Environment

Climate change, glacier topography & morphology control glacial retreat

A scientific study has discovered that the glacier retreat rate is controlled by climate change, the topographic setting and morphology of the glacier.

Mar 8, 2023

Watch the moment baby hippo is reunited with family after separation at birth

Colombia plans to fly 'cocaine hippos' part of Pablo Escobar's ex-collection to India, Mexico

Colombia is planning to fly dozens of its "cocaine hippos" -- the descendents of late drug trafficker Pablo Escobars private menagerie -- to new homes in India and Mexico in a bid to control their booming population, according to the local governor.

Mar 4, 2023

Hundreds of wildlife species worldwide contaminated with 'forever chemicals': Study

Widespread pollution from the toxic "forever chemicals," known as Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), is contaminating and potentially harming hundreds of species of wildlife around the world, said a new study.

Feb 23, 2023

British scientist Alice C. Hughes (L) and Xinhua correspondent Miao Xiaojuan (C) visit Hu Jinchu, renowned giant panda expert in Nanchong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2021.

China's 'panda papa' Hu Jinchu dies at 94

China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known affectionately as the "panda papa," died of illness at 94.

Feb 17, 2023

Hiding in plain sight: New snake species discovered in Panama; first documented 50 years ago [details]

Named Dipsas aparatiritos, the serpent formally received its description as a new species in a recently published multi-institutional study; it was first described in 1977 by Dr. Charles Myers, a herpetologist.

Feb 16, 2023

Two rare bird species spotted in Sunderbans this winter

This winter came with twin good news both for nature as well as bird watchers. 145 species of birds were spotted during the first Sundarban Bird Festival, an official said on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2023

Greta Thunberg detained in Germany; held by one arm, carried away by three police officers [details]

Earlier while addressing the protestors, Greta Thunberg had called Germany one of the biggest polluters in the world.

Jan 18, 2023

Historic UN biodiversity pact text with 2030 vision released: Highlights, Targets and Goals

With 196 nations, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity has near universal participation among countries. The convention seeks to address all threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Dec 23, 2022

Many marine species may go extinct before discovered: Scientists warn at COP15

More than 90 per cent of marine species are undescribed and many may go extinct due to human activity before they are discovered -- the loss of unique, potentially valuable genetic resources resulting in unpredictable effects on global ecosystems essential to human food supplies and climate regulation.

Dec 9, 2022

World's largest volcano in Hawaii erupts after nearly 4 decades

Hawaii engages US National Guard as lava flow reaches critical highway; Tourists flock to witness the rare scene

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has prompted the US National Guard to help as residents and tourists flock to witness the rare scene.

Dec 7, 2022

As winter sets in, special diet for Lucknow and Kanpur zoo animals

As temperatures plummet in Uttar Pradesh, special arrangements are being made to protect animals and birds from biting cold in the Lucknow and Kanpur zoos.

Dec 1, 2022

World's largest volcano 'Mauna Loa' erupts in Hawaii nearly after 40 years

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, authorities said.

Nov 29, 2022

Biodiversity Crisis: Over 160 nations agree to regulate international trade in 500 new wild species

Representatives of more than 160 governments, parties to the Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and flora (CITES) have reaffirmed their commitment to address the biodiversity crisis by adopting proposals to regulate international trade in more than 500 new species.

Nov 26, 2022

anxious Leopard mon reunited with her 3 lost cubs

Happy ending: Anxious leopard mom reunites with 3 cubs in 48 hrs

In a happy ending, an anxious female leopard was reunited with her three lost cubs after nearly 48 hours, with some discreet help from the Forest Department, Karad, officials said here on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

UN announces satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming gas and allow governments and businesses to respond.

Nov 11, 2022

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