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Past decade of ‘exceptional heat’ likely to be hottest on record: ReportSubscriber Only
December 05, 2019 16:20 IST
Climate variability and extreme weather events have also internally displaced more than 10 million people between January-June 2019.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report warns: ‘Very hard to meet 1.5 degree goal without deeper, faster cuts’Subscriber Only
November 29, 2019 17:19 IST
This is from the recently published United Nations Gap Emissions Report 2019 that presents a grim assessment on the yawning gap between 'what countries have committed and what they actually require to do to limit greenhouse gas targets'.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
World Food Day 2019: Focus more on nutritional quality, less on high-yielding staple crops, says Tomio ShichiriSubscriber Only
October 16, 2019 14:52 IST
"We currently rely on only three crops (wheat, maize and rice) to provide nearly 50 per cent of the global dietary energy supply. This needs to change," said FAO Country Director in India Tomio Shichiri.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Explained: What is plogging?Subscriber Only
October 14, 2019 00:25 IST
The trend was started in Sweden by Erik Ahlström in 2016. During his commute to work, Ahlström would frequently come across litter that would remain on the streets for weeks without anyone picking it up.
Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Ganga basin covers nearly 40% of India, has big role in carrying trash from source to sea: Heather KoldeweySubscriber Only
October 09, 2019 15:08 IST
"The reason why plastic pollution has got so much attention is that science has shown the scale of the problem. Every single place that any marine scientist has ever looked, they have found plastic everywhere," she said.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
The face of climate change is poverty and loss of dignity: Ghana leader Samia NkrumahSubscriber Only
September 11, 2019 18:19 IST
"Until women enter the arena alongside men with full force in land governance, change won't happen," said Nkrumah, President of Pan-African Center in Ghana.
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
Adapt to climate change, or face huge economic and human toll, warns reportSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 20:36 IST
The report said that investing in early warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, dryland agriculture crop production, global mangrove protection, and freshwater resources will pay dividends several times over.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
In strife-torn Sahel, a global pledge to restore 100 mn hectares of land, 10 mn green jobs by 2030Subscriber Only
September 09, 2019 18:29 IST
The Sahel region of Africa - a nearly 3,860 km semi-arid expanse of sandy, barren, rocky land - is one of the most environmentally degraded regions in the world.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Can land degradation neutrality be achieved by middle of this century or have we run out of time?Subscriber Only
September 05, 2019 19:56 IST
The core agenda at this year's UNCCD explores ways to reverse land degradation and its outcomes while accelerating positive achievements for people and for ecosystems with a view to delivering on SDGs.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
To overcome prejudice, youth must interact with those whom we define as ‘them’: President KovindSubscriber Only
August 23, 2019 19:57 IST
"Following Gandhiji’s footsteps, we must let ourselves and our children interact and engage with those whom we tend to define as ‘them’. Greater interaction is the best way to develop a sensitive understanding, which can help us overcome our prejudices," said the President.
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Latest UN report warns: Change consumption habits, farming or endanger food and climateSubscriber Only
August 08, 2019 16:40 IST
"Delaying action ... could result in some irreversible impacts on some ecosystems, which in the longer term has the potential to lead to substantial additional emissions from ecosystems that would accelerate global warming," it said.
Thu, Aug 08, 2019
Odisha Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: BJP closes in with 8 seats, BJD secures 13
May 23, 2019 07:49 IST
Odisha Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: In Odisha, the BJP has secured 8 of the 21 seats while Biju Janata Dal has got 13. In 2014, the BJD had won 20 seats and BJP took one.
Fri, May 24, 2019
Why is Ebola outbreak in Africa’s DRC worrying the rest of the worldSubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 20:25 IST
Since the outbreak of the virus in August 2018, more than 1,11,000 people have been vaccinated in the DRC. Despite the highly potent vaccine, the number of Ebola cases is steadily on the rise.
Thu, May 16, 2019
Southeast Asia talking trash (literally) with West: Indonesia is latest in lineSubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 16:47 IST
Faced with a massive trash problem of their own making, Southeast Asia too is pushing back and increasingly rejecting foreign trash imports fearing they could become the next dumping ground.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Nepal’s plastic problem mirrors SE Asian economies’ challenges, but it can change its narrativeSubscriber Only
April 16, 2019 16:12 IST
For decades, low awareness and a near dysfunctional waste management system has resulted in litter either thrown into or dumped on the river banks throughout the valley, which ultimately flows down to the Bagmati river.
Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Laos’ trash problem is an ecological time bomb, here’s how it can course-correctSubscriber Only
April 12, 2019 18:37 IST
In Laos, newly-empowered consumers are basking in the benefits of the polymer industry without knowing the consequences of their consumption on marine ecosystems.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Cambodia is drowning in its waste, but can it plug the plastic flow?Subscriber Only
April 11, 2019 19:01 IST
Just like Thais, Cambodians have a deep-rooted relationship with plastic bags. It’s hard to break up with the clingy habit as it’s a convenience that’s unmatched by any other product.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Thailand is addicted to plastic, but here’s how it can kick the clingy habitSubscriber Only
April 10, 2019 19:14 IST
This story is the second of a four-part series on documenting plastic pollution in Southeast Asia.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
From Aconcagua to Everest: This woman is on a mission to summit 7 peaks across the worldSubscriber Only
April 10, 2019 15:29 IST
Vamini Sethi has successfully summited three peaks, including Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt Elbrus in Russia, and Mt Aconcagua in Argentina. Now, the penultimate, Mount Everest, is up next in a few days.
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Part 1 – 5 countries, 13,000 km, 1 goal: Challenge the everyday use of plasticSubscriber Only
April 09, 2019 19:01 IST
I was on a 3-month bike ride across five countries of Myanmar, Laos, Thailand , Cambodia and Nepal, to challenge the everyday use of plastic through an activity called Plogging - a mix of jogging and picking up trash.
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Infusing inclusivity and breaking gender barriers, one flying disc at a timeSubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 16:48 IST
Delhi Ultimate in collaboration with Usha International, Y-Ultimate and 91 Ultimate had recently organised the Delhi HAT 2019 tournament in New Delhi at Jasola stadium.
Sat, Mar 30, 2019
We’re aesthetically driven to have six-pack abs, this mindset is unhealthy: Saiyami KherSubscriber Only
March 20, 2019 17:43 IST
Saiyami Kher believes real fitness lies in having a strong core. "I like it when people accept their own bodies and try to better themselves each day," she says.
Fri, Mar 22, 2019
At least 700 mn Indians will get into cities by 2050, need to reduce waste now: NITI Aayog CEOSubscriber Only
March 19, 2019 17:29 IST
Amitabh Kant said, "In India, the urbanisation process has just begun unlike Europe, US and China. If we are generating 71 million tonnes of waste every day, it will only increase unless we reduce waste and ensure segregation at source at household-level."
Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Indian team all set to take part in Trail World Championships this month in SpainSubscriber Only
May 01, 2018 11:38 IST
Although several ultra trail running events have been taking place since 2007 across the country, India’s participation at the Trail World Championships will only broaden the acceptance for the sport.
Tue, May 01, 2018
Royal Enfield’s Garage Cafe in Goa is where you’ll find your kindred spiritsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2018 18:41 IST
The unruffled, laid-back vibe of this cafe puts you at ease, and gives a sense of space in this half-acre property. There’s a lot to unpack here and talk more about.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018Journalism of Courage
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