<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nature - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nature news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Southern India drying fastest, most persistent drought hotspots along eastern coast: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study reveals southern India is drying fastest, with persistent drought hotspots along its eastern coast. The northwest has become India's heat epicentre, showing strong trends in temperature and heatwave severity. Land area affected by temperature extremes expanded significantly across central and northwestern regions. These heat and drought extremes now cover larger, connected areas of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/southern-india-drying-fastest-most-persistent-drought-hotspots-along-eastern-coast-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/southern-india-drying-fastest-most-persistent-drought-hotspots-along-eastern-coast-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Tilcayo: Tiny wild cat discovered in Bolivia's forests after more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests.This small, slender cat is known locally as Tilcayo and has been formally named.Genetic analysis revealed it is distinct from other known tiger cat species.Local communities have known about this cat for generations, passing down its name.Conservation efforts are needed as its population size remains unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/meet-tilcayo-tiny-wild-cat-discovered-in-bolivias-forests-after-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/meet-tilcayo-tiny-wild-cat-discovered-in-bolivias-forests-after-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama Canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also significant shifts in policy due to insufficient rainfall. Meanwhile, South America grappled with both severe flooding and drought conditions affecting the Amazon. Australia and Southeast Asia saw extended dry periods, increasing the threat of wildfires. Concurrently, global temperature records underscored the reality of a warming planet amid these disruptio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/el-nio-arrived-early-why-its-impact-was-felt-from-india-to-the-panama-canal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/el-nio-arrived-early-why-its-impact-was-felt-from-india-to-the-panama-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump moves to scrap Biden-era carbon limits on US coal &amp;amp; gas power plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration plans to repeal Biden-era emission limits for power plants. This action removes restrictions on a major source of greenhouse gas pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency will announce the final rule soon. Environmental groups oppose the rollback, citing health and safety concerns. Legal challenges are expected against these policy changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/trump-moves-to-scrap-biden-era-carbon-limits-on-us-coal-ampamp-gas-power-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/trump-moves-to-scrap-biden-era-carbon-limits-on-us-coal-ampamp-gas-power-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change puts European Alps under threat of glacial retreat and rock fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpine glaciers are shrinking rapidly, driven by escalating temperatures. The thawing of permafrost is leading to unstable cliffs, resulting in increased rockfalls. This year, the Mont Blanc massif has witnessed more frequent rock collapses. Regions previously blanketed in snow are now experiencing rainfall, which disrupts the stability of the terrain. Towns like Chamonix-Mont-Blanc face a looming threat of potential mountain collapses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/climate-change-puts-european-alps-under-threat-of-glacial-retreat-and-rock-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/climate-change-puts-european-alps-under-threat-of-glacial-retreat-and-rock-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming peatlands can turn them from carbon sinks to leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peatlands, which store significant global soil carbon, are now releasing it.Warming temperatures cause these ecosystems to shift from carbon accumulators to emitters.This transition occurs rapidly, even with modest warming of four degrees Fahrenheit.Researchers observed carbon loss rates significantly faster than historical accumulation rates.These findings impact global climate forecasting models and future predictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/warming-peatlands-can-turn-them-from-carbon-sinks-to-leaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/warming-peatlands-can-turn-them-from-carbon-sinks-to-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The storm's center was far out at sea and not threatening any land. Karina had maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, making it a Category 1 hurricane. Swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf conditions along parts of southwest Mexico. Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Lowell also posed no threat to land in the Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/tropical-storm-karina-strengthens-into-a-hurricane-in-the-pacific/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/tropical-storm-karina-strengthens-into-a-hurricane-in-the-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[61% of children in India exposed to one more month of heat stress due to climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research reveals 61 percent of Indian children face extra heat stress annually. Climate change has doubled young children's exposure to dangerous heat levels. This exposure outpaces all other age groups, affecting millions of youngsters. Future warming scenarios project even greater heat stress for Indian children. Developing nations and younger populations bear a disproportionate burden of this threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/61-of-children-in-india-exposed-to-one-more-month-of-heat-stress-due-to-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/61-of-children-in-india-exposed-to-one-more-month-of-heat-stress-due-to-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UNCCD has launched a Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility. This initiative aims to strengthen global drought resilience by 2050.New AI tools will help countries assess and manage drought risks effectively.The facility will unlock finance for water security and land restoration projects.India advocates for proactive, technology-enabled drought preparedness over reactive relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/cop17-new-global-architecture-for-drought-resilience-launched-at-unccd-meet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/cop17-new-global-architecture-for-drought-resilience-launched-at-unccd-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan braces for Typhoon Saudel as torrential rains lash southern regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Typhoon Saudel nears Taiwan, the island braces for torrential rains that will likely exacerbate already severe flooding from a low-pressure system affecting southern areas. With schools and businesses shuttering across multiple cities, the conditions are dire. This formidable typhoon is poised to sweep past northern Taiwan, heading towards the eastern shores of China, where another storm, Narra, has already triggered extensive flooding and evacuations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/taiwan-braces-for-typhoon-saudel-as-torrential-rains-lash-southern-regions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/taiwan-braces-for-typhoon-saudel-as-torrential-rains-lash-southern-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia re-wet a swamp across 150 miles of old ditches; peat traps 200,000 tonnes of carbon]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural water movement. Similar work at Angola Bay Game Land is restoring ditched peatland and wetland habitat. The efforts also support wildlif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/virginia-re-wet-a-swamp-across-150-miles-of-old-ditches-peat-traps-200000-tonnes-of-carbon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/virginia-re-wet-a-swamp-across-150-miles-of-old-ditches-peat-traps-200000-tonnes-of-carbon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAG finds 98% shortfall in Green India Mission forest cover targets, red-flags multiple lapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Comptroller and Auditor General raised concerns about the inadequacies within the Green India Mission program, noting that the goal of increasing forest cover was far from realized over a decade. The audit pointed to significant issues in planning and financial oversight, which severely undermined the mission's objectives. Key vulnerable areas were neglected during afforestation, diminishing efforts to combat climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/cag-finds-98-shortfall-in-green-india-mission-forest-cover-targets-red-flags-multiple-lapses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/cag-finds-98-shortfall-in-green-india-mission-forest-cover-targets-red-flags-multiple-lapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 2010, Shanghai turned a polluted industrial brownfield into Houtan Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanghai&rsquo;s Houtan Park showcases the remarkable transformation of a contaminated industrial site into a thriving wetland that effectively purifies river water daily. The design cleverly integrates recycled materials, honoring local heritage while addressing waste reduction. Its ecological contributions include carbon sequestration and supporting wildlife recovery, setting a benchmark for urban flooding solutions and enriching communal spaces with nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/in-2010-shanghai-turned-a-polluted-industrial-brownfield-into-houtan-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/in-2010-shanghai-turned-a-polluted-industrial-brownfield-into-houtan-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 2002, a Kansas landowner began restoring 320 neglected acres with winter burns; 20 years later, native tallgrass and wildflowers had returned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Moddrell revived tallgrass prairie on his Kansas land using controlled winter burns. This ancient Indigenous practice effectively combats invasive woody plants and stimulates native grass growth. While fire alone is insufficient, herbicides also help manage non-indigenous species. Such efforts are crucial as less than one percent of tallgrass prairie remains intact. Protecting these grasslands benefits biodiversity, carbon absorption, and water filtration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/in-2002-a-kansas-landowner-began-restoring-320-neglected-acres-with-winter-burns-20-years-later-native-tallgrass-and-wildflowers-had-returned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/in-2002-a-kansas-landowner-began-restoring-320-neglected-acres-with-winter-burns-20-years-later-native-tallgrass-and-wildflowers-had-returned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, drought and rainfall extremes expanding across India; northwest emerging as heat hotspot: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[India faces increasing extreme weather events, a new study reveals. Northwest India shows the steepest rise in daytime temperatures and heatwaves. South peninsular India experiences a strong drought trend, affecting over forty percent. Northeast India sees intense rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Nighttime temperatures show a slight cooling trend, which requires further investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/heat-drought-and-rainfall-extremes-expanding-across-india-northwest-emerging-as-heat-hotspot-study/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/heat-drought-and-rainfall-extremes-expanding-across-india-northwest-emerging-as-heat-hotspot-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful wildfire in France generated its own thunderstorm, creating new fires. This rare pyrocumulonimbus phenomenon produced violent winds that drove the flames unpredictably. The blaze near Saumos burned over 420 square kilometers and forced many evacuations. This event marks the first recorded instance of such a storm in France. Scientists are studying these extreme fire events and their connection to climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/french-wildfire-created-a-monster-cloud-unleashing-lightning-that-ignited-more-fires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/french-wildfire-created-a-monster-cloud-unleashing-lightning-that-ignited-more-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservationists filled a 1.2km river channel, new Somerset wetland now attracts rare wildlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A river restoration project in Somerset, UK, has shown major benefits within a year of completion. By reconnecting the River Aller with its floodplain, researchers found reduced flood peaks, cleaner water, higher groundwater levels and a sharp rise in wetland habitat. The restored landscape has also attracted more wildlife, including fish, birds and water voles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/conservationists-filled-a-12km-river-channel-new-somerset-wetland-now-attracts-rare-wildlife/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/conservationists-filled-a-12km-river-channel-new-somerset-wetland-now-attracts-rare-wildlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain invokes first wildfire emergency as fires rage across Europe; over 10,000 evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain declared a national emergency due to widespread wildfires. France requested European Union assistance for a major blaze near Bordeaux. Tens of thousands were evacuated from affected tourist and residential areas. This crisis highlights the intensifying impact of climate change on southern Europe. The region is experiencing record-breaking heat and drought conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/spain-invokes-first-wildfire-emergency-as-fires-rage-across-europe-over-10000-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/spain-invokes-first-wildfire-emergency-as-fires-rage-across-europe-over-10000-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France's deadly June heatwave caused nearly 5,800 excess deaths, highest toll since 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[France recorded over five thousand excess deaths during a recent heatwave.This extreme weather event caused the highest death toll since two thousand three.Elderly individuals accounted for two-thirds of the total fatalities recorded.Hospitals faced significant pressure from a surge in heat-related illnesses.Scientists link these intense heatwaves to human-induced climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/frances-deadly-june-heatwave-caused-nearly-5800-excess-deaths-highest-toll-since-2003/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/frances-deadly-june-heatwave-caused-nearly-5800-excess-deaths-highest-toll-since-2003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe death toll tops 10,000 during late-June heatwave; scientists blame human-caused climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe recorded over ten thousand excess deaths during a late June heatwave.Older populations, aged sixty-five and above, were most severely impacted by the extreme heat.Scientists link this heatwave's intensity and frequency to human-caused climate change.France and Belgium reported very high excess mortality during the final week of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/europe-death-toll-tops-10000-during-late-june-heatwave-scientists-blame-human-caused-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-nature-news/europe-death-toll-tops-10000-during-late-june-heatwave-scientists-blame-human-caused-climate-change/</guid></item></channel></rss>