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Around 38 per cent of the global climate carbon-cycle feedback comes from Africa. (Photo: ANI)

Sunlight is the most significant component for initiating plant growth

Studies reveal that rain not significant factor for Africa 'green-up' phenomenon.

29 Oct 2019 9:00 AM IST

The results of the study were published in Environmental Research Letters, 2019. (Photo: ANI)

Saving water has become easier with the use of renewable energy...

Studies reveal that billion gallons of water is saved by replacing coal with gas or renewable energy sources.

27 Oct 2019 12:49 PM IST

Zoramthanga said his government would also ensure better roads and implement the Socio-Economic Development Programme (SEDP) the flagship programme of the party, to lift the states economy. (Photo: ANI)

Mizoram rejects centre's proposal to amend Indian Forest Act

The letter dated October 21 was written after a consultation meeting was held in Aizawl last week.

25 Oct 2019 1:51 PM IST

Mercury can remain in the food chain for up to 100 years. It is a major problem. (Photo: AFP)

Contamination level in Amazon on the rise; threatens dolphins

Amazon River dolphins threatened by mercury pollution.

25 Oct 2019 11:24 AM IST

Earlier this year the China Metallurgical Group asked Papua New Guinea officials visiting Beijing to approve plans to expand production capacity. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese polluting plants to be shut down in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea shutters polluting Chinese plant.

25 Oct 2019 10:58 AM IST

AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are on the rise in Africa, especially due to cyclones. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Malaria harder fight due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 7:30 PM IST

Warmer ocean surface waters are increasing the intensity and frequency of storms. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Eradicating deadly epidemics becomes difficult due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 11:25 AM IST

Climate activists took to roofs of trains in London. (Photo: AP)

London: Climate activism at odds with routine life

London commuters scuffle with climate activists.

18 Oct 2019 5:50 PM IST

Kejriwal could not attend the C-40 Climate Summit in Denmark on October 11 after the Ministry of External Affairs refused political clearance to his visit. He addressed it through video link. (Photo: YouTube screengrab/ C40CitiesLive)

BJP exposed in front of world': Arvind Kejriwal on nixed Denmark trip

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyender Jain, too, were not allowed to travel outside the...

17 Oct 2019 12:18 PM IST

The result, it said, was that the thick snow layer quickly disappeared and the strong melt continued until early September. (Photo: AFP)

Intense heatwaves causes Swiss glaciers to melt

Studies reveal that Swiss glaciers shrink 10 percent in five years.

16 Oct 2019 9:01 AM IST

Storms and wind are also likely to have exchanged hot water in shallow areas with cooler water from deeper areas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Guam saved from the immediate effect of coral bleaching

Guam avoids severe coral bleaching predicted for this year.

15 Oct 2019 10:50 AM IST

What makes liquid metals an attractive option in solving environmental problems is the fact they can be cheaply produced using low energy and in a low-tech environment. (Photo: ANI)

Clean environment possible through liquid metal

Study says liquid metal can help us to clean environment.

14 Oct 2019 1:14 PM IST