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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)Life
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)Life
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)Life
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)Life
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

A larger expanse of ocean warm enough to incubate these cyclones has spawned devastation in regions. (Photo: AFP)Life
Global warming has become science of our dismal future

The climate crisis is here, get used to it.

28 Nov 2019 11:14 AM IST

Psychological responses to climate change such as \conflict avoidance, fatalism, fear, helplessness and resignation are growing. (Photo: AFP)Life
Climate anxiety: Concern for future well-being amidst environmental...

In United States, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm.

27 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

Under 2C of warming coral, and the vital ecosystems it supports, would be virtually wiped out. (Photo: AFP)Life
Peculiar mating habits of colourful clownfish put it at risk from...

Losing Nemo: clownfish 'cannot adapt to climate change'.

27 Nov 2019 9:47 AM IST

Air pollution may be contributing to glaucoma due to the constriction of blood vessels, which ties into air pollutions links to an increased risk of heart problems. (Photo: ANI)Life
Air pollution can lead to irreversible blindness

Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk.

27 Nov 2019 9:22 AM IST

Forest managers should consider projected climate changes and increasing wildfire size, frequency and severity on future forest composition when planning long-term forest management strategies. (Photo ANI)Life
Climate driven changes in forest dynamics and wildfire activity to...

Studies reveal that wildfires in Oregon's Blue Mountains to become more severe.

26 Nov 2019 10:07 AM IST

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has no hard deadline to act on the request for the preliminary permits. (Photo: AP)Life
Significant concerns about proposals to dam Colorado River tributary

Arizona tribes oppose plan to dam Colorado River tributary.

26 Nov 2019 9:43 AM IST

With more than 1.3 million hectares of land scorched in the state, the fires have also destroyed large tracts of the tree-dwelling marsupials habitat. (Photo: AFP)Life
Aussies raise AUD 1 million for rescuing koalas injured by bushfires

Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops Aus$1 mn.

21 Nov 2019 5:21 PM IST

Many leave because of the increased expense or the daily difficulties in living in a city of canals, which can make even a simple errand a minor odyssey. (Photo: AP)Life
Venetians fight against record-breaking flooding, safety threats

Flood-hit Venice's dwindling population faces mounting woes.

22 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST

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