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Today there are just five surviving species of rhino, although in the past there have been as many as 250 species (Photo: AFP)

Climate change wiped out siberian unicorns 36000 years ago

This was most likely because of reduction in steppe grassland where it lived due to climate change rather than the...

27 Nov 2018 7:08 PM IST

After direct input from several aerospace and engine companies, the scientists said they have developed a design that could be suitable and could be ready to be deployed in 15 years, aiming to cut the rate of temperature change in half. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists weigh up stratospheric sunlight barrier to curb warming

Some researchers say the geo-engineering technique could limit rising temperatures that are causing climate change.

23 Nov 2018 11:50 AM IST

Researchers suggested that conservational efforts involving expansion of plantations (Photo: AFP)

Climate change could destroy Europe's truffle industry within a...

Heat waves, forest fires, pests and diseases may also play their part in depriving the world of this culinary luxury.

22 Nov 2018 2:43 PM IST

The ecosystems response is lagging behind the rate of climate change. (Photo: ANI)

Study suggests Amazon forests failing to keep up with climate change

The team also found that bigger trees are out competing smaller plants.

9 Nov 2018 12:19 PM IST

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Wealthier people contribute less in combating climate change: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

7 Nov 2018 2:45 PM IST

We have already used more than two thirds of the emissions quota to keep climate change well below two degrees. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mayors view climate change as pressing urban issue

115 mayors of cities with at least 75,000 residents answered the fourth annual survey named for Thomas Menino.

24 Jan 2018 10:48 AM IST

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Study finds climate change has link to flowery forests

Tropical forests have evolved in generally stable climate.

21 Jan 2018 11:41 AM IST

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Worst-case global warming scenarios not credible: study

The findings should not been seen as taking pressure off the need to tackle climate change, the authors and other...

18 Jan 2018 9:11 AM IST

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Warming turning major sea turtle population female: Study

Sea turtles from warmer northern beaches leaned even more heavily female.

9 Jan 2018 7:40 PM IST

Wine glasses started to be tailored in both shape and size for different wine varieties. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how climate change may transform taste of wines

Expert says scientists and vintners need to better understand the wide diversity of grapes and their adaptions to...

3 Jan 2018 9:11 PM IST

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Science Says: Why there's a big chill in a warmer world

The cold could actually worsen for much of the East Coast because of a monster storm that's brewing in the Atlantic and...

3 Jan 2018 12:01 PM IST

King penguins seem to be able to move around quite a lot to find the safest breeding locations when things turn grim. (Photo: Pixabay)

Climate change threatens King penguins: study

King penguins are in fact picky animals and they need tolerable temperature all year round.

27 Feb 2018 8:58 PM IST