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Freshwater species were not affected by sea level but some couldnt survive the rapid decline in temperatures of the late Eocene and became extinct. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Crocodiles serve as 'climate clocks'

How crocodiles could reveal more about past climates.

21 Jun 2019 12:47 PM IST

Winter hardy cover crops also reduced horseweed size inequality - meaning fewer large horseweed plants were found at the time of herbicide application. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Climate change affects crops in India says a study

The research published in the 'Environmental Research Letters' studied the effects of climate on five major crops.

19 Jun 2019 12:46 PM IST

The researchers suggested that the latest findings are important because it gives a better understanding of how future ecosystems might look under elevated CO2 conditions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Squids has the capacity to adapt to environmental changes

Studies show that squids could survive under climate change.

18 Jun 2019 9:50 AM IST

The prolonged drought in central India and in parts of Maharashtra is displacing hundreds of thousands.

Going Beyond Climate Change

Eminent author Amitav Ghosh says Gun Island' is his attempt of an answer to The Great Derangement'.

15 Jun 2019 12:13 AM IST

The Adani coal mine has been under fierce debate and protest for almost a decade. (Photo: AFP)

Amid climate change concern, Australia approves coal mine near Great...

The project's approval comes when investors and energy companies are moving away from fossil fuels amid concern about...

13 Jun 2019 2:17 PM IST

Because the volcano erupts every ten years or so, scientists have set up dense networks of ocean bottom instruments to monitor it. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that tides can trigger earthquake

Researchers discover how tides trigger earthquakes.

9 Jun 2019 3:15 PM IST

France produced 4.5 million tons of plastic waste in 2016, or 66.6 kg per person, according to this report published on the eve of World Oceans Day.

WWF states France as the biggest producer of plastic waste in the...

France, biggest producer of plastic waste in the Mediterranean, according to WWF.

9 Jun 2019 2:19 PM IST

By looking at unique aspects of humans, maybe we can tap into these aspects to lead to the dramatic and widespread change that is urgently needed. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Human behaviour affects natural systems including reforming climate...

Talking about energy-efficient things to friend, neighbour can alter climate outcomes.

9 Jun 2019 1:28 PM IST

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) estimates that air transport is responsible for two percent of global CO2 emissions -- roughly equivalent to the overall emissions of Germany, according to consulting firm Sia Partners. (Photo: AFP)

Aviation industry under pressure to reduce emissions

Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change.

9 Jun 2019 1:10 PM IST

As we try to stop COâ‚‚ levels rising and put the brakes on climate change, protecting mangroves for their blue carbon value is key. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

What saved India from the devastating effects of cyclone Fani

Cyclone Fani which struck the Bay of Bengal was one of the strongest in the past 20 years.

6 Jun 2019 11:03 AM IST

Trump has made clamping down on legal and illegal immigration a signature policy of his administration. (Photo:AP)

India, China, Russia have no sense of pollution; US cleanest': Trump

Trump blamed India and other countries while withdrawing from the Paris climate accord in 2017, and reiterated the...

6 Jun 2019 8:56 AM IST

Around 250 children participated in an event called Climategiri. It was a non-violent protest to make people aware of the dire situation that the earth is in today. (Photo: ANI)

Children convey hard-hitting message this World Environment Day

'Planet nahi toh future nahi': Children raise awareness this World Environment Day.

5 Jun 2019 4:09 PM IST