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Commercial whaling, in Japanese waters, was unlikely to have much of a future given dwindling subsidies and the shrinking market for whale meat. (Photo: AFP)

Japan's commercial whaling likely to spark firestorm of criticism

Japan to resume full-scale commercial whaling after decades-long ban.

1 July 2019 10:32 AM IST

Extensive cattle farming is the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with just over 65 percent of deforested land in the Amazon now being grazed. (Photo: AFP)

Soybeans were once major contributor of deforestation

Global appetite for beef, soy fuels Amazon fires.

25 Aug 2019 1:32 PM IST

Tourists often mistakenly believe they can handle the Arizona heat and go out hiking during peak temperatures. (Photo: AP)

Arizona heat gets unbearable for hiking group

Kansas hiking group overwhelmed in Arizona heat.

25 Aug 2019 1:22 PM IST

Worsening relations between Brazil and Europe has worried the powerful agriculture sector, which fears a backlash from its key markets. (Photo: AFP)

Disturbing images of Amazon rainforest on fire goes viral on Twitter

Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs as Twitter erupts.

22 Aug 2019 10:46 AM IST

Regardless of which specific pollutants may be responsible for stopping silver carp if that hypothesis is later proven the results could have interesting implications for management. (Photo: ANI)

Water pollution affecting the movement of silver carp fish

Water pollution may be keeping silver carp out of Great Lakes.

14 Aug 2019 9:41 AM IST

Of these 29 distinct chemical structures, COP-150 was particularly noteworthy as it achieved a high deliverable gravimetric methane working capacity. (Photo: ANI)

Plastic-based storage for natural gas that promises to combat global...

Researchers design new materials to enhance natural gas storage, reduce global warming.

13 Aug 2019 9:36 AM IST

Compared to a baseline of plastic debris on beaches, the plastic we found in these turtles suggests they favour threads and sheets that are black, clear or green. (Photo: ANI)

Green turtles now surviving on plastic that resembles their natural...

Studies reveal that green turtles eat plastic that looks like their food.

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM IST

The name reminds of the Biblical figure Joshua raising his hands skyward in prayer. (Photo: AFP)

Global warming might cause Joshua trees to disappear

Climate change could wipe out California's Joshua trees by end of century.

8 Aug 2019 10:37 AM IST

Mineral and organic waste materials, derived from a range of industries and activities, have the potential to be reused as components of manufactured soils. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sustainable soils can be generated from biomass

Scientists identify way to increase sustainability of manufactured soils.

4 Aug 2019 3:17 PM IST

Large-scale reforestation also poses other problems: the planted trees may compete with local cultures and forests and may not necessarily be beneficial to the local environment. (Photo: AFP)

Planting trees is not the cure to carbon emissions

Tree-planting to offset carbon emissions: no cure-all.

18 Sept 2019 12:15 PM IST

The subtle cooling slows down respiratory decay processes and carbon dioxide production in the lakes, increasing carbon burial within the sediments. (Photo: ANI)

Lakes play important role in global carbon cycle

Greenhouse gases leave lakes warm on top and cold below: Study.

10 Sept 2019 9:39 AM IST

Predicting the potential impacts of climate change on banana production systems is crucial to ensuring its long-term survival, according to researchers. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Banana cultivation in India massively disrupted due to climate change

Studies reveal that climate change may cause decline in India's banana cultivation.

4 Sept 2019 12:10 PM IST