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  Climate change likely led to fall of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study

  Science | September 04, 2020 12:13 IST

  Shifting monsoon patterns linked to climate change likely caused the rise and fall of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, according to a study by an Indian-origin scientist which analysed data from North India covering the past 5,700 years. 

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  At least 3 people killed in Northern California wildfires

  World | August 21, 2020 8:42 IST

  Dozens of wildfires raging throughout Northern California have now claimed at least three lives, including the first civilian, and threaten tens of thousands of homes, authorities said Thursday.

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  Greenland ice sheet passes point of no return due to climate change: Study

  Science | August 17, 2020 13:21 IST

  The finding, published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment, means that Greenland's glaciers have passed a tipping point of sorts, where the snowfall that replenishes the ice sheet each year cannot keep up with the ice that is flowing into the ocean from glaciers.

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  Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh may see temperature rise of 7 degrees by 2100: Study

  India | August 07, 2020 15:03 IST

  The temperature increase of 6.9 degrees Celsius for the Jammu and Kashmir Himalayas is way more than the projected average rise in the global and national temperatures by the end of the century.

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  Penguin poop patches spotted from space in high-resolution satellite images of Antarctica. Read on

  Science | August 06, 2020 13:08 IST

  Researchers have spotted patches of penguin poop in new high-resolution satellite images of Antarctica. This discovery has revealed the presence of small emperor penguin colonies that were previously overlooked.

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  Methane leak discovered in Antarctica's seabed

  Science | July 23, 2020 9:29 IST

  Scientists have discovered an active methane leak in the seabed of Antarctica. The southernmost continent contains as much as a quarter of Earth's marine methane and now this leak from the sea bed prompts major concern about the impact on the global climate crisis. 

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  Ice turns pink in Italy's Alps mysteriously. Know why

  Science | July 06, 2020 9:44 IST

  The ice in Italy's Alps have mysteriously turned pink and the phenomenon has sparked a probe by the Italian scientists. According to reports, the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps is caused due to algae that accelerate the effect of climate change. 

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  International satellite to track sea level rise completes testing

  Science | June 14, 2020 13:08 IST

  An international satellite that will collect the most accurate data yet on sea levels around the world, a key indicator of how Earth's warming climate is affecting the oceans, weather and coastlines, has completed all the tests ahead of its scheduled launch in November.

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  7 facts you must know this World Oceans Day

  World | June 08, 2020 9:45 IST

  World Oceans Day 2020: The damage we are doing to our oceans and environment is no longer just of academic interests. It is affecting not just our resources but also affecting lives on water land and air. Oceans play a major part in our lives.

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  Killer heat waves, severe flooding: India may suffer devastating climate change impact in 80 years

  India | June 05, 2020 17:17 IST

  ​India could see devastating climate change effects, including killer heat waves and severe flooding, in the next 80 years, a study has said. The study also called for urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avert associated risks to the country's population, ecosystems, and economy.

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  Bhumi Pednekar thinks climate change still not considered a real issue

  Celebrities | June 02, 2020 7:56 IST

  On World Environment Day 2020, which is coming up on June 5, actress Bhumi Pednekar looks to bring more awareness on the subject of climate change.

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  Bhumi Pednekar: Time we understand what we have put our planet through

  Celebrities | May 25, 2020 11:54 IST

  Bhumi Pednekar is also a "Climate Warrior" as also mentioned on her Instagram profile. The actress is actively working to spread the word about the importance of preserving nature and about the imminent dangers of climate change.

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  After blood-red snow, Antarctica now turns green. Find out why

  Science | May 23, 2020 11:33 IST

  Recent pictures of Antarctica would confuse anyone with the South American Prairie Grassland as the snow land has turned green. However, this phenomenon is not because of some goniochromism effect.

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  Climate action not on hold amid COVID-19, say experts

  World | April 02, 2020 13:32 IST

  With the UN climate body and the UK government announcing to defer the crucial climate negotiations, known as the COP26, for a year amid the coronavirus pandemic, climate experts on Thursday said the delay does not mean a postponement of climate action.

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  Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change

  Science | February 18, 2020 22:51 IST

  The world's richest man Jeff Bezos on Tuesday announced a donation of $10 billion to fund scientists, activists and NGOs to help preserve and protect the Earth from climate change.

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  See India as important player against climate change: Norway

  India | February 16, 2020 19:21 IST

  Norway on Sunday said that it saw India as an important player against climate change and that both countries could play a leading role in tackling the global issues of environment and climate change.

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  Antarctica temperature crosses 20 degrees Celsius for first time ever

  World | February 14, 2020 8:05 IST

  Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents. Most of Antarctica is a polar desert, with annual precipitation of 200 mm (7.9 in) along the coast and far less inland

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  Climate change, humans causing Earth's biodiverse ecosystems to collapse: Study

  Science | January 27, 2020 16:28 IST

  ​Climate change and pressure from human activity is causing a collapse in global biodiversity and ecosystems across the tropics, according to a study published on Monday. 

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  Study economics before lecturing: US Treasury Secy to Greta Thunberg

  World | January 23, 2020 21:42 IST

  Days after US President Donald Trump slammed "prophets of doom" on climate change, his Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin advised teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg to study economics before lecturing the world, reports said.

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  India among countries facing threat of rising sea level: Moody's

  India | January 16, 2020 16:37 IST

  The global rating agency said that repeated shock related to sea level rise like damage to assets, loss of life, health issues and forced migration from the sudden events can materially weaken a sovereign's credit profile.