US Monitors 18 Passengers After Hantavirus Outbreak on Ship
The US has flown back 18 passengers from a ship after a hantavirus outbreak. They are being monitored at medical facilities, with 16 in Nebraska and two in Atlanta.
Category : Climate Change
Ulsoor Lake Desilting Paused After Rain, Plastic Woes
Desilting of Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake is temporarily halted due to recent rains. The project faces an unexpected challenge of massive plastic waste, while citizens criticize excessive concretization.
Punjab Reports 294 Farm Fires, Total Crosses 8,200
Punjab recorded 294 crop residue burning cases on Monday, taking the total to 8,221. Legal actions include 376 FIRs, 631 red entries, and Rs 60.7 lakh in environmental compensation.
Delhi Warmer Night Than Normal, IMD Yellow Alert
Delhi experienced a warmer-than-usual night, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert. Residents advised to stay hydrated as temperatures rise.
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Glacial Lake Forms in Arunachal's Tawang, Flood Risk High
Scientists discovered a new glacial lake at Khangri in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, posing a serious flood threat to downstream areas. The 5th Khangri Glacier Expedition revealed unstable terrain and accelerated melting.
Delhi Green Nets Get New 100 GSM Thickness Norms
Delhi Pollution Control Committee finds green nets ineffective and mandates minimum 100 GSM thickness for construction sites to curb dust pollution effectively.
Environmentalist treks 15,092ft Kanakata Pass to study glacier changes
Environmentalist Chandan Singh Nayal and his team completed the 15,092ft Kanakata Pass trek in Bageshwar district in three days, despite heavy snowfall, to assess climate change impacts on Himalayan glaciers.
Microplastics Found in Every Amazon Tadpole Sampled
A study in Brazil's Gunma Ecological Park found microplastics in all sampled tadpoles, highlighting plastic pollution in remote freshwater ecosystems.
770,000-Year-Old Glacier Found in Canadian Arctic
A buried glacier in Nunavut, Canada, dating back at least 770,000 years, offers a rare window into Earth's ancient climate and magnetic history, but modern warming threatens its preservation.
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Assam Forest Dept Announces 1:10 Plantation Drive Near Deepor Beel
The Assam forest department will plant ten saplings for every tree felled for the railway elevated corridor near Deepor Beel, following NGT guidelines and environmental concerns.
Arabian Sea Marine Heatwaves Intensify, INCOIS Data Shows
Marine heatwaves in the Arabian Sea are becoming more frequent and intense, with sea surface temperatures rising up to 1°C above normal, threatening marine life and fisheries, according to INCOIS observations.
Extreme Weather Rapidly Altering Himalayan Glacier Melting
A study by IIT Indore reveals that short-lived extreme weather events, from heatwaves to heavy snowfall, are increasingly affecting Himalayan glacier melt, complicating long-term climate impacts.
Glacial Lake Outburst Alarm for Khangri Glacier in Tawang
Scientists have raised an alarm over a proglacial lake near the Khangri glacier in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, detected during an expedition to the Mago Chi basin, a key Brahmaputra headwater region.
Delhi Govt Plans Major Increase in Funding for Parks
The Delhi government is planning a significant hike in funding for parks and green spaces to enhance urban greenery and environmental quality in the capital.
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Himachal High Court Orders Status Quo on Kullu MRF
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered status quo on the proposed material recovery facility in Kullu district, halting construction until further notice.
India's Environment Crimes Drop 16.4% in 2024
India reported 57,670 environment-related crimes in 2024, a 16.4% decline from 2023. Over 80% were tobacco law violations, with Tamil Nadu recording the highest cases.
India Must Shift to Electric State with 1500 GW Renewables
Amitabh Kant emphasizes India's need to transition from a petro state to an electric state by scaling renewable energy capacity to 1500 GW for sustainable growth.
India Invests in Green Energy Corridors for Grid Stability
India plans to invest in green energy corridors to address grid stability issues, integrating renewable sources like solar and wind to ensure reliable power supply.
BBMB Keeps High Reservoir Levels Amid El Nino Fears
The Bhakra Beas Management Board is maintaining high reservoir levels despite El Nino concerns, while monitoring deflection of the Bhakra Dam to ensure safety and water supply.
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Amazon Degradation Threatens Gains in Deforestation Reduction
Brazil's deforestation drops to lowest since 2012, but forest degradation from fires, logging, and drought affects 40% of the Amazon, risking a tipping point.
Khangri Glacier Rapid Changes, Flood Threat: Study
A study reveals rapid changes in Arunachal's Khangri Glacier, posing a flood threat to downstream communities due to accelerated melting and lake formation.
Mumbai's CSMIA Gets Zero Waste Platinum Rating
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has achieved the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Class I certification, becoming one of India's busiest airports to earn this recognition for sustainable waste management.
Forest Fires in Western Himalayas Moving Higher: Study
A new study by CSIR-IHBT warns that forest fires in the Western Himalayas are increasingly occurring at higher altitudes, threatening alpine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Chandigarh Tribune Flyover Faces New Legal Challenge
The Tribune Flyover in Chandigarh is under fresh legal scrutiny as a new petition alleges construction irregularities and environmental violations.
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7-Day Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, Rain, Hail, Heat in India
IMD warns of thunderstorms, rainfall, hailstorms, and heat waves across India for seven days. Travel disruptions likely in hills, plains, and south. Heatwave alert in Rajasthan, Gujarat.
Awaaz Foundation Seeks CM's Intervention Against Coastal Ad Rules
Awaaz Foundation has written to CM Fadnavis opposing the Maharashtra Maritime Board's advertisement regulations, citing light pollution, biodiversity loss, and visual defacement along the coastline.
Twin Crises Threaten India's Farm Economy
India's farm economy faces twin crises of water scarcity and climate change, threatening agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods, according to a recent editorial.
Haryana to Experience Thunderstorms and Rain Until May 14
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain in Haryana till May 14 due to western disturbance, with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Temperatures remain below normal.
Sal river residents demand urgent de-weeding before monsoon
Residents along Goa's Sal river demand urgent de-weeding of water hyacinth before monsoon. Last year's weed accumulation fouled Mobor beach, disrupting fishing and tourism.
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Goa Heat: Feels Like Temp Hits 47.3°C, Alert Issued
Goa faces extreme heat with 'feels like' temperature at 47.3°C. IMD records 36°C max, attributes to weak pre-monsoon showers. Yellow alert for Monday.
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