Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake
A significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Chile and Argentina, prompting a tsunami warning. Chilean authorities initially ordered coastal evacuations in the Magallanes region, anticipating potential tsunami waves. Fortunately, the evacuation order was later lifted as no immediate injuries or damage were reported, though Argentina issued a localized evacuation order.
Centre defers May 4 meeting with farmers over participation of Punjab Government
Union Agriculture Ministry claims the farming community harboured deep resentment against the Punjab government over the eviction of protesting farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri border points in March
Climate change made fire conditions twice as likely in South Korea blazes: Study
Human-induced climate change made the ultra-dry and warm conditions that fanned South Korea's deadliest wildfires in history this March twice as likely and more intense, researchers said Thursday. South Korea's deadliest wildfires were made much more likely by climate change, said Clair Barnes, a WWA researcher from the Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London.
New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves
New Zealand faced severe weather conditions, prompting a state of emergency in Christchurch due to heavy downpours and river overflows. Wellington experienced destructive gales, leading to flight cancellations and warnings for residents to stay indoors. Heavy snow and large waves impacted other regions, causing power outages and disruptions to daily life, with the storm expected to ease on Friday.
Madhya Pradesh farmers involved in stubble burning to lose Kisan Samman Nidhi aid
The State Cabinet suspends financial aid for farmers burning stubble to control pollution, impacting minimum support pricepurchases for a year
Odisha transfers 1025 crore to 51 lakh farmers account on Akshaya Tritiya
The State sets a target to bring 15 lakh hectares of land under irrigation in the next five years, with an investment of around 1,00,000 crore, says Odisha CM
Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yields
In drought-stricken Iraq, farmers like Hadi Saheb are drilling wells to tap into groundwater reserves, enabling them to cultivate desert lands and increase wheat production. While this government-backed initiative boosts food security, experts warn that unsustainable groundwater extraction threatens to deplete this vital resource, mirroring past experiences in neighboring countries and raising concerns about long-term water availability.
Centre hikes sugarcane price by 4.41% to 355 per quintal for 2025-26
A premium of 3.46 per quintal for each 0.1% increase in sugar recovery over and above 10.25% will be provided to farmers. A reduction in FRP by 3.46 per quintal will be for every 0.1% decrease in recovery rate
Can the world's oldest tree survive 'progress'?
In Chile's ancient rainforest, the 'Gran Abuelo,' a 5,400-year-old tree, faces a new threat from a proposed highway. Scientists warn the road will increase the risk of wildfires and endanger the Alerce trees, which are vital for climate research. Researchers are working to protect this ancient tree and its surrounding ecosystem.
Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield
Hadi Saheb is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture
A Chickens Dream: The Perfect Home for Our Feathery Friends!
The Roost & Root Model 12 chicken coop is the ideal choice for farmers seeking durability, easy assembly, and convenience. With features like solar-powered doors, built-in waterers, and feeders, it offers a secure, low-maintenance home for up to 20 chickens.
UK, Italy's Eni unveil deal on carbon capture project
The UK government and Italian energy company Eni Thursday announced a deal to create a major carbon capture and storage network to store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the Irish Sea. Eni plans to store 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year, a quantity that could rise to 10 million after 2030, equivalent to the emissions of four million cars.
Scarcity of brides hits Old Mysore region
Finding brides for young farmers has become a social challenge in several parts of Karnataka. Farmers leaders cite non-remunerative agriculture and the skewed sex ratio as key reasons for this issue
At 93, Galapagos tortoise becomes a mom to four: See adorable photos
Uptick in farmer suicides in Marathwada this year
Landmark Nepal survey estimates nearly 400 elusive snow leopards
Nepal's first nationwide survey of the threatened snow leopard estimated nearly 400 of the elusive big cats in the Himalayan nation, wildlife officials said Tuesday. It offers the most comprehensive national estimate of snow leopards -- also known as the ghosts of mountains -- previously estimated by the IUCN to be in the range of 301-400.
Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns
Pope Francis, deeply moved by the devastation he witnessed in Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan, channeled his experience into his landmark encyclical Praised Be. This document framed care for the planet as a moral imperative, criticizing the global north's economic practices for harming the Earth and disproportionately affecting the poor.
Global warming is a security threat and armies must adapt: experts
From responding to weather disasters to rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are exposed to climate change and cannot let it become a strategic lind spot, security experts say. What I worry about, as someone who worked in national security for a long time, is this blind spot puts the US at risk, she said.
Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission
It may be the gateway to the vast Sahara desert, but that doesn't mean it's free of that modern scourge of the environment -- the rubbish humanity discards. For him, a clean environment is vital for future generations, and he hopes the initiative will be just the first in a series of campaigns to clean up the desert. vid-anr/fka/srm/dcp/tym
Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation
An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation.the military had the resources and high discipline to accelerate the food project while securing stability and security in the region.
UK wildfires push records in first four months of 2025
More than 110 wildfires have raged in the UK since the start of the year, according to satellite data released Monday, making it one of the worst years on record. The EFFIS data is based on satellite readings and only maps fires that are 30 hectares or larger -- accounting for the difference with records from the local authority.
Bogota ends one year of climate-induced water rationing
Residents in Colombia's biggest city Bogota won a much-desired reprieve from year-long water rationing Friday, with authorities announcing tough climate-induced cuts will end. While climate change has worsened the city's water woes, Andres Torres, director of the Water Institute at Javeriana University in Bogota, said cuts were like an x-ray exposing poor resource management over years.
India's First Prototype Fast-Breeder Reactor To Be Commissioned By September 2026
The commissioning of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) will mark the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear programme that aims to recycle spent fuel to reduce the inventory of radioactive waste.
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan. With targets set at 73 gigawatts (GW) for solar and 38 GW for onshore wind energy by 2030 -- and a significant increase to 296 GW and 230 GW by 2050 -- the plan looks eally ambitious, said Andri Prasetiyo, senior researcher at Senik Centre Asia.
Favourable weather may herald bountiful rabi wheat harvest in Punjab and Haryana
However, untimely rain, wind andhailstorms over the past two days in some parts of the key grain-producing States have triggered concerns that the standing crop could be damaged
Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities improve labour efficiency
Study by National Law School of India University and IIT-Madras researchers finds farmers move affects farm operations positively
Tamil Nadu posts marginally higher coverage of foodgrains in 2024-25 over 2023-24
Puducherry govt. to offer subsidised silage to dairy farmers to enhance livestock productivity
India's farm exports may withstand US tariffs as competitors face steeper duties, says economist
Despite the newly imposed 26% tariff by the U.S. on Indian goods, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati believes India may maintain or even expand its agricultural exports to the U.S. compared to regional competitors facing higher tariffs. With countries like China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and Thailand (36%) facing steeper duties, India holds a relative tariff advantage, especially in seafood and rice exports.
