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New frog species found in Malaysia

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 15:20

An orange-striped, yellow-speckled frog discovered by Malaysian herpetologist Juliana Senawi in swampland on the Malay Peninsula has now been determined to be a new species.

Climate change may shrink oxygen-deprived zones in oceans

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 15:17

Contrary to what one would expect, researchers have shown that climate change, as it weakens the trade winds, could shrink the size of the lowest-oxygen environment zones in the

`Time for action by developing nations on climate change`

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 12:14

Noting that response of many countries is not adequate to combat climate change, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said time has come for "enhanced action" by developing nations.

Closing nuclear fuel cycle important to meet climate change threat

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 17:45

With the threat of climate change looming large, it is important to close the nuclear power fuel cycle so that the base fuel could be used more efficiently. With a closed fuel cycle, nuclear power is almost akin to renewable energy, said a senior official here.

Tornadoes`s increased frequency, strength linked with climate change

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 17:05

A change in climate may be causing more and deadlier tornadoes that are hitting the US, as revealed by a new study.

Burrowing animals may have been pivotal in stabilizing Earth`s oxygen

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 14:37

A new study evolution of the first burrowing animals may have played a major role in stabilizing oxygen on Earth.

Discharge in Ganga: NGT orders joint inspection into polluting industries

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 21:32

Concerned over effluents discharged into the Ganga and the Yamuna, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) today directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to conduct a joint inspection of "seriously polluting industries" on the bank of both the rivers.

Smart Cities should be environmentally responsible: Pachauri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 21:22

With the NDA Government planning to establish 100 Smart Cities throughout the country, noted environmentalist R K Pachauri Wednesday underscored the necessity for these upcoming cities to be environmentally responsible.

Human influence causing climate warming: IPCC report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 21:04

Observing that humans are the dominant cause of global warming, a UN climate panel has warned that climate change will impact human health, south Asian settlements and infrastructure through flooding, and will aggravate food and water shortages in the region.

Forests, water bodies have declined in NCR: Naidu

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 20:59

Natural conservation zones like forests, water bodies and wastelands have declined in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the years, union minister M. Venkaiah Naidu informed the Lok Sabha Wednesday.