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Alind Chauhan
Alind is a Delhi-based journalist with the Explained team of The Indian Express. His body of work includes analysis and reporting on science, climate change and artificial intelligence. He has previously worked with The Hindustan Times and CNN-News18. He has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in mechanical engineering. His email: alindchauhan998@gmail.com
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How the climate crisis has intensified marine heatwaves across the worldSubscriber Only
February 06, 2025 17:51 IST
A marine heatwave is an extreme weather event. It occurs when the surface temperature of a particular region of the sea rises to 3 or 4 degrees Celsius above the average temperature for at least five days
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Why temperatures at north pole reached 20 degrees Celsius above averageSubscriber Only
February 05, 2025 17:09 IST
Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed four times faster than the global average. This is an issue because the region acts as a refrigerator for the rest of the world — it helps cool the planet
Wed, Feb 05, 2025
Newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032. How worried should you be?Subscriber Only
February 03, 2025 17:36 IST
The 2024 YR4 was first discovered in December last year by a telescope in Chile. The near-Earth asteroid is as big as a football field, measuring 40 to 100 metres across.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025
Why the rise of DeepSeek’s new model tanked power stocksSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 17:41 IST
In recent years, stocks of these companies have skyrocketed as investors had expected that the proliferation of AI would boost the demand for enormous amounts of electricity. However, the launch of R1 model has spooked investors
Wed, Jan 29, 2025
DeepSeek Effect: We can do a Mangalyaan in AI, say India’s top AI expertsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 15:54 IST
'ISRO’s cost-effective methods, innovation that encouraged self-reliance can be applied to AI'
Thu, Jan 30, 2025
Why Greenland’s crystal blue lakes have turned brown, and why you should worrySubscriber Only
January 27, 2025 18:12 IST
Extreme weather events transformed the Greenland lakes from carbon sinks into significant sources of carbon dioxide, with emissions rising by 350%, according to a new study. Here's how this happened.
Mon, Jan 27, 2025
‘Drill, baby, drill’: Slogan’s history, why Trump uses it so oftenSubscriber Only
January 22, 2025 18:38 IST
Trump's slogan has become synonymous with with his plan to boost fossil fuel production and reverse climate policies and regulations
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
How and why are plants grown in space: Takeaways from ISRO’s successSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 09:42 IST
As humans venture out on lengthy space missions to colonise celestial bodies like Mars and the Moon, space-grown plants can provide a sustainable food source.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Southern California wildfires raging for over a week: Why firefighters are struggling to contain themSubscriber Only
January 15, 2025 16:10 IST
California Wildfires: Firefighters are struggling to contain these wildfires due to environmental, infrastructural, and human factors. Here is a look at these factors
Wed, Jan 15, 2025
What is pink fire retardant, being used to curb California wildfires — and what are the environmental concerns?Subscriber Only
January 12, 2025 08:26 IST
Environmental experts have said that spraying fire retardant using planes is ineffective, expensive and a growing source of pollution for rivers and streams
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
‘Santa Ana’ winds and climate change: What is behind wildfires blazing in Southern California?Subscriber Only
January 08, 2025 19:27 IST
Experts have suggested that the three wildfires in Southern California have moved so quickly and caused large-scale destruction because of two reasons, the “Santa Ana” winds and climate change
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Winter storm in the US: How is the polar vortex responsible for it?Subscriber Only
January 07, 2025 17:31 IST
Some 60 million people are under weather alerts across 30 states. Seven of them have declared emergencies: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
Extreme rainfall, ferocious floods: How climate change is affecting Earth’s water cycleSubscriber Only
January 06, 2025 18:41 IST
The water cycle is crucial as it not only enables the availability of water for all living organisms but also regulates weather patterns on the Earth
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Why Parker Solar Probe completing closest-ever approach to Sun is significantSubscriber Only
December 28, 2024 20:12 IST
Launched in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe was developed as part of NASA’s Living With a Star program to explore aspects of the Sun-Earth system that directly affect life and society on Earth
Tue, Dec 31, 2024
How furry sea otters are saving California’s coastal ecosystemsSubscriber Only
December 28, 2024 08:13 IST
Sea otters are a rare species as humans excessively hunted them in the 18th and 19th Century. They were mainly hunted for their thick, soft fur
Fri, Dec 27, 2024
Why do we have Christmas trees?Subscriber Only
December 24, 2024 14:37 IST
There is no dearth of legends about the emergence of the Christmas tree. One of the most popular ones is that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, was the first person to decorate a pine tree for the holiday
Tue, Dec 24, 2024
Why and how did the United States eradicate ‘murder hornets’?Subscriber Only
December 21, 2024 04:30 IST
The insect was first spotted in Washington state near the Canadian border in 2019. Efforts quickly began to track down and get rid of the invasive species which poses a threat to bees and agriculture.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Role of locals essential in protecting environment: Ecologist Madhav GadgilSubscriber Only
December 21, 2024 03:08 IST
He said that Gram Sabhas and locals should be part of the decision-making process regarding carrying out activities such as rock quarrying in ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Madhav Gadgil interview: ‘The idea that coal is essential for economic development needs to be examined’Subscriber Only
December 19, 2024 17:05 IST
Madhav Gadgil, who was named one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth’ for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), talks about the ecological crisis in India, climate change, and misconceptions about his 2011 report on the Western Ghats.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millenniaSubscriber Only
December 17, 2024 06:20 IST
In recent years, the Arctic tundra’s ability to emit less and absorb more carbon has taken a hit. A new analysis, which incorporated more data and better methods of examination, confirmed that the ecosystem has now become a source of CO2 and methane CH4 emissions
Wed, Dec 18, 2024
How ‘Santa Ana’ winds and climate change are fueling wildfires in MalibuSubscriber Only
December 16, 2024 09:16 IST
Santa Ana-driven wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape. However, experts say the wildfire season in California has lengthened in recent years.
Tue, Dec 17, 2024
First ice-free day in the Arctic could come by 2030, says new study: Why does it matter?Subscriber Only
December 12, 2024 08:00 IST
Arctic sea ice has been shrinking for decades, but what happens if the Arctic becomes ice-free?
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
How land degradation is threatening Earth’s capacity to sustain humanitySubscriber Only
December 03, 2024 09:16 IST
According to UNCCD, land degradation is “the reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of rainfed cropland, irrigated cropland, or range, pasture, forest and woodlands resulting from a combination of pressures, including land use and management practices”.
Tue, Dec 03, 2024
Argentina considering leaving the Paris Agreement: What does it mean?Subscriber Only
November 20, 2024 18:46 IST
Argentina’s review of the landmark climate treaty comes at a time when the world is preparing for President-elect Donald Trump to yank out the United States from the deal for the second time
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Delhi-NCR’s choking air pollution: 10 ways of making it betterSubscriber Only
November 19, 2024 06:43 IST
A successful execution of these 10 measures is expected to bring down PM 2.5 levels to 72 μg/m3 and PM 10 levels to 120 μg/m3
Tue, Nov 19, 2024Journalism of Courage
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