U of T scientists draw new connections between climate change and warming oceans
Aug 10, 2018, at 03:52 pm
Toronto, Aug 10 (IBNS): It happened once before, and it could happen again.
PM Modi to attend event to mark World Biofuel Day 2018
Aug 09, 2018, at 03:05 pm
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
Aug 09, 2018, at 02:04 pm
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
Aug 09, 2018, at 01:18 pm
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'
Aug 09, 2018, at 12:41 pm
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
Aug 08, 2018, at 06:03 pm
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
Aug 07, 2018, at 11:52 am
Jakarta, Aug 7 (IBNS): The toll in the Lombok earthquake in Indonesia has touched 98.
Planet at risk of heading towards “Hothouse Earth†state
Aug 07, 2018, at 09:47 am
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
Aug 07, 2018, at 08:50 am
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
Aug 05, 2018, at 05:25 pm
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
Aug 05, 2018, at 05:20 pm
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
Aug 03, 2018, at 12:17 pm
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
Aug 02, 2018, at 09:08 am
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
Jul 31, 2018, at 11:16 am
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.
8 dead in California wildfires, erratic winds helping fire to spread, say firefighters
Jul 30, 2018, at 11:21 am
Sacramento, July 30 (IBNS): Helped by erratic winds, wildfires have killed at least eight people, including two children, as it ravaged parts of US' California state, reports said.
UNESCO gives sustainable development a boost; designates 24 new biosphere reserves
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:43 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): Protecting mangroves, tropical rainforests and other biodiversity hotspots, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) bumped up its World Network of Biosphere Reserves by 24 new sites on Wednesday, which means that 686 unique natural sites in total are being preserved globally.
Population decline of mammals and birds linked to rapid warming of climate
Jul 25, 2018, at 04:53 pm
The rate at which our planet is warming has been found to be a critical factor in explaining the decline of bird and mammal species, reveals new research by UCL and ZSL (Zoological Society of London).
Jul 23, 2018, at 01:28 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in a new global study -‘Clunkered: Combating Dumping of Used Vehicles - A roadmap for Africa and South Asia’, has lifted the lid on the dark underbelly of a large-scale global trade in old and used vehicles from high income to low and middle income countries of Africa and South Asia.
Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Mumbai, train service badly hit
Jul 10, 2018, at 09:56 am
Mumbai, July 10 (IBNS): Normal life in Mumbai was disrupted as heavy rains lashed the city since Monday and left several areas waterlogged.
4.3 earthquake hits Jaipur district, no casualty
Jul 08, 2018, at 07:12 pm
Jaipur, July 8 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Jaipur district of Rajasthan on Sunday, officials said.
Jul 04, 2018, at 02:13 pm
Guwahati, Jul 4 (IBNS): The flood situation has further worsened with the inundation of fresh areas by the flood water in Chirang and Bongaigaon districts in lower Assam.
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Study identifies which marine mammals are most at risk from increased Arctic ship traffic
Jul 03, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS): In August 2016, the first large cruise ship traveled through the Northwest Passage, the northern waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Haryana, tremors felt in New Delhi
Jul 01, 2018, at 04:12 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Haryana's Sonipat area on Sunday as tremors also rocked New Delhi and adjoining areas, officials said.
Tremors felt in Delhi, adjoining areas
Jul 01, 2018, at 03:56 pm
Srinagar, July 1 (IBNS): Tremors were felt in New Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday, reports said.
Fresh floods hit four more districts of Assam, toll mounts to 31
Jun 28, 2018, at 11:22 am
Guwahati, Jun 28 (IBNS): Fresh floods hit four more districts of Assam as the situation in Lakhimpur district became worse.
3.3 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh, no casualty
Jun 26, 2018, at 11:40 am
Shimla, June 26 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale hit Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Tuesday, officials said.
Low-intensity quake hits Himachal Pradesh
Jun 23, 2018, at 08:40 am
Shimla, June 23 (IBNS): A low-intensity earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.
Conflict and climate change challenge sustainable development effort: UN report
Jun 21, 2018, at 08:09 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Although more people are leading better lives than a decade ago, persistent poverty and hunger, as well as rapid urbanization, are challenging global efforts to create a more just and equitable world, according to a United Nations report launched on Wednesday.
Over 5.48 lakh people hit by Assam flood, two more die as death toll touches 15
Jun 18, 2018, at 06:57 pm
Guwahati, June 18 (IBNS): The current wave flood situation in Assam still looks grim as flood waters inundated few more areas with affecting over 5.48 lakh people of six districts and claiming two more lives as death toll mounted in flood and landslides to 15.
Rising CO2 may increase dangerous weather extremes, whatever happens to global temperatures
Jun 18, 2018, at 05:44 pm
London, June 18 (IBNS): New research from the University of Oxford and collaborators at several other institutions provides compelling evidence that meeting the global warming target of 1.5°C may not be enough to limit the damage caused by extreme weather.