Bramble Cay melomys becomes first victim of human-induced climate change; goes extinct!
As per reports, the Bramble Cay melomys, a mammal native to the Great Barrier Reef, is nowhere to be found anymore.
Jun 14, 2016, 20:00 PM IST
NASA's CORAL mission to map coral reefs from 23,000 feet!
Up till now, scientists have been studying coral reefs up close in the water. But now, NASA has decided to study them differently – from 23,000 feet above.
Jun 09, 2016, 21:57 PM IST
Climate change making the Arctic green, says NASA
The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, said the study that provides the most detailed look yet at plant life across Alaska and Canada.
Jun 06, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
Climate change: Temperatures in Madhya Pradesh to surge by 1-1.5 degrees by 2045, says study
The study, "Climate Change in Madhya Pradesh: Indicators, Impacts, and Adaptation," done jointly by faculty member Veemal Mishra of IIT-Gandhinagar and Amit Garg of IIM-Ahmedabad says that with rise in temperatures, the "frequency of severe, extreme, and exceptional droughts" will increase.
Jun 06, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
Forget climate change, now space junk will destroy the Arctic!
If climate change wasn't enough, unfortunately, this refuge is not expected to last for long, due to an intrusion from space. You heard that right!
Jun 03, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Malaysia comes up with 1 million hectare marine park; allows commercial fishing!
The intention behind creating the marine park is to manage, rather than ban fishing operations entirely.
Jun 02, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
Sea level rise: 40 million Indians at risk; Mumbai and Kolkota to be worst hit, says UN report
The Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): Regional Assessments said that the worst impacts of climate change are projected to occur in the Pacific and South and Southeast Asia.
May 20, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Biodiversity protects fish from global warming
Preserving biodiversity is not just an aesthetic or spiritual issue -- it's critical to the healthy functioning of ecosystems and the important services they provide to humans, like seafood.
May 17, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Governments seek rules for Paris climate deal; temperatures soar
NASA said at the weekend that last month was the warmest April in statistics dating back to the 19th century, the seventh month in a row to break temperature records.
May 16, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
Climate alert! 2016 April hottest month ever worldwide
The information showed that April 2016 was the third month in a row to break the monthly record by the largest margin ever and the seventh month in a row to be at least 1C above the 1951-80 mean for that month.
May 16, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Beware! Global warming may accelerate chronic kidney disease
With rise in temperature worldwide, dehydration and heat stress are likely to take a toll on the kidneys, emerging as a major cause of poor kidney health in the near future.
May 08, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
How are rising carbon dioxide levels affecting crops? NASA finds out!
US space agency NASA is among those contributing toward this by carrying out studies in order to create awareness regarding these threats.
May 04, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
DNA : Dreadful effects of melting Himalayan glacier
There are around 9575 glaciers in Himalaya region, Siachen glacier is the second largest glacier, and if these glaciers melt, landslide and flood will hit the world badly.
May 04, 2016, 00:25 AM IST
Climate change effect: Marine life in danger as oceans lose oxygen!
Loss of ocean oxygen would leave fish, crabs, squid, sea stars, and other marine life struggling to breathe.
Apr 28, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Ocean alert: 93% of Great Barier Reef hit by coral bleaching – Watch!
Researchers contributing to Australia’s National Coral Bleaching Taskforce found that only 7 percent of the reef has avoided coral bleaching.
Apr 21, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
China wants ships to use faster Arctic route opened by global warming
China will encourage ships flying its flag to take the Northwest Passage via the Arctic Ocean, a route opened up by global warming, to cut travel times between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, a state-run newspaper said on Wednesday.
Apr 21, 2016, 01:33 AM IST
Earth had 11th straight record warm month in March
As Earth continues to warm and is influenced by phenomena such as El Nino, global temperature records are piling up.
Apr 20, 2016, 08:45 AM IST
Urgent action needed to ward off `devastating` climate crisis
ACP says that physicians have a role in combatting climate change, especially as it relates to human health.
Apr 19, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
