Environment

Increasing Levels of Atmospheric Water Vapour Adding to Global Warming, Climate Change: Study

The greenhouse effect is said to be increasing the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere.

Jul 31, 2014

22 Nuclear Power Plants to be Set-up in India with Russian Aid

As Russia looks to strengthen nuclear deals with India, the US has condemned them of violating nuclear treaties.

Jul 31, 2014

Hopes of Good Monsoon Rise as El Nino Threat Downgraded

With the easing of El Nino, central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean have witnessed some cooling.

Jul 30, 2014

Tracking Atmospheric Pollution May Help Find Aliens

Looking for atmospheric pollution in other planets could result in the discovery of alien life forms, according to researchers from the United States.

Jul 27, 2014

Tiger Population on the Rise in UP Wildlife Reserves

The new census is believed to be showing an increase in the tiger population in Uttar Pradesh.

Jul 27, 2014

New Glacial Lakes Formed in Himachal Pradesh Can Cause Flooding

Himachal Pradesh and surrounding areas could be in danger of flooding, as glaciers melt.

Jul 24, 2014

Effects of Nuclear Holocaust: 25-Year Long Winter a Possibility

Scientists have found that the effects of a nuclear holocaust could cause a winter that could last up to 25 years.

Jul 22, 2014

New Map Predicts Impact of Climate Change

The new map shows a decrease in food yield in the Indian subcontinent, while showing an increase in Australia, and the Americas.

Jul 21, 2014

Worst Global Droughts In 2014: Several Regions Drying Out and Sparking Food Production Concerns

The American west is locked in what's likely to be recorded as the worst drought in the U.S. history.

Jul 16, 2014

Oklahoma Earthquake Swarm 2014: Rise In Oklahoma Earthquakes Tied to Fracking Wastewater Has Citizens And Scientists Searching For Answers

Not every state may be as vulnerable to seismic shifting as Oklahoma is, a state criss-crossed by major fault lines, particularly in its central region. But the Oklahoma earthquake swarm may still be a warning for states where fracking operations are on the rise, said Robert Williams.

Jul 16, 2014

Cheyyur Power Plant will Contaminate Water Resources, Spread Cancer Agents - Research

The Cheyyur UMPP could cause severe damages to the nearby water resources, and cause spread diseases among the locals, says a recent study.

Jul 15, 2014

Behold The New Darkness: British Scientists Create Material So 'Black' that Eyes Can't See It

British researchers have created what they call the 'new black' – a strange and alien material – so black that eyes can't see it.

Jul 14, 2014

World Environment Day 2014: 'A Day to Bow to Mother Earth'

World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly on the day Conference on Human Environment began.

Jun 5, 2014

Light-Colored Insects Adapt to Warming Climate Better than Dark-Colored Ones

As the climate in European countries is experiencing drastic changes, light colored butterflies and dragonflies succeed in thriving over the dark-colored insects.

May 29, 2014

World's First Poem that Purifies Air Pollution Written in UK

UK researchers have created world's first air-cleansing poem that is printed on a material that has the capability to eradicate the air pollution caused by 20 cars, on a daily basis.

May 20, 2014