Visuals from Uttarakhand show severe waterlogging, flood-like situation as heavy rains continue

Heavy rainfall continued in Uttarakhand on Tuesday as most parts of the state remained under yellow and orange alerts. Visuals from the Bhimtal-Nainital stretch show severe waterlogging and flood-like conditions. Schools in Dehradun stayed closed, while two people died after a four-wheeler got swept away in the heavy rain.

US border patrol expected to aid Grand Canyon search for missing person

A US border patrol search team will join the Grand Canyon mission to find one missing person after a fatal flash flood hit the park on Saturday. Nearly 80 people got rescued, but two hikers died. "As of right now, they have no reason to believe there's anybody besides the one."

Majra waste plant protest escalates as thousands march in Nalagarh, demand immediate relocation

Thousands marched in Nalagarh today to protest against the Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited plant at Majra. Residents demanded the immediate relocation of the facility, citing severe pollution concerns. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the SDM, seeking an independent scientific investigation into local water sources and the environment’s safety.

Avoid 'unfamiliar, unusual' fish from Nepal's flood waters, Bihar govt. advisory cautions

The Bihar government issued an advisory on September 1, 2026, warning people against eating unfamiliar fish from flood waters. Minister Nand Kishor Ram said, "People should not consume any unfamiliar or unusual fish from the flood waters of Nepal." Many residents got sick after eating fish caught near the border.

'It wasn't the lake': Why global warming and poor monitoring may have led to Nepal floods

The Nepal tragedy has claimed over a thousand lives, with 3,916 people still missing. Experts said the 26 August flood did not start from a barrier lake bursting. Instead, debris blocked rivers later. Rescue teams got help from helicopters to reach stranded communities as the situation remained unstable and unpredictable.

Nepal must make climate justice top national priority, says Environment Minister

Nepal’s Forestry and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary said on September 1, 2026, that climate justice must become a top national priority. Her call followed flash floods that killed 1,000 people. She said, “Unless we can present this agenda as our right and our claim, we cannot give it the priority.”

White froth appears on Periyar River near Edayar industrial area in Keralam

White froth appeared on the Periyar River near the Edayar industrial area on Tuesday. Residents noticed the foam around 7.30 a.m. and alerted officials. Purushan Eloor said, “We suspect that the discharge of untreated waste from the bonemeal and chicken waste rendering units in Edayar industrial area may have resulted.”

Kudzu was brought to America as a garden plant; scientists now warn its tangled vines can become wildfire fuel

Kudzu arrived in the United States in 1876 as an ornamental vine. Scientists now warn that its tangled vines can become wildfire fuel. The plant spreads across forests and roadsides, creating dry litter and ladder fuels. Researchers say this dense growth allows flames to move upwards, posing new fire risks.

Generative AI and sustainability: Promise and paradox

Generative AI offers two ways to build a sustainable future by improving climate risk modelling and ESG reporting. While it helps companies track data and efficiency, the technology also carries a heavy environmental footprint. Experts said, "GenAI is most effective as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for human judgment."

Flood-borne fish from Nepal prompt caution in Gandak belt

The Bihar government issued a safety advisory on Tuesday after floodwaters from Nepal brought unusual fish into the Gandak basin. Officials asked residents in West Champaran and Gopalganj not to eat or sell these fish. “Do not consume any unidentified or unusual-looking fish,” the department said to ensure public safety.

After 40 years of tracking his birds, George Divoky’s 'lonely vigil' reveals a changing world.

George Divoky started tracking black guillemots on Cooper Island in 1972 after finding 10 breeding pairs nesting under old Navy debris. He lived in a lone cabin and worked alone for many years. By 1989, the colony grew to 200 breeding pairs, creating one of the longest records of Arctic birds.