Environment

CO2 levels hit record high for 30th year in a row

Greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2014 as the relentless fuelling of climate change makes the planet more dangerous for future generations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday (9 November).

Nov 9, 2015

Climate change likely to add 100 million poor by 2030, says World Bank

In 2015, World Bank has put the number of poor at 702 million people.

Nov 9, 2015

Vivos Europa One: Have Indian billionaires been invited to buy Noah's Ark shelters?

Vivos believes it is in a special business, providing all-risk protection and life-assurance solutions for billionaires.

Nov 9, 2015

Brazil: Two dozen people missing in mudflow after mine disaster

A resident said the death toll will rise as many people still haven't been accounted for.

Nov 8, 2015

US President Obama rejects Keystone oil pipeline; Greens celebrate victory

"The pipeline would not make a meaningful long-term contribution to our economy," Obama said.

Nov 7, 2015

Australia: Time-lapse video shows dramatic shelf storm descending over Sydney

Nov 6, 2015

Global warming: UN says gas emissions pledges are not enough

Nov 6, 2015

Air pollution: North India under a haze as Punjab farmers burn crop residues

The Punjab government has warned farmers, threatened them with prosecution and even offered rewards.

Nov 5, 2015

Delhi air 'fatal', highest pollution level in capital today

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain reportedly said the air pollution in the capital had reached 'fatal' levels.

Nov 5, 2015

Yemen: Cyclone Chapala batters coast as thousands flee homes

A cyclone with hurricane-force winds made landfall on Yemens Arabian Sea coast on Tuesday (3 November), flooding the countrys fifth-largest city Mukalla and sending thousands of people fleeing for shelter. Officials and meteorologists say the storm is the most intense in decades in the arid country, whose storm response is hampered by poverty and a raging civil war.

Nov 4, 2015

Indian-origin aerospace engineer lives trash-free for more than 2 years

Karwat produced a little over 700 pounds of trash in the first year and reduced it to 6 pounds in the second year.

Nov 3, 2015

NASA's claim of Antarctic snow gain doesn't mean climate change slowdown

A NASA study has found that Antarctica has gained more ice over the years than it is losing.

Nov 3, 2015

Mexico: Fire Volcano has five morning eruptions

Mexicos Colima or Fire volcano erupted once again on Sunday (1 November), as its period of activity rolls on. There were five explosions from between 8.00am and 11.48am local time. Ash emanating from the volcano reached as high as 1,500 metres into the sky.

Nov 2, 2015

Mexico: Popocatepetl volcano erupts spewing ash and smoke

Mexicos Popocatepetl volcano erupted on Thursday (29 October), belching ash and smoke across blue skies, authorities reported. A spectacular column of ash erupted from the volcano at 8.57am local time. The volcano is located 50 miles southeast of the capital, Mexico City.

Oct 30, 2015