Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
In move towards sustainable energy, Himachal Pradesh has initiated the construction of north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone...
The Arctic experienced an unprecedented rise in temperatures. On February 1, temperatures soared to 18 degrees Celsius above the 1991–2020 average in Svalbard, Norway. By February 2, temperatures...
The world is grappling with a plastic waste crisis. Over 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced since the mid-20th century. Alarmingly, less than 10% of this...
India is facing challenges due to climate change. The Economic Survey 2024-25 brought into light the nation's vulnerability to global warming. However, the Budget 2025-26 fell short in...
India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 is international event scheduled from February 11 to 14 in New Delhi. It will bring together energy ministers and executives from over 20...
Kerala is experiencing unprecedented heat as summer approaches. The state is grappling with soaring temperatures attributed to the lingering effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The India Meteorological...
Recent studies have brought into light the growing concern over bird flu variants and their potential to adapt for human transmission. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
India is making strides in sustainable transportation through the introduction of green hydrogen-powered trains. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to renewable energy and aims to...
India has recently expanded its network of Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 89. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ahead...
In September 2024, the Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) was discovered in Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki. This marks its first sighting in the southern Western Ghats after absence....
