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The Baishui glacier on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the southern province of Yunnan in China is one of the fastest melting glaciers in the world as it has lost 60 per cent of its mass since 1982. (Photo: AP)

Glaciers shrinking at alarming rates due to global warming

The world's glaciers are shrinking five times faster now than they were in the 1960s.

9 April 2019 10:47 AM IST

Spoorthi Seethamma Muruvanda

A green thumb April!

Rather than pranking your friends and family this April Fool's Day, spend the day planting a tree that will benefit you...

1 April 2019 12:00 AM IST

The misalignment between conservation measures and the whales current behaviour makes them much more vulnerable to lethal encounters with ships and fishing gear. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rapid evolution of ecosystem affecting the whales

Here's what is affecting the movement of right whales.

31 May 2019 10:30 AM IST

The research team hopes further studies can be carried out to look in more detail at the longer-term effect of species becoming extinct on habitats and ecosystems. (Photo: ANI)

Small birds and mammals can thrive in a wide variety of habitats

Researchers forecast worldwide move towards smaller birds, mammals.

26 May 2019 12:16 PM IST

New Jersey had tried for years to enact a state wide beach smoking ban, only to see the measure die in the Legislature or be vetoed by a governor. (Photo: AP)

New Jersey to ban smoking on their beaches

New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer.

24 May 2019 9:22 AM IST

Plastic Kingdom: The 5th highest greenhouse gas emitter in the world

Plastic Kingdom': The 5th highest greenhouse gas emitter in the world

Besides being a pollution menace, plastic heats up the planet twice as much as aviation industry.

24 May 2019 9:01 AM IST

CFCs and other molecules have mainly eroded ozone in the upper stratosphere, and over the poles. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

CFCs are the main culprit in depletion of ozone layer

Illegal ozone-depleting gases traced to China: Study.

23 May 2019 2:02 PM IST

Sea dragons swim by spinning translucent fins while their tails act as rudders. (Photo: AP)

Aquarium that displays rare sea dragons; visual delight

Sea dragons captivate visitors at California aquarium.

23 May 2019 11:25 AM IST

Offshore, the fireworks fired on the yachts that close the festivities generate pollution of fine particles with elements that fall into the sea and cause light pollution that disturb the seabirds. (Photo: AFP)

The less glamorous side of Cannes Film Festival: Environmental hazard

The Cannes Film Festival hides a less glamorous reality of huge environmental mess'.

21 May 2019 9:00 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)

Climate change is making Dahurian larch trees to grow faster in China

Old trees in China's permafrost are witnessing growth spurt due to climate change.

19 May 2019 3:44 PM IST

According to authorities, the plantations will not only help in protecting the environment but will also help marginal farmers increase their income. (Photo: ANI)

Local authorities conducting tree plantation drive

In Leh, tree plantation drive to stem spike in pollution.

19 May 2019 10:39 AM IST

These high intensity storms have been tied to the very warm sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indian Ocean cradle of deadly cyclones?

Here's why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones.

18 May 2019 2:41 PM IST