Author: cne4h

The Economist A report titled “Wildfires Becoming More Frequent and Destructive” was published. From the title (subtitled “Climate change is accelerating the fire”) to the conclusion of the story, this is wrong. [emphasis, links added] The data clearly shows that even if the Earth warms slightly, The frequency and severity of wildfires have dropped significantly, a fact even the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges. In a story, attributed to The Economist The magazine writes, collectively referred to as its “employees,” “[w]Wildfires are more than just a powerful visual metaphor for climate change. Data shows this is increasingly exacerbated…

Uttar Pradesh's first semiconductor park will be built near Noida International Airport in Jewar. (Getty)Uttar Pradesh's first semiconductor park near Noida airport promises to transform India's tech landscape through massive investment and innovationUttar Pradesh's first semiconductor park will be built near the Noida International Airport in Greater Noida Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Three companies have been approved. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the production of semiconductors on 225 acres of land in Sectors 10 and 28.Yamuna Development Authority CEO Arun Vir Singh told Local18 that Kaynes Semicon Private Limited and Vama Sundari Investments in Sector 10 have been awarded 50…

Last updated: August 26, 2024 4:47 pm (IST)The IMD also warned of the possibility of localized flooding, road closures and waterlogging, especially in urban areas. (Image source: ANI)Parts of Ahmedabad and the capital Gandhinagar were also inundated, leading to waterlogged street closures, flooding and damage to infrastructure.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted that ” “Heavy to very heavy” rainfall.Several areas of the coastal state were flooded and hundreds of residents were forced to move to safer locations. Navsari, in particular, experienced severe flooding, leading the IMD to issue a “red alert” for the region on Monday. More than…

Editor's note: There are spoilers below. Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung spent his formative years in Arkansas. Chung, who lives a block or two away from the famous “Tornado Alley,” has personal experience with tornado storms. He knew how they shaped the psyches of people who grew up in that part of the Midwest, and he brought that experience and knowledge into his directing of “Twisters.” As a result, his storm-chasing scenes set against sweeping vistas of the American prairies delighted and excited moviegoers. They were moved by the dramatic arc of the film's central character, Kate Cooper (played by Daisy…

The Trinamool Congress has called for a 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally to demand the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (August) following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. for “illegally and with an attempt to incite widespread unrest in Kolkata”.During the TMC's press conference chaired by senior leaders Chandrima Bhattacharya, Kunal Ghosh and Joyprakash Majumdar, two videos were released purportedly showing two persons advocating for violence to ensure the success of the rally. The party said the videos were obtained through a “sting operation”…

In 2020, about 200 volunteers helped plant trees at Crosby Farms Regional Park near the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota. They helped launch a 20-year project to determine which tree species will grow well in the region as the climate warms and precipitation becomes more extreme. Emma Vanhdy of the nonprofit Mississippi Park Connect coordinates volunteers for the program. She said they planted more than 1,000 trees in 24 research plots. Some plots contain species that are already common in the area. Vanhdy: “Mainly cottonwoods, silver maples…and some other native species.” Other species include more common southern species such…

Last updated: August 26, 2024 3:54 pm ISTAbhishek Banerjee is the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (File Photo/PTI)The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken notice of a video of a protest rally against the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor on social mediaAmid the outrage over the RG Kar incident, the West Bengal child rights body has taken notice of rape threats against the 11-year-old daughter of TMC MP and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee is the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The West Bengal Commission for Protection…

Last updated: August 26, 2024 3:03 pm (IST)The move is aimed at reducing hardship for pregnant women.Private doctors will be stationed at Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in villages.In a major boost to rural healthcare, the Firozabad health department has launched a new initiative to strengthen services for pregnant women. Under this initiative, private surgeons in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, will provide free medical care at local government hospitals and pregnant women will not need to travel to district hospitals for emergency care.To address the challenges faced by rural women, private doctors will be stationed at Community…

Last updated: August 26, 2024 2:31 pm (IST)Authorities urge users to exercise caution and verify a match's intentions before agreeing to meet in person.The scam, exposed by Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj on X (formerly known as Twitter), has raised serious concerns about the safety of users of platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, Happn and QuackQuack.A new scam involving dating apps has emerged in Mumbai, revealing a disturbing trend targeting men. According to reports, victims were paid ranging from Rs 23,000 to Rs 61,000 at upscale nightclubs. The scam, exposed by Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj on X (formerly known as Twitter), has raised…

Last updated: August 26, 2024 1:36 pm (IST)The ruling was widely praised, with many seeing it as a positive step for environmental protection. (representative picture)The legal battle started when Narayan Mandal, a resident of Sanohar police station area, lodged a complaint against his son-in-law Rajkumar. In a surprising turn, a court handed down an unusual penalty in the 17-year-old case in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Rajkumar Mandal, who was accused of going on the run with his sister-in-law nearly two decades ago, was recently ordered by the 16th District Additional Judge to plant 25 saplings and obtain a certificate from the local…