Earth at risk of entering a hothouse climate: Study
Sydney, Aug 11(IBNS): An international study has found the Earth is at risk of entering a hothouse climate that could lead to global average temperatures of up to five degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial temperatures and long-term rises in the sea level of between 10 and 60 metres.
U of T scientists draw new connections between climate change and warming oceans
Toronto, Aug 10 (IBNS): It happened once before, and it could happen again.
PM Modi to attend event to mark World Biofuel Day 2018
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend an event to mark World Biofuel Day, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday.
At least 20 killed in Kerala rain and landslides
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IBNS): At least 20 people have been killed and several others are reported missing in landslides triggered by severe rain across Kerala, NDTV reported.
Indonesia: Fresh 6.2M quake strikes Lombok, triggers panic
Jakarta, Aug 9 (IBNS): A new earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude in the Richter Scale struck Indonesia's Lombok region on Thursday afternoon, triggering panic.
Lombok quake death toll rises to 131; Red Cross says 'exceptionally destructive'
Jakarta, Aug 9 (IBNS): The toll in quake-hit Lombok region in Indonesia has touched 131, reports said.
Planet at risk of heading towards irreversible “Hothouse Earth†state
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Keeping global warming to within 1.5-2°C may be more difficult than previously assessed.
Lombok earthquake: Death toll touches 98, may rise; search on for survivors
Jakarta, Aug 7 (IBNS): The toll in the Lombok earthquake in Indonesia has touched 98.
Planet at risk of heading towards “Hothouse Earth†state
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): An international team of scientists has published a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showing that even if the carbon emission reductions called for in the Paris Agreement are met, there is a risk of Earth entering what the scientists call “Hothouse Earth” conditions.
‘Lots of good news’ but much more needs to be done for the planet, says UN environment chief
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): Calling 2017 “the first year in human history” that more electricity was generated globally from the sun, than oil, gas and coal combined, Erik Solheim, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has told UN News that “we are on track” but “we really need to speed up”.
Research finds quakes can systematically trigger other ones on opposite side of Earth
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): New research shows that a big earthquake can not only cause other quakes, but large ones, and on the opposite side of the Earth.
Study shows trees can be genetically engineered not to spread
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): The largest field-based study of genetically modified forest trees ever conducted has demonstrated that genetic engineering can prevent new seedlings from establishing.
Temperatures soaring in Europe, could soon touch new high: Experts
London, Aug 3 (IBNS): The average temperature in Europe is on the rise and could soon reach a new high, experts have warned.
Indian Ocean perfume islands threatened by climate change
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Farmers living on the Indian Ocean Comoros archipelago are being supported through a UN Development Programme (UNDP) initiative, to adapt to climate change in an effort to ensure they can continue to prosper in one of Africa’s poorest nations.
Lombok earthquake: At least 16 dead, more than 500 rescued
Lombok, Indonesia, July 31 (IBNS): At least 16 people have died and another 330 injured, as an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck Indonesia's Lombok island on Sunday, reports said.