During a 2006 El Niño event in Indonesia, local communities and NGOs battled severe forest and peatland fires caused by drought, slash-and-burn agriculture, and the grass-fire cycle, offering lessons in resourcefulness.
Kashmir's paddy farmers are experiencing their most successful harvest in years, attributing the improved yield to ideal temperatures, sunshine, and rainfall after facing floods and dry spells.
Greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost, wetlands, freshwater, and wildfires could increase human-caused warming by 20-30% by 2100, a new study estimates. Methane is a significant contributor.
Scientists have developed a new method to predict how much mangrove forests can reduce wave intensity during severe storms, improving coastal protection models.
A study found that dolphins along Florida's Atlantic coast use distinct underwater areas for socializing and for feeding. Researchers used an acoustic wave glider to collect data.
Cholera deaths increased by 30% in 2025, reaching the highest annual figure reported to the WHO since 1999, despite fewer cases. Seven countries accounted for 90% of global cases and deaths.
Pastoralist communities in a Ugandan subregion are incorporating previously unused wild edible plants into their diets to cope with food shortages, a study reveals.
Maharashtra's government has declared drought in 265 talukas due to a weak monsoon, leading to significant crop damage and farmer losses. Relief measures have been announced.
An observational essay details the formation and dissipation of orographic cap clouds over Himalayan peaks, driven by wind and condensation dynamics, not stationary objects.
India is enhancing agricultural visibility with satellite imagery and digital tools. The focus now shifts to translating this data into actionable intelligence, decisions, and improved economic outcomes for farmers.