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Seven people have died in France due to the heatwave, with the UK seeing "unprecedented heat" for May. Temperatures in London are much higher than usual, and Germany also saw its first 30C day. France's Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said seven people "had died in circumstances directly or indirectly linked to the current heatwave."
Dartmoor's ancient temperate rainforest, a rare European treasure, is in a poor state. Campaigners want it doubled in size. The Duchy of Cornwall plans to expand two key woodland pockets, saying, "Our ambition is to double the extent of duchy-managed Atlantic rainforest." This aligns with new government funding for habitat restoration.
Europe's sweltering under a heat wave, with France and the UK seeing record May temps! A "heat dome" from Africa is causing this unusual warmth. Scientists warn Europe is warming fast, making heat waves worse. The Met Office said, "This heat would be exceptional... even in mid-summer, let alone May."
Europe is facing a brutal heatwave, with the UK and France breaking temperature records for May. A "heat dome" is trapping hot air, making it feel like "a mini version of hell." This extreme weather is a clear sign of climate change, with experts warning it could become the new normal.
Trees on Ludhiana's agri varsity campus now tell their stories! Over 200 QR codes on heritage trees let you scan and learn about their names, uses, and importance. This cool project turns the campus into an "interactive library" for everyone to explore and learn about nature.
CSE is offering a course on Global Climate Law and Governance, covering regulations, policy, and new frontiers. It explores international and national actions, legal principles, and fairness in climate action. The course aims to "bridge foundational knowledge with future-facing developments," empowering participants in global climate talks.
In Yamunanagar, a crackdown on illegal mining led to 13 vehicles being seized in just one week. The district administration also filed 10 FIRs and fined violators. Deputy Commissioner Preeti said, "The district administration is fully vigilant." This action follows instructions from Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
The Yamuna river in Delhi is so low that "even kids can cross it" at Wazirabad. Water levels are five feet below normal, forcing officials to dig the riverbed and divert water. This crisis is impacting two major water treatment plants, potentially leading to shutdowns and affecting supply to parts of the city.
Forest officials are pushing for action to fix 10 ponds in Noida for groundwater recharge. They wrote again on May 23, saying "no action has been implemented so far" despite earlier approvals. Restoring these ponds is vital for water conservation and the environment, especially before the monsoon.
Amritsar has processed over 6.73 lakh metric tonnes of waste by May 24, showing great progress in scientific waste management. Municipal Commissioner Bikramjit Singh Shergill said, "sanitation and waste processing activities remained consistent." This shows their focus on turning waste into useful things like bio-soil and fuel, and reducing landfill waste.
Health worries are growing in Greater Noida as monsoon nears, due to bad waste sorting in housing societies. Officials say, "Waste segregation at source is essential for maintaining hygiene." Unsorted garbage can breed mosquitoes and spread sickness, especially when it's humid. They're holding awareness drives to fix this.