Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

NewsIndia NewsExtreme monsoon may lead to dip in sea fish catch: StudyTrendingA new study reveals that stronger, more unpredictable monsoons, driven by global warming, could devastate fish populations in the Indian Ocean. By analyzing ancient plankton shells, researchers found that past monsoon extremes led to collapses in marine productivity in the Bay of Bengal. These disruptions, caused by altered river runoff and ocean stratification, threaten the region's vital fisheries.

1 month ago | science.org | Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

NEW DELHI—At a recent conference here on climate change in India, scientists put up a startling slide. On a world map showing how 2024 temperatures deviated from a historical baseline, many countries were colored deep red, denoting an increase of 1°C to 2°C. But one large, pale spot stood out in the tropics. As Indians gird themselves for what could be a third summer in a row of extreme heat, they might be surprised to hear their country is warming more slowly than many others.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

13 hours agoWatch: First dire wolf’s howl for 10,000 years after scientists bring extinct species ‘back to life’The dire wolf, an ancient species that went extinct more than 10,000 years ago, has been revived in a “de-extinction” according to scientists. On Monday (7 April), Texas-based Colossal Biosciences said they have revived the extinct species famously featured in Game of Thrones with three puppies: Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi.

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

NewsIndia NewsMumbai residents show 'will to pay' for mangrove conservationTrendingMangroves provide crucial benefits to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including storm protection, pollution absorption, and safeguarding fish breeding grounds. IIT Bombay researchers estimate these services to be worth at least Rs 1,700 crore annually for the region, highlighting the significant economic value of conserving mangroves. Mangroves contribute to Mumbai in a host of ways.

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

NewsCity Newsmumbai News‘Rural communities show most awareness of climate change’TrendingMumbai: The MMR is home to some 22,300 hectares of mangrove, while Mumbai hosts about 6,522 hectares, according to some estimates.