Environment

India denies US report of building secret nuclear city in Karnataka

It is just a coincidence that several top institutions are being set up close to each other.

Dec 23, 2015

UK weather: Hampstead Heath swimmers enjoy unheard of winter temperatures

Record-breaking weather in December has seen unseasonably warm water temperatures at the Hampstead Heath ponds.

Dec 22, 2015

Chennai floods not related to climate change: Environment Minister Javadekar

Extreme rainfall over coastal districts of Tamil Nadu is highly localised, says Javadekar

Dec 22, 2015

China: 40 cities issue alerts over air pollution as smog covers northern regions

In Beijing, PM2.5 density reached 330 micrograms per cubic metre till 2 pm local time on Tuesday.

Dec 22, 2015

Two sea snake species thought to be extinct found off Australian coast

It is the first time the snakes have been spotted alive and healthy since disappearing.

Dec 21, 2015

Assets of Vale, BHP blocked by Brazilian judge after dam burst

Joint venture Samarco was unable to pay for damage caused by the bursting of a dam at its mine last month.

Dec 20, 2015

Earth's recent history may predict global temperatures

Climate change over the last 150 years may estimate future global temperatures.

Dec 20, 2015

China: Beijing issues second 'red alert' on choking smog

The smog will begin rolling in from Saturday evening and last until Tuesday.

Dec 18, 2015

Why Sahara dust clouds come to the UK and some of its surprise benefits

Dec 15, 2015

Mexico: Colima volcano triple eruption spews ash and smoke into sky

The first explosion took place in the early morning before sunrise and it was followed by another blast at 8.06am local time.

Dec 15, 2015

Typhoon Melor: 700,000 evacuated from central Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the central Philippines on 14 December as Typhoon Melor made landfall with winds of up to 95mph, dumping heavy rain that could cause flooding, landslides and storm surges, authorities warned. About 40 domestic flights were grounded, while 73 ferries and hundreds of fishing boats were ordered to remain in port as Melor hit the village of Batag on the northern tip of Samar island.

Dec 14, 2015

Automobile industry will lose sale of 12,000 diesel cars due to NGT order: Sources

The order says no new diesel car will be registered and cars older than 10 years be banned.

Dec 14, 2015

Melting glaciers causing slight slowing of Earth's rotation

The slowing of Earth's rotation is a far-reaching impact of global climate change.

Dec 14, 2015

Japan: Researchers use 10-storey concrete building for seismic experiment

Japanese researchers conducted an earthquake simulation on a 10-storey concrete structure on 11 December, with the aim of improving earthquake management strategies. At 27.45m high, it is the tallest concrete building ever to be tested in an earthquake simulation.

Dec 11, 2015

Saving River Ganga: Rafting allowed while camping banned; other NGT directives

Using plastic, throwing untreated waste and camping on Ganga beaches from Gaumukh to Haridwar have been prohibited.

Dec 11, 2015

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Environment

India denies US report of building secret nuclear city in Karnataka

UK weather: Hampstead Heath swimmers enjoy unheard of winter temperatures

Chennai floods not related to climate change: Environment Minister Javadekar

China: 40 cities issue alerts over air pollution as smog covers northern regions

Two sea snake species thought to be extinct found off Australian coast

Assets of Vale, BHP blocked by Brazilian judge after dam burst

Earth's recent history may predict global temperatures

China: Beijing issues second 'red alert' on choking smog

Why Sahara dust clouds come to the UK and some of its surprise benefits

Mexico: Colima volcano triple eruption spews ash and smoke into sky

Typhoon Melor: 700,000 evacuated from central Philippines

Automobile industry will lose sale of 12,000 diesel cars due to NGT order: Sources

Melting glaciers causing slight slowing of Earth's rotation

Japan: Researchers use 10-storey concrete building for seismic experiment

Saving River Ganga: Rafting allowed while camping banned; other NGT directives

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