Geologists are once again debating whether dam construction in China has led to a proliferation of earthquakes. Read more »
New programme to study Himalayan glaciers systematically
The Himalayan glaciers are shrinking - no sentence in the climate change debate has generated more controversy. Despite that, there is an astounding lack of knowledge about the state of these glaciers. A new joint programme of the governments of India and Switzerland hopes to start changing that in a systematic manner. Read more »
Aviation emissions may jump manifold: study
The global aviation industry has committed that its greenhouse gas emissions will not increase after 2020, and by 2050 emissions will be halved from 2005 levels. But a recent study projects that aviation emissions will actually increase between 50 and 500% instead, unless market-based measures are used. Read more »
Tibetans had demanded mine closure before deadly landslide
Local Tibetans had petitioned for closure of the billion-dollar copper, silver and gold mine, owned by China Gold International Resources, after reports of poisoned drinking water Read more »
China to consider joint river mechanism with India
China will consider setting up a joint mechanism with India to scrutinize hydro projects in Tibet. Read more »
Dire warning on World Water Day
By 2025, 1.8 billion people will live in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, with almost half of the world living in conditions of water stress. Read more »
India’s transparency move excludes transboundary rivers
While India’s new draft data sharing policy moves to improve transparency, information on transboundary rivers will remain shrouded in secrecy. Read more »