102 taluks to be declared drought-hit after discussion in next Cabinet meeting
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
Stating that the current rainfall deficiency in Karnataka was among the four worst recorded since 1976, Deputy Chief Minister G.
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top 54%Ominous sign Super El Niño is here: Ocean temperatures hit record high
Mail Onlineby Wiliam Hunter24 Aug 2026
- READ MORE: Why Super El Niño will wreak havoc on Britain this winter - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Global ocean temperatures have hit the highest level on...
Crowd tests their luck getting close to wild bear for pictures and video at Mount Rainer
FOX Newsby Sean Joseph24 Aug 2026
The willingness of people to walk up to animals in the wild will never cease to amaze. The lack of awareness of the dangers of doing so is astounding.
In Spain & South Africa, communities use restoration to ‘grow’ fire insurance (commentary)
Mongabay Globalby Erik Hoffner24 Aug 2026
- Managing fire as a part of restoring ecosystems is vital to protecting both communities and economies from disaster: While fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, when forests are poorly...
What happens inside a wildfire? A Ph.D. student is finding out
Phys.orgby Alexander Servantez24 Aug 2026
What happens inside a wildfire? A Ph.D. student is finding out What happens during a wildfire? The short answer is: much more than we know.
Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record, and that's bad for fish and us
The Independentby Seth Borenstein24 Aug 2026
The world's oceans simmered to their hottest temperatures on record over the weekend and are likely to warm even further in the next few months, putting stress on life in the water and on land too...
Queen conch snails are in danger. So conservationists made them a hatchery on wheels
Good Good Goodby André Habet24 Aug 2026
- International demand for queen conch meat and shells has led to severe overharvesting, while habitat degradation, pollution, and warming waters add further threats.
Proposal to use industrial waste, nuke power for eco-friendly cement
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
Cement manufacturing accounts for roughly 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To address this, N. Bhanumathidas and N.
It just got way easier to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change
Mother Jonesby Rachel Santarsiero24 Aug 2026
Deadly heatwaves in May smashed records in the UK, France, Spain, and parts of North Africa. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh saw April temperatures soar to 113-122 degrees Fahrenheit.
How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know
The Conversation Australiaby Kevin Trenberth, Distinguished Scholar, National Center for Atmospheric Research; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau24 Aug 2026
Months out from its projected peak, El Niño is already helping push ocean temperatures into record territory.
Why ancient grasslands, once plowed, don't grow back the same
Phys.orgby Michigan State University24 Aug 2026
Why ancient grasslands, once plowed, don't grow back the same When a 10,000-year-old prairie is plowed up to plant corn or a savanna is consumed by a strip mall, these once-grassy expanses, if left...
Mapping the 'hidden highways' of Mexico's illegal wildlife trade
Phys.orgby Arizona State University24 Aug 2026
Mapping the 'hidden highways' of Mexico's illegal wildlife trade For decades, wildlife traffickers have illegally captured and sold hundreds of thousands of wild parrots native to Mexico.
Europe's buildings are designed for a climate that no longer exists—new open dataset offers a fix
Phys.orgby Norwegian University24 Aug 2026
Europe's buildings are designed for a climate that no longer exists—new open dataset offers a fix The weather files engineers use to design buildings are built from decades of historical...
Government lifts ban on wheat exports, cites farmers’ interests amid depressed local prices
The Hinduby PTI24 Aug 2026
The government on Monday (August 24, 2026) lifted the export ban on wheat and wheat products with immediate effect and said the decision is aimed at boosting farmers' income amid depressed domestic...
French tourist dies in California’s Death Valley after being stranded in heat
World news | The Guardianby Maya Yang24 Aug 2026
A French tourist recently died in Death Valley national park after a car mishap left him stranded in 116F (47C) weather.
Terror threat looms over coastal destination as US warns attacks could strike without notice
FOX Newsby Andrea Margolis24 Aug 2026
Americans are being warned to avoid parts of an African safari destination where terrorists have targeted upscale lodges frequented by international big-game hunters.
BJP spokesperson urges Modi to make sewage and effluent treatment mandatory before discharge into rivers
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
BJP’s Mysuru spokesperson M.A. Mohan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make treatment of sewage and industrial effluents mandatory across the country before its discharge into rivers.
Data centres to use nearly as much power as every NSW and Victorian home by 2036
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans24 Aug 2026
In short: Data centres are expected to draw as much power from the grid by 2036 as all homes in NSW and Victoria do today, the energy market operator has forecast.
Indiana Mayor Speaks Out as Residents Near Two Weeks Without Power
The New Republicby Hafiz Rashid24 Aug 2026
Gary, Indiana, has been without electricity for nearly two weeks after a powerful storm hit the area, closing businesses, closing schools, ruining food, stopping gas pumps, and causing food lines.
INCOIS advisory helps fishermen net Hilsa bonanza off Bengal coast
The Hinduby V Geetanath24 Aug 2026
Earlier this month, on August 11, fishermen returning to the Digha coast of West Bengal brought back an exceptionally large haul of Hilsa fish, with landings estimated at 30-40 tonnes in a single...