Human activities

Water level in Nainital Lake sinks 18 feet below normal

As per reports, the water level in the freshwater body has gone down by an unprecedented 18 feet below the normal level this summer, causing huge concerns amongst environmentalists and tourists alike.

May 26, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

Climate change or us? Humans at fault for bulk of Arctic sea ice loss!

Understanding all causes of the sea ice retreat is crucial for accurately projecting the rate of future loss, and trying to slow it.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:07 PM IST

Nature 170 times behind humans in the race to cause climate change, warn researchers!

They have for the first time come up with a mathematical equation - known as the Anthropocene equation - to describe the impact of human activity on the Earth system.

Feb 13, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

Street dog deaths largely human-influenced: Study

Further, the study shows how humans are also responsible for a skewed sex ratio in dog population.

Jan 30, 2016, 23:42 PM IST