Environment

Govt confirms new strain of bird flu, but says there is no need to panic

The National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, confirms that the bird flu surfacing in India is a new strain called H5N8.

Oct 22, 2016

Foraging in London: What you need to know to stay safe

Foraging has become popular once again in recent years after falling out of favour in the 50s and 60s with the rise of supermarkets. A preference for local and sustainable food has led to more people searching for eatable plants, berries and mushrooms in parks and woodlands. Jason Irving, of Forage Wild Food, explains what the rules are to stay safe.

Oct 21, 2016

Bolivian glaciers melt threatens 2.3m people

A new study published in The Cyrosphere has found that Bolivian glaciers shrank by 43% between 1986 and 2014 and will continue to due so if temperatures continue to increase. This puts water supplies in the region at risk,as irrigation drinking water and hydropwer could affect up to 2.3 million inhabitants.

Oct 20, 2016

Typhoon Haima slams the Philippines just days after Typhoon Sarika killed 3

A second deadly storm has returned to the Philippines this week as the country was pummeled by Typhoon Haima with torrential rains and wind, leaving at least four dead. Earlier, Typhoon Sarika caused heavy flooding in parts of the country. The typhoon raised fears that Haima could be on par with the devastating Typhoon Haiyan that battered the Philippines in 2013.

Oct 20, 2016

Chinkara poaching cases: Rajasthan govt approaches Supreme Court over acquittal of Salman Khan, wants him to surrender

The Bigg Boss 10 host was acquitted of all charges by the Rajasthan High Court in July.

Oct 18, 2016

Evening wrap: SC order on Cauvery issue, Trump may meet Putin, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil censored and more

Read about the SC dismissing the BCCI review petition on the Lodha panel recommendations, and how September 2016 was the hottest on record.

Oct 18, 2016

September 2016 was the hottest on record: Nasa

This means 11 of the last 12 months have been the hottest ever on record, presenting a frightening spectre of global warming.

Oct 18, 2016

Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine sea lion cubs have been released into the wild in Peru. The cubs had lost their mothers after local fishermen killed more than 70 adult South American female sea lions.They subsequently left 50 orphaned sea lion babies to fend for themselves. Peruvian NGO ORCA managed to rescue 30 of them.The number of sea lions have dwindled due to overfishing, the use of nets and dynamite.

Oct 15, 2016

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036.

Oct 15, 2016

5.3 magnitude earthquake felt in Lakshadweep Sea

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Lakshadweep Islands

The quake hit the Lakshadweep Sea around 4:01 am at a depth of 10 km.

Oct 12, 2016

Mangalore: More than 100 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Red Snapper fish

Deputy commissioner, Jagadeesha KG, asked the restaurants to be more cautious while serving fish to their customers.

Oct 8, 2016

Drivers make their way on an empty highway prior to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew in Miami Beach.

Hurricane Matthew: Fox criticised for forecasting 'storm will kill you;' hurricane grades down to Category 3

'You and everyone you know are dead," says Fox News' Shepard Smith.

Oct 7, 2016

Lastarria Volcano: A close-up view of lava flows

Drone footage shows dramatic pictures of Lastarria, a stratovolcano along the border of Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its molten sulphur lava flows and a debris avalanche. The footage shows its fumarole openings emitting gas and the surrounding rugged landscape.The volcano, also known as Azufre, is part of the Lazufre volcanic system.

Oct 6, 2016