Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli (Image: ANI) MAJULI: In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of … Read more
Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again (Image: AP) WAIANAE: Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least a half-millennium are visible on Oahu for the first time in years, thanks to seasonal ocean swells that peel away sand covering a panel of more than two dozen images of mostly human-looking stick figures. The petroglyphs … Read more
July 24 marks the day where humanity has used up nature’s entire budget of ecological resources for the year. That’s according to the international sustainability organization Global Footprint Networkand York University in Toronto, Canada.The day, which is observed annually, comes just over a week earlier than last year’s date— mainly due to the fact that … Read more
Motorcyclists drive in the rain caused by tropical storm Wipha in Hanoi, Vietnam. (Picture credit: AP) HANOI: Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country’s north and central regions.The storm came ashore at 10 am with sustained winds of 64-102 kilometres per … Read more
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs (Pic credit: AP) NEW YORK: The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to two United Nations reports released Tuesday, describing … Read more
The once iconic Holiday Inn villas in Port Vila, Vanuatu, sit partially sunken, after being hit by multiple cyclones and an earthquake that caused irreparable damage. (Picture credit: AP) PORT VILA: When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his home in Vanuatu‘s Havannah Harbour a decade ago, the coral rose like a sunken … Read more
Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths. (Image: AP) HANOI: Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Tuesday. The typhoon is forecast to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall, raising the … Read more
PARIS: The world’s top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.Wednesday’s highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions that experts say together have … Read more
In the first year of the Delhi Bird Atlas, 221 bird species were identified in the ridge woods, urban villages, high-rise complexes, and wetlands of the nation’s capital, according to a PTI report.More than 200 volunteers participated in a citizen-led project that produced 1,150 bird checklists, according to an official release.This week, the World Wide … Read more
MONTREAL: Canada’s wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. In 2023, Canada’s worst-ever fire season, 42.9 million acres of land were scorched, an extraordinary scale of damage that … Read more