among environmentalists as crucial COP30 talks approach. Discover how political pressures are shaping Europe's green transition.

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Sakha Region

A significant earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has rattled northeastern Sakha in Russia's far east, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor struck in one of the most seismically active yet sparsely populated r

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