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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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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
Unusual heat in 2022 led to 15,000 deaths in Europe: WMO reportSubscriber Only
April 22, 2023 03:40 IST
Several parts of Europe had recorded their highest-ever temperatures last year. The United Kingdom, for example, experienced 40-plus degree Celsius for the first time ever, while Ireland had its highest temperature since 1887.
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Around 15,000 deaths caused in Europe in 2022 due to heat: What the new World Meteorological Organisation report saysSubscriber Only
April 21, 2023 16:30 IST
Several parts of Europe had recorded their highest-ever temperatures in 2022. The United Kingdom experienced 40-plus degree Celsius heat for the first time ever, while Ireland had its highest temperature since 1887.
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
India becomes world’s most populous nation: What’s behind the population numbers?Subscriber Only
April 20, 2023 06:45 IST
The population estimates in the UNFPA report are higher than India’s own. An accurate picture can emerge only after the Census exercise, the delay in conducting which can have other adverse consequences.
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
New study says plants ‘cry out’ when distressed: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose’s work on this a century agoSubscriber Only
April 19, 2023 07:00 IST
Researchers have picked up ‘distress’ calls from plants in difficulty, such as when they need water. More than a century ago, a pioneering Indian scientist had demonstrated that plants can ‘feel’ pleasure and pain.
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humiditySubscriber Only
April 17, 2023 11:30 IST
This year, heatwave conditions developed even in February, an unprecedented occurrence. After a relatively cool March, the summer is expected to be extremely hot, and several parts of the country are likely to experience multiple spells of heatwaves.
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
What is LIGO-India, the Indian node in the global network of labs to probe the universeSubscriber Only
April 08, 2023 11:32 IST
LIGO is a momentous milestone. India has never built a cutting-edge scientific facility on this scale on its soil, and LIGO can have huge spin-off benefits for the country’s science and technology sector
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Budget is cleared, stage set for India’s biggest facility to probe the universeSubscriber Only
April 08, 2023 04:04 IST
LIGO-India will be fifth node in the world to detect gravitational waves
Sat, Apr 08, 2023
After trade pact success, Australian minister seeks more access to Indian agri markets, investment in miningSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 10:56 IST
Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell said Australia was offering attractive investment opportunities to Indian companies in the mining sector, especially in mining critical minerals like lithium.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
‘We welcome Adani’s investment’: Australian trade and tourism minister Don FarrellSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 09:54 IST
The minister said he was hopeful that the current troubles being faced by the company in India would not impact its investments in Australia.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it facesSubscriber Only
March 23, 2023 07:05 IST
The nations of the world have agreed on a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of resources in the open oceans that lie beyond national territorial jurisdictions. This is why the agreement is a critical step forward in saving the planet — and also why it is important to temper expectations.
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Afghanistan earthquake shakes north India, but why aftershocks are unlikelySubscriber Only
March 22, 2023 04:00 IST
Tuesday night's earthquake originated 187 km below the surface, according to USGS. The Hindu Kush region usually experiences deep earthquakes, originating at a depth of 100 km or below.
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