Research identifies all the different ways the sea supports human wellbeing
Aug 25, 2018, at 04:03 pm
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): A study led by the University of Liverpool that catalogued all of the links between marine biodiversity and the different ways we rely on the sea found more than 30 ways it supports well-being including providing a source of nutrition, supplying raw materials and supporting recreational activities.
5 magnitude earthquake hits Andaman Islands, no casualty
Aug 24, 2018, at 06:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman Islands on Friday, as per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
Aug 24, 2018, at 05:41 pm
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Previous research has shown that higher temperatures fueled by climate change could have major impacts on birds in the U.S. that are already considered threatened.
Hawaii ravaged by flash floods, landslides as Hurricane Lane approaches
Aug 24, 2018, at 01:19 pm
Honolulu, Aug 24 (IBNS): Hawaii is presently fighting a series of calamities as the category three Hurricane Lane approaches its land.
7.3 earthquake hits Venezuela, no casualty
Aug 22, 2018, at 09:49 am
Caracas, Aug 22 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7. 3 on the Richter Scale hit Venezuela's northeast coast on Wednesday, US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Cyclone Warning Centre to be set up in Thiruvananthapuram within a month
Aug 21, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): With several incidents of tropical cyclones and severe weather events striking over Kerala and Karnataka coasts in the recent times, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences is proposing to set up a Cyclone Warning Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
6.3 earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok Island, no casualty
Aug 19, 2018, at 04:51 pm
Lambok, Aug 19 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia's Lombok island on Sunday, US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Kerala Flood: Rahul speaks to PM Modi, urges to increase Army, Navy deployment
Aug 16, 2018, at 02:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Kerala flood situation, urging the latter to increase the deployment of Army and Navy in the southern state.
Kerala flood situation : More rain and more deaths as Centre prepares massive operations
Aug 16, 2018, at 01:57 pm
Thiruvanthapuram/Kochi/New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The flood situation in Kerala remained critical as rains continued to pour pour down heavily leading to flooding of dams and rivers and triggering fresh landslides causing 12 fresh deaths on Thursday and forced collapse of the public transport system and train services in many areas and suspension of Kochi metro , media reports said.
Kerala flood : Kochi airport shut till Saturday as calamity continues
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:53 pm
Kochi, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Suspension of air services in Kerala's Kochi airport has been extended till Saturday afternoon as the runways and the parking area were flooded with a vast part of the state ravaged by incessant rain and release of excess water from the dams, reports said.
Fears for food security and the future of farming families, as Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia
Aug 15, 2018, at 09:36 am
New York, Aug 15 (IBNS): An “invasive pest” that devours more than 80 different plant species, including many staple crops, could threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in Asia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Tuesday.
NASA finds Amazon drought leaves long legacy of damage
Aug 13, 2018, at 04:07 pm
Washington, Aug 13 (IBNS): A single season of drought in the Amazon rainforest can reduce the forest's carbon dioxide absorption for years after the rains return, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
6.4 earthquake hits Alaska, no casualty
Aug 13, 2018, at 08:54 am
Washington, Aug 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit a remote part of Alaska on Sunday, as per US Geological Survey.
Earth at risk of entering a hothouse climate: Study
Aug 11, 2018, at 05:50 pm
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
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.