Super El Niño to add 15,800 heat deaths in India: report, Pg12
Super El Niño projected to cause 15,800 heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, warns Climate Impact Lab.
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Super El Niño projected to cause 15,800 heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, warns Climate Impact Lab.
Himalayan disasters like rock-ice avalanches and debris flows, exacerbated by deglaciation, demand robust cross-border early warning systems and community trust for effective mitigation.
India's successful rhino conservation strategy boosts population to over 4,000, expanding range and restoring critical grassland habitats by 2031.
A diminutive wild cat, Tilcayo (Leopardus tilcayo), identified as a new species in Bolivia's cloud forest, marking the first such discovery in over a century.
Scientists rethink strategies against rising drug-resistant fungal infections like Candida auris, driven by global warming and genetic evolution, challenging current antifungal treatments.
Article proposes Malacca-Singapore Straits' UNCLOS-based cooperative model as a framework to resolve the ongoing geopolitical siege and security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
Global energy crisis shifts from crude oil to refined products and sulphur, severely impacting fertilizer production amidst geopolitical conflicts.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy advocates robust critical mineral recycling, innovation, and public participation to secure resources and foster a circular economy.
Iran conveys conditions to the U.S. for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, demanding an end to war, naval blockade, and release of frozen funds.
India's manufacturing ambition faces a critical gap in mapping the permanent magnet value chain, risking strategic dependence despite mineral resources.
Geopolitical conflicts in Russia and West Asia have doubled sulphur prices to $1,100/tonne, threatening India's phosphatic fertilizer production and food security.
Coal India launches Rs 69,000 crore technology-led diversification into energy, critical minerals, and R&D, transforming beyond conventional coal mining.
Experts warn of a 'Super El Niño' causing devastating impacts on India's environment, agriculture, and livelihoods, urging scientific preparedness for climate resilience.
Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.
Southwest Monsoon begins timely retreat from Northwest India, leaving 43% of the country rain-deficient, with several states facing significant deficits.
NLC India Limited transforms into an integrated energy powerhouse, expanding mining, clean thermal, and renewable capacities to ensure national energy security and decarbonization.
Indian-born cheetah delivers four healthy cubs at Kuno National Park, boosting Project Cheetah's population to 56, marking a significant conservation milestone.
India's deep-sea exploration raises critical questions about environmental responsibility and the ethical dilemma of exploiting poorly understood ocean ecosystems for mineral wealth.
Himalayan monal bird's calls are changing due to human noise from tourism and traffic, potentially impacting mating success, prompting calls for better noise management.
A diminutive wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo, discovered in Bolivia's cloud forest, marks the first new cat species identified in over a century.
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