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Last updated: 2026-02-23 09:59:52
  • Climate change adds to woes of 'tiger widows' of Sunderbans
    Published on: 2026-02-21 21:15 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    In the Sunderbans, 'tiger widows' face immense hardship, grappling with social ostracization and financial instability after losing husbands to tiger attacks. Climate change exacerbates human-tiger conflict, submerging habitats and forcing residents into dangerous foraging. Conservation efforts like mangrove planting offer some hope, but these women still struggle for basic needs and a dignified life.

  • Mumbai records Feb's fifth worst AQI at 130; 'moderate' as per CPCB's SAMEER app
    Published on: 2026-02-20 23:01 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

  • BBC Inside Science
    Published on: 2026-02-19 17:00 | Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

    The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.

  • Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits
    Published on: 2026-02-18 14:54 | Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

    Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.

  • More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
    Published on: 2026-02-10 10:19 | Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

    The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

  • EU official announces 300-strong firefighting force to battle wildfires across Europe
    Published on: 2026-02-06 23:01 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    The EU has established a 300-strong continentwide firefighting force to combat escalating wildfires, a response to Europe's worst wildfire year in 2025, intensified by climate change. This rapid reaction unit, a significant step forward, aims to provide swift deployment and solidarity across member states.

  • Lower pollution during Covid boosted methane: Study
    Published on: 2026-02-06 22:48 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    In an ironic twist, lower air pollution during Covid lockdowns fuelled an unprecedented surge in the powerful greenhouse gas methane in the early 2020s, a study said Thursday. "For me, this means we need to improve air quality and, even more importantly, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, to offset these negative effects linked to the chemical-climate relationship," Saunois said.

  • BBC Inside Science
    Published on: 2026-02-05 21:00 | Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

    New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.

  • US braces for historic winter storm; power outage risks mount, flights cancelled
    Published on: 2026-01-24 09:06 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    A colossal winter tempest is wreaking havoc across a significant portion of the United States, bringing with it an onslaught of freezing rain and subzero Arctic air. Meteorologists are alerting residents that the storm might cause devastation akin to hurricane-force conditions. With life-threatening wind chills becoming common, the risk of frostbite looms large.

  • UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
    Published on: 2026-01-21 09:00 | Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

    The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.