Climate can grind mountains faster than imagined
The study, conducted by a team of scientists from 10 countries, culminated more than a decade of fieldwork.
Dec 01, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Thousands march in Madrid against climate change
Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of the Spanish capital city of Madrid at lunchtime on Sunday as they formed part of the worldwide Global March for Climate.
Nov 30, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
CO2 impact on global warming underestimated: Study
The study examined nahcolite crystals found in Green River Formation in Colorado, US. The crystals were formed 50 million years ago during a hothouse climate.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
US will push for ambitious climate change targets in Paris
The US Monday said it would push for an ambitious climate change aggreement at the upcoming Paris summit that mobilises on-going financial and technical support for climate adaptation, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable countries.
Nov 10, 2015, 01:23 AM IST
UN fund approves its first climate aid for poor nations
The GCF said in a statement its board had approved USD 168 million (155 million euros) for eight projects in countries.
Nov 06, 2015, 22:19 PM IST
Climate change can move mountains, literally!
For millions of years, global climate change has altered the structure and internal movement of mountain ranges, but the resulting glacial development and erosion can in turn change a mountain's local climate.
Nov 06, 2015, 10:07 AM IST
Punjab's crop residue burning threatens South Asian air quality
Thick smoke aerosol plumes from the burning may significantly affect atmospheric circulation.
Nov 05, 2015, 20:06 PM IST
UN releases a draft for potential agreement on climate
The 20-page document published today is set to be "the basis for negotiation", the UN stressed in a written statement.
Oct 05, 2015, 23:30 PM IST
Highlights of India's climate action plan
Highlights of India's climate action plan, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), announced by Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar here on Friday.
Oct 02, 2015, 20:42 PM IST
Experts decode Inuit adaptation to high-fat diet in Arctic
An analysis of the genetic makeup of the Inuit people, who live in an extreme climate in the Arctic, has found how this population has adapted to a diet high in fat from fish and marine mammals such as seals and whales.
Sep 19, 2015, 09:49 AM IST
Modi is breaking taboos while making sanitation a priority: UN chief
India has made great strides to improve hygiene and public health, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said while lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "breaking taboos" by making sanitation a national priority.
Sep 16, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
