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How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Srinagar, Feb 20: The breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, known for their pristine snow-capped peaks, are facing an environmental crisis due to rising pollution caused by trekkers. As adventure tourism gains popularity, the

Feb. 21, 2025

by Monitor News Bureau

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Paris, France: Ice loss from the world’s glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that melting may be faster than previously expected in the coming years and drive sea levels higher. The world’s glaciers, which

Feb. 20, 2025

by Agencies

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

The proportion of lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked is rising, with air

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Bandipora, Jan 30 (KNO): Once believed to be extinct in the Himalayan region, the elusive Eurasian

Winter Chill Eases: Why Delhi and North India Are Suddenly Warmer

Delhi’s minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 9.3 degrees Celsius, 1.8 notches above the normal for this time of the season. “This morning the minimum temperature of Delhi was around 12

Jan. 22, 2025

Environment

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Overuse of Fertilizers Threatens Bees and Flowers, Reveals 169-Year-Old Experiment

Extensive use of fertilisers in agriculture grasslands significantly reduces the population of pollinators and the number of flowers, a two-year study at the world’s longest-running ecological experiment, Park Grass, Rothamsted, has found.

Jan. 21, 2025

Environment

2024 Declared India’s Warmest Year Since 1901: Weather Office

New Delhi:The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average. The annual mean land surface air

Jan. 1, 2025

Environment

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India adds 1,445 sq km to green cover from 2021 to 2023.

India’s total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023, according to the latest government data. The

Dec. 21, 2024

Environment

Leh to Face Steepest Summer Temperature Rise, India’s Maximums to Increase by 1.5°C by 2043: Data

A report titled Climate Change Projections for India (2021–2040) has warned of severe implications for India’s climate, economy and food security in the coming decades. The new climate data set was published by Azim

Nov. 20, 2024

Environment

Climate emergency: Jhelum water level drops to all-time low

Srinagar, Nov 6: The water level of Jhelum has dropped to an all-time low in Kashmir. Kashmir Weather, an independent forecaster, said the water level at Sangam dropped to minus 0.82 feet

Nov. 7, 2024

Environment·Kashmir

Antarctic Ozone Hole May Fully Recover by 2066: Study

Each year, a seasonal thinning of the ozone layer appears over Antarctica, a reminder of environmental damage done by industrial chemicals. However, 2024 has brought encouraging news, as this year’s ozone depletion was

Nov. 5, 2024

Environment

Why Ladakh Is Sinking Beneath China in a Tectonic Tug-Of-War

Hanle, Ladakh: The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China – a continuous

Nov. 4, 2024

Environment

Could Injecting Diamond Dust Into the Atmosphere Help Cool the Planet?

As the climate crisis deepens, scientists have been pondering ways to cool the planet. A new study proposes to spray millions of tonnes of diamond dust in the Earth’s upper atmosphere every

Oct. 23, 2024

Environment·Science

June-August Marks India’s 2nd-Hottest Quarter Since 1970: Report

New Delhi: India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970, with over one-third of the country’s population enduring at least seven days of dangerous heat, according to a

Sep. 18, 2024

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How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Winter Chill Eases: Why Delhi and North India Are Suddenly Warmer

Overuse of Fertilizers Threatens Bees and Flowers, Reveals 169-Year-Old Experiment

2024 Declared India’s Warmest Year Since 1901: Weather Office

India adds 1,445 sq km to green cover from 2021 to 2023.

Leh to Face Steepest Summer Temperature Rise, India’s Maximums to Increase by 1.5°C by 2043: Data

Climate emergency: Jhelum water level drops to all-time low

Antarctic Ozone Hole May Fully Recover by 2066: Study

Why Ladakh Is Sinking Beneath China in a Tectonic Tug-Of-War

Could Injecting Diamond Dust Into the Atmosphere Help Cool the Planet?

June-August Marks India’s 2nd-Hottest Quarter Since 1970: Report

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