Environment - Page 18

How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Srinagar, Feb 20: The breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, known for their pristine snow-capped peaks, are facing an environmental crisis due to rising pollution caused by trekkers. As adventure tourism gains popularity, the

Feb. 21, 2025

by Monitor News Bureau

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Paris, France: Ice loss from the world’s glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that melting may be faster than previously expected in the coming years and drive sea levels higher. The world’s glaciers, which

Feb. 20, 2025

by Agencies

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

The proportion of lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked is rising, with air

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Bandipora, Jan 30 (KNO): Once believed to be extinct in the Himalayan region, the elusive Eurasian

Glacial lakes worldwide expanding fast since 1990: Study

New Delhi: The volume of glacial lakes worldwide has increased by about 50 per cent since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change, show 30 years of NASA satellite

Sep. 6, 2020

Kashmir stares at huge water crisis as glaciers recede by 28 percent: Study

Srinagar: A new study has revealed that glaciers in Kashmir have receded by 28 percent in the last four decades. Entitled, “Satellite-observed glacier recession in the Kashmir Himalaya, India, from 1980 to

Aug. 28, 2020

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Heavy rains break dry spell; landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Jammu parts

Srinagar: Widespread rainfall on Wednesday broke the prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir However, rains triggered landslides blocking the Srinagar-Jammu National highway for the second day. As per the MeT department,

Aug. 26, 2020

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

Three persons die as rains trigger landslides in Reasi

Jammu: Three persons including a woman were buried alive under a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Reasi district, officials said on Tuesday. They said on the intervening night of August 24

Aug. 25, 2020

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News

Air pollution levels drop by 20 percent in Kashmir, thanks to lockdown

Srinagar: Lockdown seemed to have healed nature as air quality has shown a dramatic improvement in Kashmir for the last five months. Data compiled by the Pollution Control Board (PCB), Kashmir, has

Aug. 23, 2020

Rules amended to give mining permits to Panchayats in J&K; Geology and mining dept to secure clearances on their behalf

Srinagar: In a first, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has asked the Department of Geology and Mining to secure environmental and other official clearances for mining projects on behalf of the

Aug. 19, 2020

Business·Environment·Kashmir·Latest News

Dry spell triggers massive forest fire at Dachigam

Srinagar: Prolonged dry spell has triggered a massive fire in the forest areas surrounding Mahadev Peak at Dachigam National Park here. Situated at an altitude of 10000 feet, Mahadev is the highest

Aug. 18, 2020

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News

Mumbai fishermen catch endangered giant fish, probe ordered

Mumbai: A fishing trawler in the Arabian Sea, around 40-50 km off Colaba, netted a big and unexpected catch late on Tuesday night – a giant whale shark found to weigh over 2,000

Aug. 13, 2020

Environment·India·Latest News·News

Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, reveals NASA

New Delhi: Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, NASA has revealed after developing a new prediction of the shape of the magnetic bubble surrounding our solar system. Using data from NASA

Aug. 9, 2020

Environment·World

UK records hottest day in August in 17 years

London:The UK recorded its hottest day in August after 17 years, as temperatures reached 36.4 degrees Celsius in south-east England, the Met Office said. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, the mercury

Aug. 9, 2020

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Environment - Page 18

How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Glacial lakes worldwide expanding fast since 1990: Study

Kashmir stares at huge water crisis as glaciers recede by 28 percent: Study

Heavy rains break dry spell; landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Jammu parts

Three persons die as rains trigger landslides in Reasi

Air pollution levels drop by 20 percent in Kashmir, thanks to lockdown

Rules amended to give mining permits to Panchayats in J&K; Geology and mining dept to secure clearances on their behalf

Dry spell triggers massive forest fire at Dachigam

Mumbai fishermen catch endangered giant fish, probe ordered

Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, reveals NASA

UK records hottest day in August in 17 years

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