The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological Department continuously monitors weather and climate over Indian region. The annual mean land surface air temperature averaged over India during 2023 was …
every summer, pollens fly past Lake Van in Turkey. Pollens scattered in the air by various means get deposited on the lake's bed. Then a layer of mud covers it. This phenomenon repeats itself every year. An inch-thick layer of lime
the brown haze over north-India's sky could portend a dry future. Caused by liquid pollutants suspended in air, the aerosol cloud, infamous for its effects on crops and human health, may result in localised decrease of rainfall. Aerosols reduce speed of winds near the earth's surface, thus leading to reduction …
This report warns that industrialised nations must pay billions of pounds to help poorer countries tackle global warming if millions of people around the world are not to be consigned to endless poverty.
This publication provides stimulating analysis on future scenarios of energy use, which focus on a range of technologies that are expected to emerge in the coming years and decades. There is now universal recognition of the fact that new technologies and much greater use of some that already exist provide …
tiny particles called aerosols found in smoke and most types of air pollution can increase or decrease the cloud cover, claims a study conducted in the us. Whether aerosols stop or assist cloud formation depends on their capacity to absorb sun's heat, adds the study conducted by a team of …
driving on a hot, summer day, makes one wish the air conditioner was more efficient. And the sight of a vehicle stranded because of an overheated radiator immediately makes you check the temperature gauge of your car. If heat can be oppressive, science can be liberating. Researchers from the University …
Why has the Asian Brown Cloud now become the Atmospheric Brown Cloud? Brown clouds have been seen all over the world, including the us , Europe, India and China. Earlier, our focus was on South Asia; so we called these clouds the Asian Brown Cloud. Several Indian scientists and politicians …
With its foreign relations in a mess due to continuing human rights accusations, Zimbabwe's diplomatic attempts seem to have taken a turn for the desperate. President Robert Mugabe is facing the ire of conservationists due to his recent wildlife-swapping deal with China. Under the agreement, Zimbabwe will send zebras, elephants …
Lost and found: As many as 35 new amphibian species, 50 new snail species, 16 new crabs, seven new lizards and an as yet unknown species of mouse deer have been discovered in Sri Lanka, the country's Wildlife Heritage Trust (WHT) announced recently. But 19 amphibian species earlier found in …
the north-westerly heat wave, that originated in Rajasthan, has claimed 93 lives in Orissa this year. The state government is verifying another 300 deaths that could have occurred due to the same reason. The heat wave did little damage in the state initially. But its effect aggravated as the southwest …
Japan has pitted fashion lovers and conservationists in a rare battle. A current energy conservation drive urges government servants and politicians to dress casually, sans neckties and suits, from June 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005. The idea is if people feel the heat less, air conditioner thermostats can be …
South Asian emissions of fossil fuel SO2 and black carbon increased 6-fold since 1930, resulting in large atmospheric concentrations of black carbon and other aerosols. This period also witnessed strong negative trends of surface solar radiation, surface evaporation, and summer monsoon rainfall. These changes over India were accompanied by an …
South Asian emissions of fossil fuel SO2 and black carbon increased 6-fold since 1930, resulting in large atmospheric concentrations of black carbon and other aerosols. This period also witnessed strong negative trends of surface solar radiation, surface evaporation, and summer monsoon rainfall. These changes over India were accompanied by an …
In October 2004, Down To Earth carried out a survey on people's perception of climate change. We sought replies for the following questions: • What kind of local/regional changes in climate patterns have you noticed? • Has any specific climatic pattern typical to your region been affected? We received responses …
"There is nothing unusual about the climate of the past century. The warming from 1850 to 1940 is considered to be natural, a recovery from the Little Ice Age. Current warming is minor and there is mostly hype about its adverse impacts.' s fred singer President, Science and Environmental Policy …
The Southwest Asian monsoon is one of the most important climate systems of Earth. It supplies much-needed summer showers to agro-based economies like India, Bangladesh and China. Despite this, its linkages with global warming aren't well explored. In India, ironically, the New Delhi-based India Meteorological Department
The World Ocean Circulation Experiment launched in 1990 has helped researchers better understand what is now called the ocean conveyor belt: the planet's life-sustaining circulatory system. Propelled mainly by prevailing winds and differences in water density, which changes with the temperature and salinity of the sea water, oceans currents are …
