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Nitrogen dioxide levels in Delhi fell by more than 70% during lockdown, says UN

The UN Secretary-General's policy brief also pointed out that several new scientific studies suggest that poor air quality is correlated with higher Covid-19 mortality rates.

Polar bears unlikely to survive till end of century with current rate of carbon emissions

A new study predicts when and where the Arctic sea’s warming will threaten the bears' survival.

This app plants a tree every time you make a low-carbon choice

China’s largest private sector tree-planting scheme is based on an award-winning mobile game that turns good deeds to a new tree.

Covid spread might pick up pace during peak monsoon & winter, claims IIT-AIIMS study

The rainfall, decrease in temperatures and cooling of the atmosphere coupled with progression towards winter may environmentally favour the spread of the virus.

Covid has resurrected single-use plastic. Pandemic is turning clock back

Pre-coronavirus, ‘Bring your own’ tote bags, mugs and other foodware had become part of daily life for many US consumers. Not anymore.

Cocoons for baby trees could help regrow forests in even the harshest climates

Ecosystem degradation affects the well-being of 3.2 billion people and costs the world about 10 per cent of its annual gross product.

US firm is turning Arabian Desert air into bottled water

Arizona-based technology firm — Zero Mass Water, will use renewable energy instead of the fossil fuels that power the many desalination facilities in Dubai and the rest of UAE. 

Climate-conscious businesses can create 395 million jobs by 2030, says WEF report

In a report released Wednesday, WEF suggested transforming agriculture and fishing practices among other solutions, stating the world cannot return to ‘business as usual’.

Our websites blocked, say 3 environmental groups campaigning against contentious draft policy

The groups were using the websites to raise awareness on a draft Environmental Impact Assessment policy, which has been criticised for giving more discretionary powers to govt.

Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana, but there is no clear cause of death

The Botswana death toll stands at nearly 400 elephants of both sexes and all ages. Most carcasses have been found near waterbodies.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?