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Organ damage and death by heatstroke: Doctors spell out health tips

Mid-Day Premium Organ damage and death by heatstroke: Doctors spell out health tips

Mumbaikars are trying their best to keep themselves cool during this blazing heat, but the risk of heat-induced ailments cannot be ignored. Mid-day.com dialled city health experts to seek guidance on how citizens can protect themselves from heatstrokes

22 April,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Africa needs $277bn/yr for climate adaptation

Africa needs $277bn/yr for climate adaptation

Adesina said the ongoing devastating drought in several parts of Africa underscored the need for all stakeholders to come together to accelerate support for Africa

22 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Is action on climate change a human right?

Is action on climate change a human right?

But Judge Siofra O’Leary, the president of the European Court of Human Rights, came down with mixed judgements

10 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Strasbourg | Agencies
Climate change impacts right to equality: SC

Climate change impacts right to equality: SC

The top court recalled an earlier order of April 2021 that required undergrounding of overhead transmission lines across an area of over 80,000 sq km in the two states

09 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Doctors caution on heat-related illness as mercury set to reach 40 degrees C

Doctors caution on heat-related illness as mercury set to reach 40 degrees C

As mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius, doctors on Saturday advised caution on heat-related illness

06 April,2024 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Current parameters to map progress anti-climate: PM Modi tells Bill Gates

Current parameters to map progress anti-climate: PM Modi tells Bill Gates

In a free-wheeling conversation with Bill Gates, PM Modi also said that climate action has gained momentum since the G20 Summit in India last year.

29 March,2024 01:12 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
What is a 'worm moon' and does it still mark the start of spring?

What is a 'worm moon' and does it still mark the start of spring?

The worm moon may be losing its significance, as climate change leads to wetter summers and milder winters in much of the world, opines Kevin Richard Butt from the University of Central Lancashire

27 March,2024 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
First-time voters in Maharashtra consider climate action a key poll issue

First-time voters in Maharashtra consider climate action a key poll issue

The survey titled 'Perception of First-Time Voters (aged 18-22 years) on Climate Education in India' revealed that 52.2 per cent of respondents advocate for climate education as the government's most effective strategy to combat the climate crisis

23 March,2024 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
First-time voters swayed by political views on climate change: Survey

First-time voters swayed by political views on climate change: Survey

Findings indicate early climate education is essential for government to take on pressing issue

23 March,2024 04:14 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
World leaders push nuclear energy to curb climate change

World leaders push nuclear energy to curb climate change

“We have to do everything possible to to facilitate the contribution of nuclear energy,” said Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency

22 March,2024 06:33 AM IST | Brussels | Agencies

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