29 C Agriculture / The Times of India
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries. But the potentially more controversial request is what -- if any -- legal consequences there might be for major polluters who cause severe climate damages.
The Delhi Bird Atlas identified 221 bird species across Delhi's diverse habitats in its first year, thanks to a citizen-led project involving over 200 volunteers. Achieving 100% coverage of mapping grids, the Atlas, supported by the Forest Department and conservation organizations, utilizes a seasonal, grid-based approach to map birds and share data via eBird.
Canada's wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. According to figures dating back to 1983, Canada's second most destructive fire season was 1995, when 17.5 million acres burned, a mark that may be passed this year.