Mix this green leaf in milk, you can get relief from kidney stone and depression
You must have consumed milk many times, now boil basil leaves in it and consume it. Its benefits will be visible soon.
Aug 29, 2022, 22:32 PM IST
Carbon-cutting pledges by countries nowhere near enough, says UN climate chief
The newest pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what's needed to limit global warming to what the Paris climate accord seeks, a new United Nations report finds. So the UN's climate chief is telling nations to go back and try harder.
Feb 26, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
'Common glue may help fight climate change'
The researchers cross-linked the polyamine into a solid by using epoxy resin constituting just one-tenth of the mass of the material maximising the CO2-reactive component and avoiding the use of a support.
Jun 20, 2019, 14:02 PM IST
World's first 'Green concrete' trial begins in Sydney
Researchers from the University of New South Wales, Sydney and research and innovation hub called CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) would use results from the trial to create the first set of industry guidelines for "geopolymer" concrete.
Jun 19, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
World's 100 big cities represent 10% global emissions: Study
The report explores six sectors where leaders, businesses, and citizens in the world's cities can take rapid action to address consumption-based emissions: food, construction, clothing, vehicles, aviation, and electronics.
Marine reserves may mitigate climate change impact
The study showed that reserves can help marine ecosystems and people adapt to key impacts of climate change such as ocean acidification, sea-level rise, increased intensity of storms, shifts in species distribution, and decreased productivity and oxygen availability.
Jun 06, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef worse than first thought
Initial aerial and in-water surveys confirmed that about 29% of shallow water corals died from bleaching during 2016, up from the previous estimate of 22%, with the reef currently experiencing an unprecedented second straight year of bleaching.
May 29, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Scientists call for more precision in global warming predictions
A new, more precise way to measure the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on Earth`s climate in an article was published on Thursday in the academic journal Science.
May 05, 2017, 01:10 AM IST
Sea level rise: Up to 67% of California beaches could be 'severely damaged' by 2100
Beaches in Southern California are a crucial feature of the economy, and the first line of defence against coastal storm impacts for the 18 million residents in the region.
Mar 30, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
Pollution pushing New Zealand to environmental limits: Report
The report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said New Zealanders enjoyed a high environmental quality of life and access to pristine wilderness, Xinhua news agency reported.
Mar 21, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Rapid transit key in fight against climate change: Study
Car-oriented development has been the predominant urban form for cities in the past century and the results have been disastrous, said researcher Michael Marks.
Oct 11, 2016, 07:05 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
California methane gas leak 'largest' in US history: Scientists
The methane leak, detected at the gas company`s Aliso Canyon facility, has been described as an environmental disaster.
Feb 26, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Searing heat waves could hit world every year by 2075
If emissions are aggressively cut, the extreme heat events could be significantly reduced significantly, although 18% of the Earth would still face dangerous heat waves.
Feb 23, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
Small ponds emit large amount of greenhouse gases
Ponds play an important role in the carbon cycle as gases produced at the bottom of small ponds are able to reach the top more often than what occurs in larger lakes, due to greater water mixing and shallower waters.
Feb 02, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
Time to turn climate pledges into concrete action: France
The 195 governments that clinched the Paris climate deal must now turn their pledges into concrete action, France's ecology minister Segolene Royal has said.
Jan 12, 2016, 07:10 AM IST
Nearly 60 percent greenhouse gas emissions from energy sector: Govt
Energy sector contributes for nearly 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, followed by electricity, industry, agriculture and other sectors, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said today.
Dec 21, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
Climate talks head for final phase, India promises positivity
Environment Ministers from across the globe will strive this week to transform a draft that has conflicting proposals into a concrete climate pact to cap greenhouse gas emissions amid India's assertion that it is going for the high-stakes talks with positivity.
Dec 06, 2015, 15:17 PM IST
More ambitious climate targets needed to limit global warming
Countries must set more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming below two degrees, according to a new analysis of the emission targets from 159 countries including India.
Dec 04, 2015, 13:35 PM IST
Aggressive climate pact needed to check rising emissions: Researchers
Developing countries, including India, have recently joined in the effort to slow down climate change by setting targets for reducing their emissions.
Dec 04, 2015, 10:50 AM IST
