Plant-lovers in for a treat
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:44:14 GMT

If you're a plant lover and want to fill your garden with rare orchids and adeniums, now is the time to rush to the horticulture exhibition at the Gujarat Horticulture Association nursery on Panchvati road.

Olive Ridleys may delay mass nesting at Odisha beach
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:15:13 GMT

Endangered Olive Ridley turtles may delay their mass nesting at Odisha's Gahirmatha beach, one of the world's largest turtle nesting sites. The reason: climatic changes.

Doubts cast over increasing jellyfish population claims
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:10:49 GMT

Global experts have questioned claims that jellyfish are increasing worldwide and suggested that the paradigm is not supported with any hard evidence or scientific analyses to date.

Lack of collective will on climate change: Manmohan Singh
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:08:13 GMT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that "a lack of collective will" was hampering efforts to forge a common global front against the threat of climate change.

'Himachal to become carbon-neutral by 2020'
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:55:47 GMT

"The carbon footprint per capita in HP has been assessed at 1.4 tonne per capita in comparison to national average of 1.57 tonnes per capita," Dhumal said.

'Oceans play important role in climate change'
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:19:09 GMT

"Oceans and climate are linked to each other. Far from the static, Atlantic Ocean contributes a lot to climate change," shared Prof A D Singh, department of geology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

China to cut 40 per cent emission by 2015
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:38:50 GMT

China is planning to cut emissions by 30 to 40 percent by 2015. The latest target is part of the government's 12th five-year plan (2010-2015).

Greenpeace storms Romanian ministry over gold mine
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:46:36 GMT

Greenpeace activists stormed Romania's environment ministry today, chaining themselves to radiators in the minister's office in an attempt to stop the mine's approval.

Tropical vegetation stores more carbon than thought
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:31:43 GMT

The first ever "wall-to-wall" map of carbon storage of tropical vegetation in Africa, Asia and South America has shown that it stores 21 percent more carbon than estimated.

Arctic changes may spell dire consequences
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:27:31 GMT

The first signs of dangerous climate change in the Arctic could spell dire consequences for the whole of humankind, scientists warn.

New grasslands to boost Bihar tigers
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:53 GMT

Bihar is planning to create more grasslands in its only tiger reserve to help support more prey animals for the big cats that currently number 11.

Govt push to bring Mangar hill under conservation zone
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:06:51 GMT

The Haryana forest department has pushed the demand to bring the hill area including sacred forest in Mangar in Faridabad under the conservation zone.

12,000 birds spotted in Pobitora wildlife sanctuary
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:58:54 GMT

More than 12 thousand birds of 26 species have been spotted in Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary during a week-long census, Forest officials said today.

California sets landmark rules to cut auto emissions
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:49:40 GMT

California approved aggressive new rules on Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring automakers to put many more electric and hybrid vehicles on the Golden State's roads by 2025.

India ranks 125th in meeting environmental challenges
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:23:58 GMT

India ranks a lowly 125th in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges with Switzerland taking the top spot, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI).

Kerala Science Congress to focus on climate change
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:21:49 GMT

The three-day 24th Kerala Science Congress begins here Sunday with a special focus on climate change and the state's plantation crops.

Drinking water scare in China after industrial pollution
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:18:19 GMT

Authorities in China have swooped into action to monitor drinking water safety more closely after cadmium pollution, caused by a mining firm, has been found downstream of a China river.

Climate change: Singapore raises sea defences
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:11:15 GMT

A 15-km (10 mile) stretch of crisp white beach is one of the key battlegrounds in Singapore's campaign to defend its hard-won territory against rising sea levels linked to climate change.

Tiger found dead in Chandrapur forest
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:04:39 GMT

Decomposed carcass of a full- grown tiger has been found in Jharan range under Ballarpur Forest Project Division near here in east Maharashtra, officials said today.

Sumatran elephants on brink of extinction
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:14:08 GMT

The Sumatran elephant could be extinct in the wild in under 30 years unless immediate steps are taken to protect its rapidly diminishing habitat, WWF said today.

US poultry inspection system targeted for overhaul
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:23:01 GMT

The Obama Administration wants to overhaul how the government inspects U.S. chicken and turkey plants, the first such change in 50 years.

Warming could be similar across ecosystems
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:57:16 GMT

The impact of global warming could be similar across ecosystems, regardless of local environmental conditions and species.

Dogs to the rescue of rhinos
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:35:52 GMT

Humble dogs have come to the rescue of the famed one-horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park.

New tech to boost solar cell efficiency
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:04:29 GMT

Researchers have devised a new technology, which can dramatically increase the amount of sunlight that solar cells convert into electricity up to 45 percent.

New tech to boost solar cell efficiency
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:04:29 GMT

Researchers have devised a new technology, which can dramatically increase the amount of sunlight that solar cells convert into electricity up to 45 percent.

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