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IIT Bombay team is creating a model to study evolution of glacial lakes, predict breaking point

Using the available meteorological data the researchers were able to estimate how the lake will grow and arrive at a conclusion that the lake will reach its maximum length by 2030. 

Derailed train cars in Ohio drained of explosive chemical

By Kanishka Singh and Steve Gorman (Reuters) -Crews in eastern Ohio conducted operations on Monday to drain and burn off an "unstable" toxic chemical cargo from five rail cars of a freight train that

At least 8 dead in southern Peru landslide, more missing

(Reuters) - A landslide triggered by strong rains in Peru killed at least eight people in the country's southern Arequipa region, national emergency services said on Monday. Officials said another

Ohio to carry out controlled release of chemicals at train derailment site

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - Ohio officials on Monday said they would carry out a controlled release of hazardous chemicals after ordering evacuations near the site of a train derailment in the

Indian students advocate for ecological rights, seek edits in United Nations document

New Delhi , February 6 (ANI): Amid rising environmental problems, over 300 children from India presented their recommendations on the draft of UN General...

Rhino poaching sees slight decline in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The number of rhinos poached for their horns in South Africa decreased slightly in 2022 but more must be done to save them in provincial parks, the environment ministry said

EU lawmakers to vote next week on early CO2 market auctions

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers will vote next week on plans to auction carbon permits early to raise cash for countries to quit Russian gas, soothing concerns of a

Switzerland’s solar dam: Sun and snow the perfect mix for green energy drive

LINTHAL, Switzerland (Reuters) - A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland's longest dam as the landlocked nation looks to maximise its green energy production in the winter

Single-use plastic production rose between 2019 and 2021 despite pledges

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Polluting single-use plastic production rose globally by 6 million tonnes per year from 2019 to 2021 despite tougher worldwide regulations, with producers making "little progress"

U.S. farmers plan to go ‘heavy on corn’ in 2023 despite risks

By Mark Weinraub CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are planning to boost corn acreage in 2023, eyeing lower prices of fertilizer needed to grow the crop and hoping for a bumper crop after a late season

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.