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Mercury can remain in the food chain for up to 100 years. It is a major problem. (Photo: AFP)

Contamination level in Amazon on the rise; threatens dolphins

Amazon River dolphins threatened by mercury pollution.

25 Oct 2019 11:24 AM IST

Earlier this year the China Metallurgical Group asked Papua New Guinea officials visiting Beijing to approve plans to expand production capacity. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese polluting plants to be shut down in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea shutters polluting Chinese plant.

25 Oct 2019 10:58 AM IST

Warmer ocean surface waters are increasing the intensity and frequency of storms. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Eradicating deadly epidemics becomes difficult due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 11:25 AM IST

The result, it said, was that the thick snow layer quickly disappeared and the strong melt continued until early September. (Photo: AFP)

Intense heatwaves causes Swiss glaciers to melt

Studies reveal that Swiss glaciers shrink 10 percent in five years.

16 Oct 2019 9:01 AM IST

Storms and wind are also likely to have exchanged hot water in shallow areas with cooler water from deeper areas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Guam saved from the immediate effect of coral bleaching

Guam avoids severe coral bleaching predicted for this year.

15 Oct 2019 10:50 AM IST

What makes liquid metals an attractive option in solving environmental problems is the fact they can be cheaply produced using low energy and in a low-tech environment. (Photo: ANI)

Clean environment possible through liquid metal

Study says liquid metal can help us to clean environment.

14 Oct 2019 1:14 PM IST

Tourism is the only commercial activity allowed, apart from fishing -- the subject of international disputes over marine sanctuaries. (Photo: AFP)

Antarctica should be left to the penguins

Antarctica tourism: the quest for Earth's vulnerable extremes.

30 Nov 2019 12:51 PM IST

The rainforests, permafrost and boreal forests are examples of biosphere tipping points that, if crossed, result in the release of additional greenhouse gases amplifying warming. (Photo: ANI)

Scenario of hothouse' making earth less inhabitable planet

Climate change is real; nine climate tipping points now 'active'.

30 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

The UN has reported that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year. (Photo: AFP)

Fresh round of global protests against climate change

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney.

29 Nov 2019 10:26 AM IST

Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces 'man-made' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 10:15 AM IST

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)

43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM IST

Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)

Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST