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.
Recent developments in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, have raised alarms among environmental activists. The proposal to divert 48.2 hectares of forest land for the Sarangapani Iron and Manganese Ore...
The recent discussions in India's judiciary highlight the importance of tree conservation. Justice Oka emphasised the need for stricter regulations on tree felling in urban areas. He proposed...
The aviation sector is contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Recent studies reveal that if the aviation industry were a country, it would rank among the top ten emitters...
La Niña is climate phenomenon that influences global weather patterns. It is a phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) characterised by cooler sea surface temperatures in...
Recent studies highlight the remarkable resilience of ancient South Asian societies, particularly the Indus Valley Civilisation, to climate change. Research spanning the last 5,000 years reveals how these...
In conservation achievement, three Arabian leopard cubs have been born in Saudi Arabia. This event marks a milestone for the critically endangered subspecies, Panthera pardus nimr. The triplets...
Urbanisation in India has led to warming in cities. This warming is primarily due to reduced vegetation, heat-retaining materials, and increased energy demands. The Government of India, through...
Recent studies have brought into light stark contrasts in air quality between cold regions, specifically comparing Dras in India and Fairbanks in Alaska. While Dras experiences extreme cold...
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, has reignited discussions on carbon markets. These platforms allow the buying and selling of rights to emit carbon...
Delhi experienced deterioration in air quality in December 2024. The city initially enjoyed its cleanest air in five years. However, this improvement was short-lived as the Air Quality...
