Disaster mitigation involves strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters. It includes preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction measures. Effective planning can save lives and property. Governments and communities play vital roles. Education and awareness are crucial. Investment in infrastructure is necessary. Collaboration among various sectors enhances resilience. Understanding local vulnerabilities is key to effective mitigation efforts.
November 2024 marked climatic event in India, being the second warmest November recorded in 123 years. This anomaly marks the intensifying effects of climate change. The unusual warmth...
climate change has intensified, resulting in extreme weather and record temperatures globally. The United Nations has warned that the year is on track to be the hottest on...
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has recently released draft guidelines aimed at establishing a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Prime Minister Electric Drive Revolution...
Researchers have made botanical discoveries in India. Following the identification of Stellaria mcclintockiae in Kerala, another species named Stellaria bengalensis has been discovered in Kalimpong, West Bengal. This...
The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is facing severe climate change impacts. Recent studies highlight the link between extreme weather events and rising temperatures in the...
The International Institute of Information Technology – Bangalore (IIITB) has developed an innovative remote compost monitoring solution. This initiative aims to enhance sustainable agriculture while addressing Bengaluru's waste...
Recent research on durian plants has revealed vital information about their flowering behaviour. Observations of 110 durian plants showed that a period of approximately 15 days of dry...
climate change has emerged as a critical issue, leading to extreme weather events that have resulted in loss of life and displacement. According to a report by World...
The health of children worldwide is increasingly threatened by climate change and biodiversity loss. A recent review published in the journal "Nature" synthesises existing literature to highlight the...
The proposed Brahmaputra Dam in Tibet by China has raised apprehensions in neighbouring countries, particularly India and Bangladesh. The project, valued at $137 billion, aims to harness the...
