Climate change

Science & Nature

Alarm bells ring as Arctic Ocean ice cap is set to disappear earlier than thought

The adage, ‘Better Late Than Never’ doesn’t seem to be a solution as the climate-conscious world is trying hard to save the Arctic Ocean from heating up. Latest

Health

Chikungunya vaccine could soon be a reality

In a development that could be astounding in the healthcare research arena, a vaccine has been created to combat the dreadful mosquito-borne virus chikungunya.

Science & Nature

Glaciers melt at a faster rate as weather heats up

Climate change has been frightening over the past few years, with heat conditions scaling new highs. The state of the world’s glaciers offers a clear picture of

World News

Know how the systematic destruction of wetlands creates an impact on the planet

For the past three centuries, the systematic destruction of wetlands has resulted in the huge loss of marshes, swamps, and fens.

Business

Carbon dioxide can credibly be removed from air

Carbon dioxide removal is a process in which it is removed from the atmosphere and stored in a carbon pool for long periods of time.

Science & Nature

Climate change impact on Madagascar needs to be seen as a serious warning

A study on Madagascar investigated how future climate change is likely to affect the country's key forest habitat types.

World News

Tragic route of climate change extends from Amazon to Tibet

Warmer temperatures in Amazon correlates with rising temperatures in Tibet and the West Antarctic ice sheet.

Science & Nature

Mangroves under threat; Indian coastline could see certain species shifting landward

A study predicts that certain species of mangroves could reduce and shift towards the land by year 2070.

World News

Salton Sea and its troubles: Polluted lake in California could prove hazardous

Drying up of the lake has led to a concentration of salt and chemicals in the little water that remains in the Salton Sea

Travel

Decarbonising tourism with solar, wind power, and cutting costs too

It has been found that use of solar panels to decarbonise the Mediterranean tourism industry could also prove to be cost-effective

World News

Biodiversity loss needs more attention, say experts

Study calls for much more efforts that would halt mass extinction of species due to biodiversity loss

World News

A quarter of the world’s population live under flood risks

Close to 90% of people exposed to flood waters live in lower or middle income countries

Auto Tech

Combustion-engine cars could move off European streets by 2035

EU lawmakers vote for ban on combustion engines; Measures to make auto firms reduce CO2 emissions by 100% by 2035 receive a boost

World News

Less snow, more greenery: What ails the Alps?

The Alps mountain range known for its snow-capped peaks is dressing up with vegetation; and that is not good news

India News

Gujarat heat wave intense, birds fall from the sky

Dehydrated birds have begun falling from the sky, unable to stand the sweltering heat conditions

Lifestyle

Act fast, or we could lose our birds in no time

Bird population is steadily declining around the globe, and we need to do something about it.

World News

Heat waves are increasing; making it tough for airplanes to lift off

Heat wave-related mishaps could become increasingly common as a consequence of global warming.

World News

Earth’s poles get warmer; Could this be a matter of concern?

Unusually warmer poles spark discussions among scientists

World News

Fires turn larger, more frequent and disastrous across the US

A study has pointed out that that large fires have also been spreading into fresh terrain.

World News

Climate goals apart, coral reefs still face huge threat as marine heatwaves abound

A study has pointed out that coral reefs face disaster even if global climate targets are achieved

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