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September 16, 2024 2:12 PM

World Ozone Day 2024 : From Ozone Depletion to Ozone Recovery

World Ozone Day 2024 celebrated in New Delhi with the theme: "Montreal Protocol - Advancing Climate Actions. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative comes to light to promote a sustainable future and prote...

September 15, 2024 5:19 PM

Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca

Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort on Sunday as it braced for Typhoon Bebinca, in what could be the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Chinese financial hub since 1949. The...

September 14, 2024 2:32 PM

A continent ablaze: South America surpasses record for fires

South America is being ravaged by fire from Brazil's Amazon rainforest through the world's largest wetlands to dry forests in Bolivia, breaking a previous record for the number of blazes seen in a year up to Sept. 11. Satellite data analyzed by Braz...

September 13, 2024 12:56 PM

As storm Bebinca approaches, Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths

As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI). AI-gen...

September 12, 2024 5:30 PM

Flooding in Thailand maroons thousands in northern province

Thailand deployed military special forces in the northern province of Chiang Rai on Thursday after flooding marooned thousands that authorities are trying to reach with boats and helicopters. At least 33 people have died across Thailand since mid-Au...

September 12, 2024 12:21 PM

Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’ to boost India’s climate resilience with ₹2,000 crore funding

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of 'Mission Mausam,' a two-year initiative aimed at enhancing India's capacity to cope with extreme weather and climate challenges. The mission, with a financial outlay of ₹2,000 crore, will be implemented ...

September 11, 2024 5:56 PM

Nearly 40% of Amazon rainforest most vital to climate left unprotected, data show

Scientists agree that preserving the Amazon rainforest is vital to combating global warming, but new data on Wednesday indicate huge swathes of the jungle that are most vital to the world's climate remain unprotected. Nearly 40% of the areas of the ...

September 11, 2024 7:24 PM

Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Vietnam's capital of Hanoi evacuated thousands of people living near the swollen Red River as its waters rose to a 20-year high, flooding streets days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north, killing at least 179 people. Asia's most powerful...

September 11, 2024 1:40 PM

“We want to make India a global hub for the production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen today, outlining his vision to position India as a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen. In his speech, PM Modi called up...

September 10, 2024 3:09 PM

Sonprayag landslide claims five lives; three injured

The death toll in the landslide that occurred near Sonprayag area on Monday night increased to five people. The incident was triggered by heavy rains in the region, which led to debris falling onto the National Highway. Rescue and relief operations ...

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