Climate Change  

The UAE and Oman were recently hit by a devastating storm, resulting in a massive flood that submerged the roads and buildings across the countries. The heavy rainfall of this capacity seems unnatural for desert countries like these. Many believe that it might be caused by cloud seeding while experts consider it a warning sign of climate change. 

In our ever-changing world, the demand for environmentally friendly transportation has grown critical. As we experience the negative effects of climate change and environmental deterioration, we must turn our focus to sustainable ways of transportation.

Heat waves are intense weather events that last for an extended length of time and are frequently accompanied by high humidity. These events can have a substantial influence on human health, including raising the likelihood of infectious disease transmission.

If immediate action is not taken to limit and adapt to climate change, communities may face drastically elevated "water risks," ranging from flooding to dry taps. Here are the names of those cities around the world where there may soon be a water crisis.

Indian cities like Chennai, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam face the looming threat of submersion by 2100 due to climate change. Urgent action is required to safeguard these cultural, economic, and historical hubs from the impending disaster

Ladakh prepares for a unique marathon on frozen Pangong Lake, highlighting climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers. With sustainability at its core, the event aims to unite runners in a global call for environmental action

Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician. He is the member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Presently, he is serving as the cabinet minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in the Government of Bihar.

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources, green hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution. Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, offers a clean and versatile energy carrier that can replace fossil fuels in various sectors. In India, there have been significant recent developments in the field of green hydrogen, highlighting the country's commitment to become energy independent by 2047 and achieving Net Zero by 2070.

Another important worldwide concern, according to Gopinath, is the need to reduce the rise in global temperatures and contain the rising negative impacts of climate change.

Handling the climate change crisis is the real need of the hour. As the world faces unprecedented extremes of weather and the threat of Antarctic ice caps melting, we simply cannot look away. Founder and Chairman of GVK Group, Dr.GVK Reddy states, “It is high time we start taking better care of our planet, being kinder and more prudent with our limited resources before it is too late. The first step to sustainable practices is clean energy.” One of the latest developments in the renewable energy sector that has grabbed quite some attention is Ocean Thermal Energy

One of the world's first organisations, Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is using tourism and technology to bring solar energy to remote communities

Abhas Jha, an Indian economist, has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia, the global lender said.
 

 

Even as the medical staff in India put up a brave face at the frontline of India’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic, in an unfortunate incident a doctor at a mohalla or community clinic in Maujpur, Northeast Delhi has tested positive for covid-19. Health officials have confirmed that his wife and daughter too have been infected with coronavirus. The news of one of India’s unsung heroes testing positive in these pressing times has shocked the country, with several netizens making a heartfelt appeal to treat medical professionals with love and respect. One such voice is that of India’s 8-year-old climate change activist Licypriya Kangujam. She took to social media to express her grief. Here’s what she had to say.

While the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the slowdown in human activity is having some unexpected, but positive impact on our planet. To combat the rapidly spreading virus countries have put a lockdown resulting in limited travel and industrial activity. Limiting travel has led to a reduction in vehicle emissions and cutting the amount of industrial activity has led to a drop in the number of harmful particles put in the air. Watch this video to learn more.

Hello and welcome to this episode of DePress Room, my name is Amal Chowdhury and today we will be talking about how India's bird population is 'going down sharply'. Much of India's bird population has sharply declined in the past few decades, according to a major study. The State of India's Birds reports relied on the observations of more than 15,000 birdwatchers who helped assess the status of 867 birds.