Environment

Commonwealth countries unify voices ahead of Paris climate summit

They're committed to working towards an ambitious, equitable, inclusive climate change pact.

Nov 29, 2015

Political opposition stalls India's pioneer neutrino project in Tamil Nadu

Those who opposite it say it will be used to build atomic weapons or as a radioactive waste dump.

Nov 29, 2015

COP21: Greenpeace warns the struggle is not about saving the planet, its about saving us, humanity

Greenpeace try to raise awareness ahead of COP21 summit in Paris warning that 2Â°C is not enough to stay alive.

Nov 28, 2015

Meghalaya: Once successful, strawberry crops now failing due to climate change

The state is the third largest producer of strawberries in India.

Nov 28, 2015

Skewed govt policies, thirsty crops hurting conservative Indian farmers

More than two-thirds of India live off the land, and water scarcity could affect the majority.

Nov 28, 2015

COP21: What you need to know about the Paris climate change conference

What are the Paris climate change talks and why are they so important?

Nov 28, 2015

Climate change summit: Pessimistic projections on greenhouse gas emissions

They cite scientific studies indicating that their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions until 2030 will come within 0.7C of an agreed 2C.

Nov 27, 2015

Brazil: Destruction of Amazon rainforest rises 16% in 2015

The data released by the environment ministry on Thursday confirmed preliminary information released recently.

Nov 27, 2015

Advanced coal technology can help cut global CO2 emissions: Japan

Environment Minister Tamayo Marukawa said that coal-fired power plants meet the key demand of using an efficient technology to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Nov 26, 2015

Effective underwater glue, inspired by mussels, in the offing

It is inspired by mussels' ability to cling to surfaces despite the constant pounding of waves and wind at sea.

Nov 26, 2015

Indian-origin engineer develops tech to harness electricity from algae

Both photosynthesis and respiration, which take place in plants cells, involve electron transfer chains

Nov 26, 2015

Climate change: 2015 set to be warmest year on record

The United Nations said on Wednesday (25 November) that 2015 is set to be the warmest year on record, and 2016 could be hotter, warning that inaction on climate change could see temperatures rise by 6C or more.

Nov 25, 2015

Tibet: Scientists warn of rapid climate change at roof of the world

Lying 4700 meters above sea level on the Tibetan plateau is Namsto Lake. It is held as holy by the regions Tibetan population and every year thousands of pilgrims walk around its shores. As one of the largest lakes on the plateau, Namsto is fed partly by run off from the regions glaciers, which also acts as a store of water for the surrounding grasslands, experts have said.

Nov 25, 2015