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Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations

India, March 15 -- Industrialised nations tend to prefer processed food ingredients over a plant-based diet with increased fibre levels A new study has linked growing consumption of processed food wi... Read More


Study charts indirect economic losses due to climate change-induced supply disruptions, calls for collaboration

India, March 14 -- India is likely to be affected directly by high temperatures and indirectly due to close links with countries severely impacted by heat stress Supply chain disruptions due to clima... Read More


Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA

India, March 13 -- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80Mt came from the top 10 emitter countries Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highes... Read More


Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years - and it's linked to Mars

India, March 12 -- Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles The Earth undergoes climate fluctuations in a newly discovered 2.4-... Read More


Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far

India, March 8 -- India is yet to sign the treaty. However, it called on efforts for entry into force and implementation of the treaty at the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration held in September 2023 ... Read More


James Webb Telescope spots oldest 'dead galaxy' that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study

India, March 7 -- The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life Photo: JADES Collaboration The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured the ... Read More


AI can see you

India, March 7 -- A sophisticated and frightening face-recognition algorithm being employed by technology firms could be the end of privacy as we know it Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


Arctic could go without ice for first time by 2030 under all emission scenarios: Study

India, March 5 -- First ice-free day in the Arctic could occur over 10 years earlier than previous projections;frequency of ice-free conditions to increase by 2050 The Arctic is projected to go ice-f... Read More


El Nino likely to bring record-breaking temperatures in Bay of Bengal, the Philippines & Caribbean Sea: Study

India, March 1 -- This study comes as 2023 was designated as the hottest year on record while January 2024 was the warmest January on record globally The Bay of Bengal and the Philippines are likely ... Read More


Wealthy nations wrestle over seats on Loss and Damage Board, causing delays in fully operationalising Fund

India, Feb. 23 -- If World Bank does not agree to the terms set at COP28, it could lead to further delays. Developed countries have delayed nominating members to the Loss and Damage Board, hampering ... Read More