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No winter in India in 2026? World Meteorological Organization warns of nearly 100% chance ‘Godzilla’ El Niño will affect temperatures till February 2027

A powerful El Niño is strengthening over the tropical Pacific, with the WMO warning that the weather phenomenon is highly likely to continue until February 2027. The unusually warm ocean conditions could increase weather extremes worldwide, while India may face changes in temperature and rainfall patterns in the coming months.

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Madhya Pradesh’s Bittu Tabahi cleans polluted Ajnar river alone, gets job offer from The Ocean Cleanup after Kevin Pietersen praise

Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup. This development followed his solo effort to clean a polluted river which gained international attention. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised Choudhary’s initiative as heroic and deserving recognition. Choudhary began cleaning the Ajnar river after…

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A small asteroid just crashed near Australia, and astronomers are thrilled about it

A small asteroid, CERNQ52, entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on September 6, burning up harmlessly as predicted by ESA and NASA. What excited astronomers wasn't the object itself but the speed of detection, spotted just hours before impact, marking only the 13th such early catch. Scientists also noted…

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What is a Rossby wave train? Scientists explain how Antarctica gained nearly 700 billion tons of ice - The surprising atmospheric pattern that disrupted normal weather, delivered extraordinary snowfall and and temporarily reversed the continent’s long-term ice loss

In a surprising turn, Antarctica temporarily gained ice mass, attributed to warm tropical ocean currents. These warm waters triggered atmospheric shifts that led to significant snowfall across the region. A Rossby wave train transported these phenomena over vast distances to East Antarctica. However, this short-lived ice gain does not indicate…

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands to go nuclear? BARC plans small reactors amid China’s growing Indian Ocean presence

India is exploring Small Modular Reactors for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as BARC scientists inspect potential sites across all three districts from September 4 to 8. The proposal comes amid major infrastructure plans, including the Great Nicobar transhipment terminal, airport and deep-water ports. The islands’ strategic location, INS Baaz…

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7 Powerful Lessons From Hanuman’s Return to Ram

There is a moment in the Sundarkand when Hanuman does not return to Ram with a treasure, a victory trophy or a demand for praise. He simply returns after completing an almost impossible mission. Yet what happens next reveals something much deeper about devotion, courage and humility. When Jamvant tells…

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China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear power

Chinese scientists have created PhosCage, a material that captures uranium from seawater. This new substance performs significantly better than existing benchmarks set by the US Department of Energy. The material shows promise for future nuclear fuel sourcing from the world's oceans. Researchers developed a bead form for practical deployment and…

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In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamis

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometers through the ocean. Researchers discovered this sound could warn of dangerous volcanic tsunamis. Detecting these signals offers a new tool for monitoring submarine volcanoes. This discovery could significantly improve early warning systems for…

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Pangea Ultima: In 200 million years, Earth could have a new supercontinent, and its climate may be almost impossible for humans to survive

Earth's continents are moving, and a future supercontinent may form. Scientists model Pangea Ultima, a landmass forming in 200 million years. This future supercontinent could create extreme heat and arid conditions. Large parts of the land may become uninhabitable for mammals due to climate. Earth's future climate will be shaped…

The Economic Times

El Niño Just Hit a Record Threshold — Here's Every Country in Latin America Already Paying for It

NOAA gives 2026's El Niño 90%+ odds of hitting historic strength. Ecuador is now on red alert, Colombia risks blackouts, crops fail.

Latin Times

Bittu Tabahi cleaned MP’s polluted Ajnar River by hand for months; now Dutch CEO says ‘come work for us’

A 20-year-old BSc student from Madhya Pradesh has gone from cleaning a polluted river by hand to receiving a public invitation from Boyan Slat, founder of The Ocean Cleanup. Surendra Singh Choudhary, known online as Bittu Tabahi, has spent months removing waste from the Ajnar River, documenting the effort online…

The Economic Times

In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations today

Portland Maine Solar Project gave an old city landfill a surprising second life. Behind Ocean Avenue, the closed site now supports solar energy instead of sitting unused. The City of Portland partnered with ReVision Energy to make that happen. The system was completed in fall 2018. It is expected to…

The Economic Times

In 1961, Liberty Bell 7 sank after Gus Grissom's flight; 38 years later, crews recovered the capsule from more than 15,000 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean

For thirty-eight years, astronaut Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft lay lost beneath the waves. A skilled salvage expert ventured into the deep ocean to locate the capsule, utilizing advanced sonar technology and a remotely operated vehicle. Inside, technicians had cleverly placed souvenir Roosevelt dimes before its launch. Today, this…

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Allama Prabhu's Vachana Refuses to Comfort You, and That Refusal Is the Spiritual Teaching

The Vachana does not meet you where you areYou come to a Vachana the way you come to most spiritual writing, carrying something. A grief, a question, a fatigue that has been sitting in your chest for weeks. You expect the text to reach toward you. Allama Prabhu's Vachana does…

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In 1972, Florida dumped 2 million tires into the ocean to build the world’s largest man-made reef; decades later, the military had to remove them

In 1972, old tires were submerged as an artificial reef, but they didn't succeed in fostering marine life and instead became a daunting environmental issue for many years. Unusual orders sent soldiers on a mission to retrieve these rogue tires; they skillfully used cranes and bags to lift and transport…

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Why Were So Many Ram Rings Found in One Place?

A small ring carries one of the most powerful messages in the Ramayana tradition. Ram's ring was not simply a piece of jewellery. It became a symbol of identity, trust, hope and recognition at different moments of the story. When Hanuman crossed the ocean to find Sita, the ring became…

The Conversation

A record-shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather

The world is bracing for the strongest El Niño in history.

The Times of India

In 2020, Salesforce founder Marc Benioff backed a global effort to conserve and restore 1 trillion trees, later expanding his climate giving to $300 million

In 2021, Marc and Lynne Benioff took significant action towards environmental sustainability by launching a monumental $100 million Benioff TIME Tree Fund aimed at supporting reforestation initiatives. This impactful project not only aids indigenous and community-managed forest programs but also extends to ocean conservation efforts and advancements in climate technology.…

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How Did One Conversation Awaken Hanuman Ji’s Hidden Power?

There is a powerful moment in the Sundar Kand when Hanuman Ji stands before an impossible task: crossing the vast ocean to reach Lanka. The strength is already within him, but he does not fully recognise it. Then Jambavan speaks. His words do something extraordinary. They remind Hanuman Ji of…

The Times of India

Five African migrants dead after boat carrying over 100 people drifts for weeks in Atlantic Ocean

At least five African migrants died after their boat encountered trouble at sea. Forty-four survivors were rescued and brought to safety near Gran Canaria. Survivors reported being adrift for nearly a month without provisions. Many migrants suffered dehydration and illness after drinking seawater. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands…

The Times of India

‘Supersized’ El Nino could reshape global weather and push 2027 to heat record: UN

Experts warn that a potentially unprecedented El Nino is on course for intensification into 2027, posing severe threats of extreme weather events. The World Meteorological Organization anticipates this climatic anomaly will persist until February 2027. With Pacific Ocean temperatures soaring, global vigilance and enhanced preparedness measures are essential to mitigate…

The Economic Times

'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agency

The World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. This is the first time it has expressed such a degree of certainty, the WMO said.

Radio France Internationale

Three Pacific hurricanes gather strength as El Nino intensifies

The current El Nino could become the strongest on record as the natural climate pattern that warms the tropical Pacific intensifies, with three hurricanes churning across the ocean on Thursday. The United Nations has warned of growing extreme weather risks into 2027.

Euronews

El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN climate agency warns

El Niño tends to peak late in the year but heat in the oceans releases more slowly into the atmosphere, pushing up global temperatures the following year.

The Independent UK

Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm

Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations

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