Environment

Great Barrier Reef left off UNESCO in danger list despite concern over coral bleaching and water quality

The decision to leave the reef off of the list is a big political win for the Australian government, who have come under criticism for their management of the lucrative tourist attraction.

Jul 6, 2017

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Here's why fish are turning transgender in the UK rivers

The researchers found that traits of female fish were portrayed by the male river fish and they even produced eggs.

Jul 4, 2017

Experts blame climate change for lightning-strike fatalities in Bangladesh

At least 22 people have been killed due to lightning strikes in Bangladesh in the past few days. According to data, around 200 lightning-strike fatalities were reported last year.

Jun 22, 2017

12,000 Navodaya Vidyalaya students use Seed Balls for afforestation

Students of 28 Navodaya Vidyalaya, alumni members, volunteers, and principals are joining hands to promote afforestation using Seed Balls. Karnataka Forest Department to provide the seeds.

Jun 21, 2017

Portugal forest fires: At least 57 dead as over 600 firefighters try to control blaze

Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Sunday called the forest fires "the biggest tragedy of human life that we have known in years."

Jun 18, 2017

Landslide, floods kill 156 in northeast India, Bangladesh; toll could rise

Heavy rains have triggered a series of landslides and floods in northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh, killing at least 156 people over two days.

Jun 14, 2017

Bangladesh landslides: At least 57 dead as heavy rains lash hilly areas; toll may rise

The death toll could rise since many areas remain cut off," Reaz Ahmed, a senior disaster management official, said.

Jun 13, 2017

Take an amazing 360 immersive tour of the Amazon rainforest with an indigenous guide

Watch iridescent snakes, sloths and a kaleidoscope of butterflies as indigenous Ecuadorian guide Kamanja Panashekung takes you through the Amazon rainforest, to explain why conservation of the lungs of the planet matters.

Jun 8, 2017

Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

Fires in the countryside east of Cape Town forced evacuations, including in the popular resort town of Knysna, on June 7, local media reported. Video posted to a social media website showed a building in Knysna burning while flames engulfed the hillsides around the town.

Jun 8, 2017

World Oceans Day 2017: There is a ghostly killer haunting our oceans

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Environment

Great Barrier Reef left off UNESCO in danger list despite concern over coral bleaching and water quality

Here's why fish are turning transgender in the UK rivers

Experts blame climate change for lightning-strike fatalities in Bangladesh

12,000 Navodaya Vidyalaya students use Seed Balls for afforestation

Portugal forest fires: At least 57 dead as over 600 firefighters try to control blaze

Landslide, floods kill 156 in northeast India, Bangladesh; toll could rise

Bangladesh landslides: At least 57 dead as heavy rains lash hilly areas; toll may rise

Take an amazing 360 immersive tour of the Amazon rainforest with an indigenous guide

Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

World Oceans Day 2017: There is a ghostly killer haunting our oceans

War between NGOs and Hungarys right-wing government reaches climax in upcoming vote

Kerala weddings to go green as government implements eco-friendly rules

Showa crater erupts in Sakurajima, Japan

World Environment Day 2017: Connecting People to Nature

Here's why more than 12% of US citizens will still pursue the Paris accord

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]