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 studies indicate that climate change will greatly affect the water cycle in the southern Western Ghats and surrounding coastal areas. Researchers have warned of increases in rainfall...
Atmospheric rivers have gained attention due to their increasing intensity and frequency, especially in light of climate change. Recently, the United States experienced severe weather linked to these...
Recent studies in Kolkata reveal alarming findings about PM2.5. This particulate matter poses serious health risks. It is a key air quality indicator. The toxicity of PM2.5 experiences...
In the second half of the financial year 2024–25, the Namami Gange Mission 2.0 has marked milestone with the completion of seven major sewage treatment projects. These projects...
The energy sector faces cybersecurity challenges amid rising electrification and digitalisation. A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) marks the increasing energy demands of data centres,...
An unprecedented wave of aggression among sea lions near California’s coast has raised alarms. These normally docile animals have begun attacking humans, influenced by a toxic algal bloom....
The Supreme Court of India expressed serious concerns regarding the encroachments along the banks of the Ganga River. The court has mandated the Union and Bihar governments to...
Report titled "The Carbon Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and Local Communities in Tropical and Subtropical Lands and Forests" was released by the Rights and Resources Initiative....
US President Donald Trump signed four executive orders aimed at revitalising the coal industry. This initiative marks shift from the previous administration's policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas...
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is at the forefront of solarisation projects in Africa. This initiative is gaining momentum, with involvement from Indian businesses encouraged to expand their...
