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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicArctic

Topic: Arctic

The Arctic hasn’t been this warm for 3 million years. That’s bad news

Three million years ago, the earth was hot, there was abundant CO2 in the air and humans didn’t exist.

India needs an Arctic strategy urgently, before its opportunities melt away

Russia and China have revamped military facilities in the Arctic, and China plans a Polar Silk Road.

Chinese military expanding reach into Arctic region as part of ‘Polar Silk Road’: Pentagon

The Pentagon cited the potential deployment of nuclear-armed Chinese submarines to the polar region as one area of US concern.

China is joining the rush for Arctic riches

Melting Arctic ice will give China access to 100 billion barrels of oil & create shipping routes, necessary for its One Belt One Road project.

Climate change is accelerating, says another UN report. Here’s why

A new UN report says climate change is occurring at an increasing rate and its consequences are affecting people on every continent.

Sophisticated ancient Mayan cities uncovered in Guatemala

Laser mapping shows new images of underground ancient Mayan complex.

42,000-year-old worms may take us a step closer to human cryofreezing

The Siberian cold sets the stage for excellent preservation, and scientists flock to the region to dig into Earth’s archives.

Greening may not be the answer to a warming planet

On World Environment Day, let’s look at the greening trend that is fast becoming the crutch of climate change deniers worldwide.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.