Environment-News-The Economic Times - Seite 2 
In a first, SC strikes balance between climate and ecology
The Supreme Court struck a delicate balance between the country's drive to transition from fossil fuel-based electricity to renewable energy and protection of the highly endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in a first-ever judgment recognising the dangers of climate change and supporting India's ambitious international commitment to achieve 'zero emission' by 2070.
In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change
Emotional response to climate change affects policy preference to tackle it
In bid to protect whales, Polynesian indigenous groups give them 'personhood'
Polynesian indigenous groups revere whales, legally recognized as persons in historic treaty. Maori, He Whakaputanga Moana, Hinemoana Halo Ocean Initiative, Mere Takoko, Whanganui River, Tuheitia Potatau te Wherowhero VII, Rarotonga, Maori king, paramount chiefs, indigenous navigation, ship strikes, climate change threats involved.
Energy agency announces $6 billion to slash emissions in industrial facilities
Common sand boa rescued from Nerul sector 29
Unlocking the mystery: Scientists reveal genetics behind brown pandas in China
Genetic research on brown pandas in the Qinling Mountains reveals unique coloration due to natural genetic variation. The study sheds light on panda genetics, aiding in species conservation and enhancing knowledge of genetics in the animal kingdom.
Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow - Here's what that could mean for your garden
Spring brings gardening enthusiasts to stores. USDA's new map reflects climate change impact on plant success. Hardiness zones crucial for thriving plants in evolving climates. Temperature shifts and pests challenge gardeners, requiring adaptation for successful cultivation.
Saved from whaling, blue whales now face threat from global warming, human activities: Study
Blue whales, the largest animals, face challenges like global warming, pollution, and disrupted food sources. Genetic variations exist among populations in different regions. Conservation efforts are crucial for biodiversity. Genomic analysis challenges current subspecies classification. Human-induced threats endanger blue whales despite protection from whaling. Enhanced conservation measures are needed to ensure their survival.
New approach: Multiple swarms of drones to tackle natural disasters like forest fires
IISc researchers develop a cutting-edge approach using coordinated multi-swarm drones equipped with advanced sensors and algorithms to combat forest fires efficiently. The technology aims to revolutionize disaster response strategies for wildfires and other natural calamities.
Global warming to raise food prices, inflation: study
Global warming and heatwaves are expected to further increase food prices and overall inflation across the world in future, according to new research from scientists and the European Central Bank. For this new study, researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the European Central Bank drew on historical price and weather data from 121 countries between 1996 and 2021.
WMO report: 9 key highlights on climate change and planet's health
It's a boy! Athens zoo welcomes birth of rare pygmy hippo
Male pygmy hippo born at Athens' Attica Zoological Park in 2024, a significant event for conservation efforts. The baby joins parents Lizzie and Jamal, the only pygmy hippos at the zoo, in the hope to grow into a healthy adult.
UN issues 'red alert', warns 'planet on the brink' after warmest decade on record