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As summer temperatures surge, more people in northern Europe will purchase air conditioners, adding to the strain on electric grids and possibly creating a vicious cycle. (Photo: AFP)

Unprecedented climate conditions to hit world's major cities by 2050

Researchers examined climate of world's 520 major cities using 19 variables that reflect variability in temperature and...

11 July 2019 10:02 AM IST

The other five pairs were exposed to dim, overhead LED lighting at night, duplicating conditions found near coral reefs adjacent to human habitation. (Photo: AFP)

Light pollution a threat to Nemo's offspring

Light pollution puts Nemo's offspring at risk.

10 July 2019 10:11 AM IST

If greenhouse gas concentrations remain on the current path, the melting ice from Greenland alone could contribute as much as 24 feet to global sea level rise by the year 3000, which would put much of San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans and other cities under water. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Global warming to melt the ice sheet by the year 3000

Greenland may become ice-less by the year 3000: Study.

8 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

Several species of Caribbean corals have long fossil records showing that they have persisted through major changes in Earths history. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Caribbean corals can survive under the rising carbon dioxide levels

Researchers suggest that some corals can survive in acidified ocean conditions.

8 July 2019 9:49 AM IST

While this initial soil warming has benefitted Dahurian larch, further permafrost thaw could likely decrease tree growth and even cause the forest to decay, according to the authors. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Reforestation most effective against climate change

Earth's land could support 4.4 billion hectares of continuous tree cover.

7 July 2019 12:31 PM IST

Forest reforestation: Best climate change solution available

Forest reforestation: Best climate change solution available

Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says.

5 July 2019 10:41 AM IST

Plants have shown the use of electrical signals in two ways: one regulates the distribution of charged molecules across membranes while the second to send long-distance messages across the organism. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Have you have ever wondered if trees can think, learn, or feel pain or...

The brain is a very expensive organ, and there's absolutely no advantage to the plant to have a highly developed nervous...

5 July 2019 9:23 AM IST

The heatwave last week smashed national records for the hottest single day as scorching weather spread across Europe from the Sahara. (Photo: AFP)

Climate change makes June the hottest month for France

Climate change made French heatwave 'more likely' in hottest June ever.

3 July 2019 11:11 AM IST

Willis is investigating how warmer layers of water off the coast come into contact with glaciers and how this effects how quickly they melt. (Photo: AP)

Melting glaciers of Greenland and their future

High above Greenland glaciers, NASA looks into melting ocean ice.

27 Aug 2019 12:38 PM IST

A record number of fires ravaging the Amazon has drawn international outrage because of the rainforests importance to the global environment and prompted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to dispatch the military to assist in firefighting. (Photo: AP)

Why the world, and not just Brazil, should care about ravaging Amazon...

Eight out of nine Amazon states have seen an increase, with the largest state of Amazonas seeing a 146 per cent rise.

26 Aug 2019 9:27 AM IST

Extensive cattle farming is the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with just over 65 percent of deforested land in the Amazon now being grazed. (Photo: AFP)

Soybeans were once major contributor of deforestation

Global appetite for beef, soy fuels Amazon fires.

25 Aug 2019 1:32 PM IST

Tourists often mistakenly believe they can handle the Arizona heat and go out hiking during peak temperatures. (Photo: AP)

Arizona heat gets unbearable for hiking group

Kansas hiking group overwhelmed in Arizona heat.

25 Aug 2019 1:22 PM IST