A Madras High Court bench reiterated the need for more mental health institutions in the country citing that just 47 of these were not enough for a country like India. The honorable court also advised the central government to set up more institutions like NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences) at zonal levels.
The apple industry of HImachal Pradesh is suffering because of changing weather conditions brought by climate change.
NTPC, India’s largest power generator, along with ONGC and NIIF (National Investment and Infrastructure Fund) will be eyeing green energy development projects, especially in offshore wind energy. India targets 30GW offshore wind energy capacity by 2032 and its coastline is over 7600 km long.
Are we robbing the wildlife again of the earth? First, we snatched their home and now we are taking their right to life. We talk about green earth and about saving it, but our lack of unity has only led to destruction. We are trying, but the disasters are putting the lives of wildlife faster than we are. Will the wildlife be able to adapt to the changes or fall victim to them?
According to US government data, the temperature of the world's ocean surface has reached an all-time high since satellite records began, causing marine heat waves around the planet.
The sudden spike in ocean temperatures that has occurred over the last few weeks has caused concern among scientists, who are trying to understand the implications of this warming and whether it is a harbinger of further warming of the atmosphere.
West Antarctica's ice sheet is melting quickly due to the warm oceans surrounding it, and even with reductions in carbon emissions, this trend is inevitable.
Droughts, heat waves, and wildfires have become more regular in southern Europe, putting a strain on olive oil output. For two years in a row, these extreme weather events have resulted in a substantial reduction in global olive harvests.
A World Weather Attribution study found that climate change increased the intensity of the heavy rainfall causing the Wayanad landslides in Kerala by 10.8%, with future warming likely to further intensify such events. The study underscores the need for improved early warning systems, better preparedness, and measures to mitigate deforestation and land use changes to reduce landslide risks.