Google's proposed search result changes get thumbs up from EU airlines
Alphabet's Google's proposed changes to its search results to comply with EU tech legislation has received the thumbs up from lobbying group Airlines for Europe
Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products, sources say
Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI product Microsoft 365 Copilot
ADB to provide USD 500 million loan to support sustainable infra projects in India
In pictures | Cold wave leaves North India shivering
With cold wave conditions gripping north India, minimum temperatures in several locations dropped to below normal.
Who is Sriram Krishnan, Chennai-born techie named by Trump as AI advisor?
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has named Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor on AI
Hospitals overwhelmed as Mayotte battles aftermath of cyclone Chido
One week after the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, is still reeling. The worst cyclone the archipelago has seen in nearly a century has left the region in a state of disaster, with hospitals overwhelmed, essential services disrupted, and thousands of people suffering in the aftermath. Despite efforts to provide aid, the situation remains dire.
Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution
In his small Freetown workshop, engineering student James Samba tinkered with batteries and electrical parts he hoped could help clean up Sierra Leone's polluting public transport system. - 'Good for business, environment' - Samba first ventured into engineering when he built an electric wheelchair for his uncle, who had long struggled to access public transport.
Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained
The recovery of a Starlink satellite antenna and router in Manipurs Imphal East district in mid-December has sparked questions about whether Starlinks satellite internet can be used in India even without regulatory approval
Opinion divided on Ennore thermal plant expansion at public hearing
Many supported the project, citing job creation for the locals. However, opponents of the project raised concerns over the potential environmental and health risks associated with the expansion of the plant.
Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%
Ecuador completes $1.5 billion debt swap for Amazon conservation
International environmental negotiations are facing significant setbacks. Recent UN-sponsored talks on climate change, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and desertification have yielded limited results, raising concerns about the effectiveness of multilateral environmentalism. Experts cite various challenges, including the consensus-based decision-making process, influence of the fossil fuel industry, geopolitical shifts, and the sheer scale of the problems.
Taking fight against rising seas to a whole new level
World falls short of UN drought deal at Saudi talks
The Riyadh talks follow the partial failure of biodiversity talks in Colombia, the failure to reach a UN deal on plastics pollution in South Korea, and a disappointing climate finance deal at COP29 in Azerbaijan
Cyclone Chido slams into Mozambique
Cyclone Chido, having already caused fatalities in Mayotte, made landfall in Mozambique near Pemba with intense winds and heavy rainfall. Communication with Pemba has been lost, but reports indicate significant damage to homes, schools, and health facilities. Aid organizations are working with the government to provide essential services.
Western Ghats have crossed tipping point, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil warns Western Ghats deterioration has reached a critical point, with landslides increasing tenfold. He blames continued mining and construction, despite his 2011 report recommending stronger ecological protections. Gadgil criticizes the subsequent Kasturirangan report for ignoring local communities and urges the government to implement his original recommendations.
Britain to make online marketplaces pay more for electricals recycling
Drought, degrading land take centrestage at UN talks in Riyadh
More than three-quarters of the land on Earth is permanently drying, primarily due to climate change, according to a report released Monday at a United Nations summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Extreme heat puts garment factory workers at risk, study shows
New EU regulations make retailers selling in the bloc legally liable for conditions at their suppliers, putting pressure on them to help cool factories they source from
