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  New Delhi: An ecological restoration project in Ladakh has turned nearly 800 acres of barren land near Leh into green fields dotted with bright yellow mustard flowers by using glacier meltwater to recharge the soil, offering a potential model for restoring degraded landscapes in the Himalayan cold desert. The initiative launched in May near Spituk in Leh, channels fresh glacier water across arid terrain before sowing mustard seeds. Within a little over a month the once dust covered landscape has witnessed widespread germination, demonstrating how improved soil moisture can support vegetation even in one of India's harshest environments. Officials say the project aims to test whether glacier fed irrigation can reclaim degraded land and expand cultivable areas in Ladakh, wher...

New Delhi: Brightening low lying clouds over the eastern Pacific Ocean by spraying fine seawater droplets could potentially reduce the intensity of future super El Niño events, according to a new modelling study published in Science Advances. Researchers say the approach may help limit global temperature spikes and reduce the widespread economic and social impacts associated with extreme El Niño episodes, although significant uncertainties and potential regional risks remain. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that develops when trade winds weaken, allowing warm surface waters to spread eastward across the Pacific Ocean. The resulting rise in sea surface temperatures influences weather patterns worldwide, often triggering droughts, floods, heatwaves and disruptions to a...

  New Delhi, July 15: Nearly seven in 10 children across India missed school or routine activities during the summer of 2026 due to extreme heat, while more than three quarters reported difficulty concentrating in class, according to a new report by child rights organisation CRY (Child Rights and You). The report Feeling the Heat Children Voices on Heat, Well Being and Learning in India surveyed more than 3,000 children aged 10 to 17 across 27 states and Union Territories. It highlights the growing impact of rising temperatures on children's education, health and overall well being. According to the findings, 68% of children said they missed school or regular activities because of heat related distress, while 76% reported that extreme heat affected their ability to focus on s...

  Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ₹9 crore modern Garbage Transfer System (GTS) for Gajuwaka in Visakhapatnam, aiming to provide a long term solution to waste disposal issues and improve urban sanitation through scientific waste management practices. The project, approved by Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Dr. P. Narayana, is intended to address the long standing problems associated with the dumping yard affecting residents, particularly in Ward No. 76. Officials have been directed to design the facility using modern waste management technologies that support sustainable urban development. According to the government, the proposed Garbage Transfer System will introduce scientific waste handling reduce environment...

  July 14: Southeast Asia has reversed decades of mangrove deforestation and is now experiencing a net gain in mangrove cover, marking a significant conservation milestone, according to a new study analysing four decades of satellite data. The study found that while the region accounted for nearly 60% of global mangrove losses between the 1980s and 2010, it has emerged as a leading contributor to global mangrove recovery since 2010. Between 2010 and 2023, Southeast Asia was responsible for approximately 43% of the world's total mangrove gains. Researchers identified Indonesia and Myanmar as the primary drivers of the region's recovery. Indonesia, home to the world's largest mangrove forests, witnessed a sharp decline in deforestation after 2005 as pressures from agriculture a...

July 14: Saturn's largest moon, Titan, remains the only known world beyond Earth with stable liquid on its surface featuring rivers, lakes, seas, rainfall and clouds sustained by a weather cycle remarkably similar to Earth's. However, unlike Earth Titan hydrological system is powered by liquid methane and ethane rather than water. According to findings from NASA Cassini Huygens mission, Titan possesses an active methane cycle in which methane evaporates, forms clouds, falls as rain, flows through river channels and collects in lakes and seas before evaporating again. Scientists say this makes Titan the closest known planetary analogue to Earth hydrological system, despite its vastly different environmental conditions. The Cassini spacecraft mapped Titan's hidden surface using radar o...

Greenland's ice sheet lost an estimated 105 billion tonnes of ice during the 2024–25 season with scientists warning that the increasing spread of darkened ice is creating a self reinforcing cycle that could accelerate future melting. Satellite observations showed that during the summer of 2025, large areas of Greenland's ice sheet became visibly darker as black carbon, dust and other impurities accumulated on the surface after seasonal snow melted away. The darker surface absorbed more sunlight instead of reflecting it, intensifying melting through a process known as the albedo feedback. According to researchers, the melt season reached an exceptional peak between July 7 and July 20 when melting extended across much of the ice sheet. For three consecutive days, more than 80% of Green...

  New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the southwest monsoon is likely to weaken across parts of western and southern India over the next two weeks, raising concerns about delayed crop sowing and agricultural output in key farming regions. According to IMD scientists, below average rainfall is expected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala due to an unfavourable Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) and the low likelihood of new low-pressure systems forming during the period. The MJO, a tropical weather pattern that influences rainfall, is currently not in a phase that supports active monsoon conditions. The southwest monsoon provides nearly 70% of India's annual rainfall, making it vital for agriculture, water resources ...

  Mangaluru: A community led initiative aimed at preventing plastic and other waste from entering the Phalguni, Nandini and Shambhavi rivers was launched in Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday, with 46 villages selected for scientific waste management interventions. Named Hasiru Samvada the programme is a joint initiative of Alva's Education Foundation, Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, the Paryavarana Samrakshana Team, voluntary organisations, industries and educational institutions. It seeks to reduce plastic pollution at its source before waste reaches rivers and eventually the marine ecosystem. Addressing the launch event at Alva's College in Moodbidri, Principal Kurian said the initiative would establish community-based waste management systems in villages located within...

Seoul, July 12: Goyang Mayor Min Kyung seon has conducted an on site inspection of the city's disaster response system ahead of the monsoon season emphasizing proactive preparedness and rapid response as climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather events. According to Goyang City, Mayor Min visited the Disaster and Safety Situation Center on July 10 to review the city emergency response framework. The inspection covered disaster response duty systems, management of heavy rainfall prone areas, citizen evacuation procedures, the operational status of key disaster prevention facilities, and coordination among government departments. The city has been operating its summer disaster management period since May 15, maintaining a 24 hour emergency response system through the Di...