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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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Coming, Artemis Accords, ISRO-NASA missionSubscriber Only
June 22, 2023 16:15 IST
The official said that NASA and the ISRO are developing a strategic framework for human spaceflight cooperation this year.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movementSubscriber Only
June 21, 2023 07:06 IST
Just like the more famous year-ending climate conferences, Bonn underperformed. Developed and developing countries bickered on issues old and new, and could not even agree on the agenda of one of the meetings till the penultimate day.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
What made Cyclone Biparjoy unique, why its path was difficult to predictSubscriber Only
June 20, 2023 07:10 IST
The case of Biparjoy is a reminder that despite the enormous progress made in developing warning systems and acting on them, cyclones remain a huge threat.
Tue, Jun 20, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat coast, trail of destruction feared; at least 2 persons killedSubscriber Only
June 16, 2023 04:00 IST
As it entered the landmass, around 6.30 pm on Thursday evening, with associated wind speeds of 115-125 kilometres per hour (kmph), it left behind a trail of destruction. Trees had fallen, electricity poles got uprooted, blocking roads and causing power outages.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Global warming breaches 1.5°C threshold in summer for 1st timeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2023 02:54 IST
There have been earlier instances of the daily global temperature exceeding pre-industrial averages by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, but only in the winter and spring months when deviations from the past trends are more pronounced.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Global warming breaches 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold in summer for the first time: reportSubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 18:59 IST
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) had said last month that there was a 66 per cent chance that in one of the next five years (2023-27), annual global temperatures would breach the 1.5 degrees threshold.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Cyclones no longer a threat as they were in the ’90s, early 2000sSubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 01:49 IST
Death toll, even in the most powerful cyclones, has come down to double digits, at worst.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoonSubscriber Only
June 14, 2023 07:00 IST
What exactly are El Nino and La Nina events, and why does the Pacific Ocean witness them? And why do events over far-away Pacific influence rainfall over India?
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Alert sounded as cyclone Biparjoy changes its path, heads to Gujarat coastSubscriber Only
June 12, 2023 04:10 IST
Fishermen have been asked to return from sea and suspend fishing operations until June 15. The local administration in the affected districts has been advised to make preparations for evacuation of people.
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
IMD declares monsoon arrival, but to remain weak for at least a weekSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 11:30 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said some places in Kerala were very likely to get heavy rainfall along with gutsy winds and lightning on Thursday and Friday.
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
Carbon dioxide levels hit new record, now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial timesSubscriber Only
June 07, 2023 09:49 IST
The NOAA update said the average monthly concentration in May this year was about 3 parts per million higher than May of last year.
Wed, Jun 07, 2023
Bonn meeting: Taking stock of climate actionSubscriber Only
June 07, 2023 07:00 IST
The climate meeting underway in Bonn has seen old demands raised and old faultlines come up. What is the meeting's objective, and what is it likely to achieve? What has been India's position?
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
For the cool summer so far, thank the frequent spells of rainSubscriber Only
June 01, 2023 12:55 IST
India was bracing for a record hot summer. However, western disturbances have brought some much-needed rain and surprisingly pleasant weather.
Fri, Jun 02, 2023
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate changeSubscriber Only
May 30, 2023 14:18 IST
Aviation is a relatively small contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and attempts to curtail these have not been very fruitful till now. These fresh measures are also likely to yield only marginal dividends.
Wed, May 31, 2023
What is a Foucault’s Pendulum, hanging in the new Parliament buildingSubscriber Only
May 29, 2023 15:42 IST
The pendulum hangs from a skylight at the top of the Constitution Hall. Here is how it was originally designed.
Wed, May 31, 2023
India’s missing Census and its consequencesSubscriber Only
May 24, 2023 07:00 IST
While there is no legal requirement that the Census be held every 10 years, its sheer utility had so far ensured it was a regular exercise. The current delay can have wide-ranging consequences
Sat, May 27, 2023
G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warmingSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 07:00 IST
Last week, the World Meteorological Organisation said the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold was likely to be breached, at least temporarily, over the next five years. It also said that at least one of the next five years was almost certain to become the warmest year on record.
Tue, May 23, 2023
G7 sets 2070 net zero target for ‘major economies’, nothing new for rich nationsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2023 04:14 IST
Wants 'peak' emissions by 2025; demands likely to be ignored by nations like India
Sun, May 21, 2023
G7 wants countries like India to turn net zero by 2070, ‘peak’ emissions by 2025Subscriber Only
May 20, 2023 20:00 IST
G7 says fresh investments in gas legitimate response to Ukraine crisis.
Sat, May 20, 2023
Global temperatures likely to breach 1.5 degrees Celsius limit for the first time in next 5 years: WMOSubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 20:46 IST
Separately, a new study released on Wednesday, said the strong spell of heat wave experienced in India, and some neighbouring countries, in April could most likely be attributed to climate change.
Thu, May 18, 2023
No evidence warmer climates suppress transmission of Covid-19 virus: WMO expert groupSubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 10:02 IST
The expert group, or the international task team as it was called, was constituted by the WMO in September 2020 to assess whether meteorological factors like heat and humidity had any role to play in the transmission of the Covid19 virus.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Why late onset of monsoon isn’t the worrySubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 07:00 IST
While the IMD has predicted that the monsoon will be delayed this year, that’s not a cause for concern. Regional variations in rainfall, extreme rainfall events, and the developing El Nino are bigger worries.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Global warming: Why India is heating up slower than the world averageSubscriber Only
May 10, 2023 18:04 IST
This single number denoting global temperature increase, very effective for communicating the dangers of climate change, is built on top of several layers of averages. To understand what is happening in India, all these figures need to be looked at.
Thu, May 11, 2023
Why the recent rain is no reliefSubscriber Only
May 03, 2023 07:00 IST
Despite the recent showers, this year is expected to be hotter and drier. As the world heats up, what is the situation in India? How do different states fare?
Sat, May 06, 2023
What is the Rs 6,000 crore national quantum mission, and what it means for science in IndiaSubscriber Only
April 26, 2023 07:00 IST
What are quantum computers and how are they different from conventional computers? Where does India stand in the race to build quantum computers that can realise their full potential?
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
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