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Amitabh Sinha
Amitabh Sinha is Deputy Editor at The Indian Express. He writes on Environment, Climate Change, Water, Science and Technology, Space and Nuclear affairs, and related stuff. He has worked with PTI, Reuters, and BBC before joining The Indian Express in 2007. Amitabh has a PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, New Delhi, and a Masters in Public Administration from National University of Singapore.
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2023 set to become warmest year ever, reveals World Meteorological Organisation reportSubscriber Only
November 30, 2023 21:18 IST
In its provisional State of the Global Climate report, the WMO also said that the observed concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — were at their highest in 2022.
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
$475 million pledged to climate disaster fund as COP28 makes a promising startSubscriber Only
November 30, 2023 20:55 IST
About $475 million was immediately committed to the fund, with the European Union pledging nearly $275 million, and hosts UAE promising another $100 million.
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Express at COP28: World leaders set to meet in Dubai to bring climate on track, but what are the challenges?Subscriber Only
November 30, 2023 04:55 IST
The presence of so many world leaders usually is an attempt to convey the message that climate change is their priority. But more than any earlier climate conference, the Dubai meeting has to produce more than just intention.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
$293 billion needed for India’s tripling of renewables by 2030: ReportSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 06:59 IST
If the IEA global net zero pathways are to be met, India would require an additional financing of $101 billion, over and above the money required for tripling, as per the report by Ember.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
COP28 begins today: India’s role at the climate conferences over the years, key promises, red linesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2023 17:56 IST
As a large economy and the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, India is an influential voice for developing countries at the annual COP events. Over the years, New Delhi has become more assertive and proposed some key measures. Here's a look.
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Ahead of the COP 28 summit, have we lost the fight against climate change?Subscriber Only
November 22, 2023 07:17 IST
Emissions are rising, there's not enough money to deal with a worsening climate, and its harmful effects become more apparent every day. What's the way ahead?
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
‘If we find evidence that black holes transform into white holes…it would mean that spacetime can also make quantum jumps’: Carlo RovelliSubscriber Only
November 21, 2023 16:04 IST
The Italian theoretical physicist on how white holes can upend our understanding of the structure of the universe, his new book that traces the ongoing research into their potential and why he is unimpressed with AI
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
World set to get warmer by nearly 3°C by end of century, UN report warns before COP28Subscriber Only
November 20, 2023 21:47 IST
The Emissions Gap Report noted that in 2023, 86 days have breached the 1.5 degree Celsius temperature threshold
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
COP28 in Dubai: What to expect from the climate meetingSubscriber Only
November 18, 2023 07:20 IST
The World Meteorological Organisation says one of the next four years — perhaps 2023 itself — will almost certainly breach the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold.
Mon, Nov 20, 2023
Not just Delhi, AQI after Diwali dipped in many cities: CPCBSubscriber Only
November 14, 2023 04:53 IST
In the week before Diwali, barely 30 per cent of the cities were reporting air quality in the ‘good’ or ‘satisfactory’ ranges. Mild rainfall in northern India helped improve the air quality at several places, but Diwali followed immediately after that.
Tue, Nov 14, 2023
Farm fires and weather behind choke; respite likely in 4 daysSubscriber Only
November 04, 2023 04:05 IST
The intensification in agricultural burning in Punjab, an annual practice now, usually lasts for about two weeks. This year, the spike was seen from October 31.
Sat, Nov 04, 2023
Little money being made available to developing nations for climate adaptation, need at least ten times more: UN reportSubscriber Only
November 02, 2023 16:02 IST
In 2021, just about $21 billion went to developing countries for adaptation projects, which was down about 15 per cent from the previous years
Sat, Nov 04, 2023
Why a ‘normal’ monsoon isn’t normal anymore for IndiaSubscriber Only
November 01, 2023 07:20 IST
This is the eighth year in a row that monsoon rainfall in India has been broadly in the normal range. But behind this figure lie sharp regional as well as daily variations. Climate change is one reason behind this
Wed, Nov 01, 2023
Why Mumbai is witnessing more poor air quality daysSubscriber Only
October 25, 2023 07:00 IST
Sea breezes in coastal Mumbai long protected its air quality. But since last year, this geographical advantage is weakening. In part, this is because of local weather conditions. The bigger issue, however, is the rising pollution.
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
What the hottest September ever reveals about climate changeSubscriber Only
October 11, 2023 07:00 IST
September joins several other months of 2023 in breaking temperature records. Why has this year been so warm, and what is expected in the months ahead?
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Chemistry Nobel 2023: Winners showed how particles’ size changes their behaviour, and why that’s importantSubscriber Only
October 05, 2023 07:07 IST
About forty years ago, scientists started discovering something very remarkable: very small particles, in the nanoscale range, were found to behave slightly differently from larger particles of the same element. But why was this remarkable, exactly?
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
Physics Nobel 2023: They made it possible to watch electrons moveSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 07:07 IST
Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier "have given humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecule", the Nobel Committee said.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, other parts of North India after 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits NepalSubscriber Only
October 03, 2023 14:56 IST
Earthquake Today in Delhi NCR: The second earthquake was the strongest in Nepal since the deadly April 2015 quake that had killed close to 10,000 people.
Tue, Oct 03, 2023
Why the delimitation exercise is seen as a political battle between the BJP and the restSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 07:00 IST
Opposition parties have repeatedly slammed the government for linking the implementation of women’s reservation with delimitation, claiming there was no reason or requirement to connect the two.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Before women’s quota in Parliament and state Assemblies, the issue of delimitation: What is it, why is it neededSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 07:07 IST
It might be several years before reservation for women becomes applicable — mainly because it has been made contingent on the delimitation exercise. What is delimitation, and how does it work?
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 mission: Dawn breaks on Moon, all eyes on lander, rover to wake upSubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 19:55 IST
The chances of revival are not very high, but it is not a hopeless situation either. It is possible that the lander or rover module wake up but are unable to regain full functionality.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the worldSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 19:26 IST
These scientists received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022 recently. Given in seven disciplines to outstanding scientists under the age of 45, the prize is India’s topmost science awards
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
G20 meet’s climate action promise of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, explainedSubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 07:30 IST
G20 countries have committed to work towards tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. Several challenges make achieving the target difficult.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
After 1-year pause, top science prizes announced: TB to astrophysicsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 04:45 IST
The Bhatnagar Prizes have traditionally been announced every year on September 26, the foundation day of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the organisation that gives away these awards.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
After a year’s hold-up, Centre announces top national science prize for young talentSubscriber Only
September 11, 2023 14:48 IST
The awards are given every year in seven scientific disciplines — biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, medicine, engineering and earth, atmosphere, ocean and planetary sciences
Mon, Sep 11, 2023Journalism of Courage
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