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Environmentalists say the success of the breeding programme is no guarantee the species will survive once the newborns are released back into the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Near extinct Bangladesh tortoises rediscovered by conservationists

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises.

29 Nov 2019 5:18 AM

Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces 'man-made' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 4:45 AM

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)

43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 4:35 AM

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

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

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

29 Nov 2019 4:07 AM

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

Global warming has become science of our dismal future

The climate crisis is here, get used to it.

28 Nov 2019 5:44 AM

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

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

In United States, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm.

27 Nov 2019 4:28 AM

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

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

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

27 Nov 2019 4:17 AM

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)

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 4:37 AM

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

Significant concerns about proposals to dam Colorado River tributary

Arizona tribes oppose plan to dam Colorado River tributary.

26 Nov 2019 4:13 AM

The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Bacteria may contribute to global warming faster than contemporary...

Studies reveal that bacteria may contribute more to climate change as planet heats up.

15 Nov 2019 6:45 AM

Human activity such as population (growth) and transport combined with climate change increases antibacterial resistance... and therefore the need for more pharmaceuticals. (Photo: AFP)

Unchecked use of antibiotics poses significant threat to freshwater...

Experts warn that medicines pose global environmental risk.

15 Nov 2019 5:46 AM

The huge fires have touched communities up and down the east coast, killing four people and affecting millions of Australians. (Photo: AFP)

Australian bushfire rekindle ideological fight over climate change

Australia bushfires renew anger over climate change.

14 Nov 2019 5:54 AM