HEAT TOLERANCE
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India powers up energy network for its hotspots
The govt is taking steps to ensure power projects, including renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, can operate effectively in the face of intense heatwaves in India. Actions involve enhancing heat tolerance levels, addressing peak power demand, upgrading transmission equipment, and implementing measures like proper ventilation in substations and transformer yards.
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Crisis in the fields: Experts say long-term solutions only way for agriculture sector to survive heatwave
Heatwaves in north India are impacting agriculture, causing heat stress in crops and reducing yields.
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Best Neem Juices in India to Battle the Summer Heat: Vitality with Well-being
Discover the rejuvenating power of neem with our comprehensive guide to the best neem juices in India. From traditional remedies to modern wellness trends, neem's medicinal properties have long been celebrated. Uncover the top brands offering pure and potent neem juices, renowned for their detoxifying, immune-boosting, and skin-clearing benefits, in this exploration of holistic health.
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IMD issues severe heat alert for Odisha as Bhubaneswar records season's highest temperature at 43.6°C
Speaking to ANI, Manorama Mohanty, Director, IMD Bhubaneswar, said Odisha's capital city recorded a temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius and that 27 cities in the State are witnessing temperatures above 41 degrees Celsius.
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Heat stress is plunging the world’s coral reefs into crisis
Corals support economic activity worth trillions a year, including $36 billion in tourism, according to a study by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network.
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Researchers warn of extreme heat impact on outdoor workers, call for awareness, fewer hours
Researchers warn of extreme heat's impact on outdoor workers due to climate change. They advocate for flexible hours and breaks to help workers adapt. Humid heat reduces evaporation, raising mortality risk in Asia.
CXOs feel the heat amid high expectations, low tolerance
Indian CXOs encountered career-threatening events at least once last year – 23% said it was due to board disputes, according to an upGrad Harappa study. Public relations issues, economic downturns, cybersecurity breaches, market changes, regulatory/compliance matters and M&A challenges were among the other issues that leaders had to deal with, that posed a risk to their careers.
Startups crank up the heat on staff amid a funding winter
The current downturn comes after the dream run of 2021 when startups saw a hiring spree with massive pay packages, lucrative stock options, and exotic perks such as lavish joining kits, outings and weekend parties, health club memberships, and mindfulness and meditation sessions to attract and keep top talent.
Rupee at record low; Indian consumers' wallet to face the heat again?
A divided central bank panel in the US, resurgent retail inflation readings and the Indian Rupee retreating to record lows against the greenback is bringing back negative sentiments in some corners of the market. Here is a look at how a weaker Rupee stands to affect Indian consumers and their lifestyles.
For emerging climate tech startups, the US heat wave could be a learning curve
A number of emerging climate tech startups are developing the next wave of technology that will keep us cool without frying the planet or overtaxing the grid.
Dangerous heat and humidity is smothering much of the South and Midwest in the US
The heat wave has contributed to at least 13 deaths in Texas and one in Louisiana. Forecasters said temperatures could rocket up to 20 degrees above average in some areas as a heat dome that has taxed the Texas power grid spread eastward. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee for Thursday and Friday.
India's workers are trapped in a vicious cycle of coal and heat
Continued reliance on the dirtiest fossil fuel means the world’s most populous nation is making its climate troubles worse.
Re-imagining rice, a crop that feeds the world
In China, a study showed that extreme rainfall had reduced rice yields over the past 20 years. India limited rice exports out of concern for having enough to feed its own people.
India's March retail inflation eases below RBI's upper tolerance level
The March consumer price index (CPI) inflation came a week after the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained a surprise status quo on interest rates. However, Governor Shaktikanta Das said that "it is a pause, not a pivot".
Heat a concern for wheat crop: Skymet
Wheat is mainly grown in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The crop is planted in October and November, and harvests mostly take place during April and May.
Need to completely eradicate caste system, adopt 'zero tolerance' for prejudice: Meira Kumar
The former Union minister also said one should not get into which particular regime or political party is responsible in the wake of incidents of atrocities on the basis of caste as it takes the focus away from the main question that the caste system must be abolished.
How hot is too hot? Heat and humidity are getting dangerous, will soon affect young, healthy people
Current heat waves around the globe are approaching, if not exceeding, these limits.
Brace for more heat: India & Pakistan may see more heat waves annually in future
India and Pakistan could see more than usual number of heat waves per year by 2100 if the countries continue to contribute to the greenhouse effect as they are doing currently, according to a study. Climate change is a reality and extremely high temperatures have been reported by India and Pakistan this year.
Heat to scorch India’s wheat supplies, adding food-shortage worries to world
The food and commerce minister predicted that India will export as much as 15 million tons of wheat this fiscal year, a record high and double what it shipped last year. The scorching heat has thrown that into doubt.
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