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Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)

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Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST

A larger expanse of ocean warm enough to incubate these cyclones has spawned devastation in regions. (Photo: AFP)

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Global warming has become science of our dismal future

The climate crisis is here, get used to it.

28 Nov 2019 11:14 AM IST

$Psychological responses to climate change such as \conflict avoidance, fatalism, fear, helplessness and resignation are growing. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Climate anxiety: Concern for future well-being amidst environmental...

In United States, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm.

27 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

Under 2C of warming coral, and the vital ecosystems it supports, would be virtually wiped out. (Photo: AFP)

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Peculiar mating habits of colourful clownfish put it at risk from...

Losing Nemo: clownfish 'cannot adapt to climate change'.

27 Nov 2019 9:47 AM IST

Forest managers should consider projected climate changes and increasing wildfire size, frequency and severity on future forest composition when planning long-term forest management strategies. (Photo ANI)

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Climate driven changes in forest dynamics and wildfire activity to...

Studies reveal that wildfires in Oregon's Blue Mountains to become more severe.

26 Nov 2019 10:07 AM IST

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has no hard deadline to act on the request for the preliminary permits. (Photo: AP)

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Significant concerns about proposals to dam Colorado River tributary

Arizona tribes oppose plan to dam Colorado River tributary.

26 Nov 2019 9:43 AM IST

Materials and maps linked to the study; the four researchers (right).

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Climate change not a new phenomenon: Study

The study was facilitated by the Indian army in view of the region's proximity to the Indo-Pak border.

26 Nov 2019 1:54 AM IST

Many leave because of the increased expense or the daily difficulties in living in a city of canals, which can make even a simple errand a minor odyssey. (Photo: AP)

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Venetians fight against record-breaking flooding, safety threats

Flood-hit Venice's dwindling population faces mounting woes.

22 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST

A windstorm overnight in the Rome area toppled scores of trees, with two falling on cars, severely injuring a motorist. (Photo: AP)

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Weather woes: Venice hit with tide, snow and rain

3rd record tide enters Venice as Italy hit with snow, rain.

19 Nov 2019 6:40 PM IST

Bushfire-prone Australia has experienced a horror start to its fire season, which scientists say is beginning earlier. (Photo: AFP)

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Blazing bush fire casts smoky haze over Sydney

Smoke haze blankets Sydney as bushfire threat rises.

19 Nov 2019 4:00 PM IST

Describing the situation as grim, the apex court also asked the Centre and Delhi government to inform them what they intend to do reduce the pollution. (Photo: File)

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Discussion on air pollution, climate change in Parliament today

Congress MP Manish Tewari and BJD MLA Pinaki Misra are expected to initiate discussion in the Parliament at around 2 pm.

19 Nov 2019 9:57 AM IST

Through a carpet of wet autumn leaves and muddy earth, the dog picks up the sweet, distinctive aroma of a white truffle and signals his find by rapidly digging on the surface. (Photo: AP)

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Climate change is affecting quality of white Italian truffles

Italy's white truffle hunters worry about climate change.

18 Nov 2019 12:52 PM IST