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Chinese woman dies after being bitten while making snake wine

A woman in the Southern province of Guangdong died eight days after being bitten by a Krait while attempting to make the traditional Chinese cure- snake wine. She ordered the reptile from e-commerce platform Zhuanzhuan.

Jul 24, 2018

Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea could continue spewing lava for years

A report by US Government geologists finds that the eruption of the Kilauea volcano could last much longer, from month to a few years, since one of the fissures has shown no signs of waning.

Jul 24, 2018

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Air pollution is good, smog can do wonders for the planet − that's a govt-funded study from China

The dreaded Beijing smog helps plants grow and thrive better, a new study says. It even claims that the fight against pollution can have an adverse impact on the efforts to control climate change.

Jul 18, 2018

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Bengaluru metro expansion: Over 400 trees in danger; forest dept to translocate younger trees to parks

The forest department says that there are around 1,250 trees on the Silk Board and KR Puram stretch, but most are too small. Around 500 trees, which will hamper construction are the cause of concern for officials.

Jul 18, 2018

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Researchers say that if the study is "a success, it will be a significant change in agriculture." An estimated 800 million subsistence farmers will likely benefit from the new research.

Jul 18, 2018

crocodile carcasses burnt by Indonesian authorities

Indonesian authorities burn carcasses of hundreds of crocodiles

Indonesian authorities have burned the carcasses of nearly 300 crocodiles slaughtered by villagers retaliating for the death of a man attacked by a reptile from a breeding farm, a government official said on Tuesday.

Jul 18, 2018

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UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

The United Nations Environmental Programme announced a new partnership with Google to use cloud computing and mapping to track the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems.

Jul 17, 2018

Humans produce about 13 tonnes of hazardous garbage every second

Chemical waste that includes paints, paint products, aerosol canisters, cleaning liquids, and other household acids is even disposed of whole due to damaged packaging.

Jul 16, 2018

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

One way to actively work toward environmental positivity is to cut back on individual waste, but nothing compares to the effect that the human population has on the environment.

Jul 15, 2018

This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

A new project in Bihar Sulabh Jal aims to bring drinking water to millions affected by arsenic poisoning in the state. It will purify lake and pond water at just 50 paise per litre, and will be implemented all over the state in coordination with civic agencies.

Jul 15, 2018

A giant iceberg is seen behind an Innaarsuit settlement, Greenland

Global warming fears hit Greenland; village on high alert as drifting iceberg approaches coast

A large iceberg has drifted near a tiny village settlement in Greenland, causing fears of flooding. The government has ordered the residents of Innaarsuit to evacuate and move to higher ground even as Search And Rescue are on standby.

Jul 15, 2018

Plastic bottle crushers installed at select railway stations

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

To combat the rising number of plastic bottles disposed in and around railway stations, the Indian Railways has directed stations to install bottle crushers. Smaller stations will be covered under social responsibility schemes, larger stations to host bidding for selecting the operator.

Jul 15, 2018

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Environment

Chinese woman dies after being bitten while making snake wine

Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea could continue spewing lava for years

Air pollution is good, smog can do wonders for the planet − that's a govt-funded study from China

Bengaluru metro expansion: Over 400 trees in danger; forest dept to translocate younger trees to parks

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Indonesian authorities burn carcasses of hundreds of crocodiles

UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

Humans produce about 13 tonnes of hazardous garbage every second

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

Global warming fears hit Greenland; village on high alert as drifting iceberg approaches coast

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

Apple announces $300 mn fund to accelerate clean energy use in China

Delhi goes green, city to get 1,000 e-buses

Watch sea level rise: Greenland glacier disintegrating into ocean shows effects of global warming

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]