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Scientists have calculated that PCB levels of nine milligrammes per kilo are sufficient to impair reproduction and the immune system of marine mammals. (Photo: AFP)Life
Alarmingly high toxins found in English Channel dolphins

English Channel dolphins riddled with toxins.

13 Sept 2019 9:47 AM IST

The presence of microplastics in the soil could cause long term damage to the worms and the soil quality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Microplastics are inhibiting earthworm growth, degrading agricultural...

A study shows that the presence of microplastics in soil is not allowing worms to thrive, thus reducing soil quality.

12 Sept 2019 12:25 PM IST

Poverty will be widespread unless proper measures are taken now. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
We're not fully prepared to tackle climate change

A new report points out to our gravely insufficient' readiness in dealing with climate change.

10 Sept 2019 7:00 PM IST

150 other species are expected to follow suit in the near future as they have been categorised as critically endangered. (Photo: Instagram)Life
Three animal species declared extinct in India

Desertification has wiped out the Indian population of the Indian Cheetah, pink-headed duck and the Great Indian...

10 Sept 2019 2:56 PM IST

The subtle cooling slows down respiratory decay processes and carbon dioxide production in the lakes, increasing carbon burial within the sediments. (Photo: ANI)Life
Lakes play important role in global carbon cycle

Greenhouse gases leave lakes warm on top and cold below: Study.

10 Sept 2019 9:39 AM IST

Rare deer species that lived an additional half-centuryLife
Rare deer species that lived an additional half-century

Rare deer found alive even after extinction.

8 Sept 2019 1:05 PM IST

Former Housing Secretary Juli¡n Castrotold questioners including a high school student and nurse that he wouldnt immediately ban oil and gas production by fracking but would take other steps to eliminate fossil-fuel emissions by 2045. (Photo: Twitter | @JulianCastro))World
2020 democratic candidates turn focus to climate change

President Donald Trump began tweeting as soon as the prime-time climate forum kicked off.

5 Sept 2019 2:05 PM IST

Predicting the potential impacts of climate change on banana production systems is crucial to ensuring its long-term survival, according to researchers. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Banana cultivation in India massively disrupted due to climate change

Studies reveal that climate change may cause decline in India's banana cultivation.

4 Sept 2019 12:10 PM IST

One could go on and on about the effects of climate change, but this newspaper has only 16 pages.Opinion
Put health on top of climate agenda

Increased frequency of extreme weather events also contributes to the disease burden.

22 Jan 2020 7:18 AM IST

As climate change plays out and we see more frequent extreme weather and floods, how communities respond to those events may predict how resilient they become and how they will recover. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Opinion
With onset of climate change, securing needs of people vital

So far there is no indication that global temperature increase will be contained within one degree Celsius by 2050.

21 Jan 2020 4:34 AM IST

Farmers work near a parched land on Monday in Palakkad, KeralaIndia
Country's highest daytime temperature recorded in Palakkad, Kerala

A climate scientist said that if the current trend is any indication, there are chances that 2020 would be the hottest...

17 Feb 2020 2:28 PM IST

The drought-prone region didnt receive adequate rainfall during the monsoon, but farmers suffered the most when their crops were damaged due to unseasonal showers, a state official said.360 Degree
Karnataka's coast & the ghats at risk: Climate change wreaks havoc

Karwar-based marine biologist Dr Prakash Mesta agrees that extreme and untimely heat is not good for marine life.

16 Feb 2020 5:17 AM IST

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