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downtoearth.org.in > climate-change > sweat-for-survival-how-long-can-indias-informal-labour-bear-the-heat

Sweat for survival? How long can India’s informal labour bear the heat

6+ hour, 53+ min ago  (102+ words) Driven by global climate change and local environmental stresses, heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer, and intense, especially in northern, central, and eastern India. In 2024, people experienced nearly 20 days of extreme heat, starting earlier and ending later, leaving little time…...

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downtoearth.org.in > food > my-food-story-a-savoury-item-that-is-not-boring

My Food Story: A savoury item that is not ‘boring’

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (177+ words) My mother used to make this recipe for me as I was a sportsperson during my school days and was not allowed to eat any fried or fancy snacks item unlike other k My mother used to make this recipe…...

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downtoearth.org.in > climate-change > daily-heat-tracker-highest-jump-of-6c-recorded-by-srinagar

Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump of 6°C recorded by Srinagar

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (22+ words) Srinagar Heat Spike: City records a 6C rise, highlighting climate change impacts. Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump of 6C recorded by Srinagar...

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downtoearth.org.in > africa > how-hot-is-your-home-nigerian-study-explores-comfort-levels-in-buildings

How hot is your home? Nigerian study explores comfort levels in buildings

6+ mon, 6+ day ago  (799+ words) A Nigerian study challenges global heating comfort standards by revealing that residents in tropical climates can tolerate higher indoor temperatures than previously assumed. This opens up possibilities for using local materials and passive design techniques to enhance comfort in low-cost…...

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Climate-fuelled El Nino events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (702+ words) Recent research highlights the alarming impact of climate-fuelled El Ni'o events on tropical insects, including butterflies and beetles. The study underscores the urgent need for global efforts to understand and mitigate the effects of climate change on these vital species…...

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downtoearth.org.in > science-technology > why-on-earth-is-the-planets-day-getting-shorter

Why on Earth is the planet’s day getting shorter?

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (856+ words) Earth's rotation is affected by various factors, including atmospheric winds, ocean currents, and the Moon's gravitational pull, leading to shorter days like August 5, 2025. These changes have been meticulously measured since the 1970s, with leap seconds introduced to correct time discrepancies. The…...

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downtoearth.org.in > africa > heatwaves-aggravate-urban-air-pollution-in-sub-saharan-africa-study-finds

Heatwaves aggravate urban air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (389+ words) A study published in the journal Nature on July 21, 2025 has highlighted the compound risks of heat and air pollution in cities across sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing on Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, researchers examined how extreme heat events interact with urban…...

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Daily Heat Tracker: Srinagar, Itanagar see highest rise in maximum temperature over average

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (26+ words) Weather Alert: Srinagar and Itanagar experience record-breaking temperature spikes, surpassing average highs. Daily Heat Tracker: Srinagar, Itanagar see highest rise in maximum temperature over average...

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Daily Heat Tracker: Night-temperature in Srinagar 7°C above normal

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (23+ words) Srinagar Weather Alert: Night temperatures soar 7C above normal, raising concerns for residents. Daily Heat Tracker: Night-temperature in Srinagar 7C above normal...

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Daily Heat Tracker: Srinagar records biggest rise of 5°C in both maximum & minimum temperatures

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (35+ words) Srinagar Weather Update: City's temperature sees a dramatic 5C rise, marking the largest increase in both maximum and minimum levels. Daily Heat Tracker: Srinagar records biggest rise of 5C in both maximum & minimum temperatures...