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The hot weather is drifting across the country's arid centre toward the east. Parts of New South Wales are forecast to reach the mid-40s celsius. (Photo: AFP)

Australia witnesses hottest day ever, hotter days expected

Australia has its hottest day on record, more to come.

18 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

These companies are destroying our planet and our right to fair climate negotiations free from their influence. (Photo: AFP)

Fossil fuel groups try influencing climate change talks

Fossil fuel groups 'destroying' climate talks: NGOs.

07 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

Russia's weather service said temperatures in the region should fall from Saturday and that coastal ice should freeze by December 11. (Photo: AFP)

Polar bears move away from Arctic as ice weakens

Weak Arctic ice sees 56 polar bears descend on Russian village.

07 Dec 2019 1:53 PM

The culprit is still not known, although a Greek-flagged tanker is suspected of causing the catastrophe. (Photo: AFP)

Oil stained black water soiling pristine beaches and marine life

Black tide in Brazil wreching havoc for the locals.

14 Nov 2019 7:01 PM

Wishmasters collect back plastic packaging from consumers as part of Flipkart's consumer outreach initiative to responsibly dispose plastic packaging. (Photo: File)

Creating awareness on proper disposal of plastic packaging

New initiative to collect plastic packaging from customers’ doorstep.

14 Nov 2019 6:00 PM

Authorities have been told to replace plastic cups and glasses at canteens and hostels with steel ones, discourage the use of plastic drinking water bottles, cups, straws, plates and spoons at all hostels and special events. Students have been asked to refrain from bringing plastic tiffin boxes.

Single-use plastic banned in VTU colleges

The UGC and AICTE had directed VTU to cut down plastic pollution and to spread awareness among students on the ill-effects of plastic.

05 Nov 2019 3:02 AM

If a certain sheet mask is the holy grail to your skin care and you cannot do without it, balance out your habits by reducing carbon footprint elsewhere. (Photo: Instagram)

Sheet masks: The new plastic straws?

Research has proven that sheet masks are just as bad for the environment as plastic straws.

30 Oct 2019 8:26 PM

Over time, plastic breaks down into tiny micro plastics and even smaller nanoplastics, the latter being less than 100 nanometres (nm) in size. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nano plastic from teabags causing health hazards

Study says plastic teabags release microscopic particles into tea.

04 Oct 2019 10:12 AM

During floods and landslides in August 2019, two villages were completely destroyed killing several people. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Protect the Western Ghats to tackle floods

India must stop deforesting its mountains if it wants to fight floods.

23 Sep 2019 4:07 PM

Bleaching occurs when stressed corals release algae that provide them with vital nutrients. (Photo: AFP)

Heat wave from Pacific Ocean poses threat to Hawaiian corals

Lingering Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii coral.

23 Sep 2019 1:11 PM

A landmark UN report to be unveiled next week will warn global warming and pollution are ravaging Earth's oceans and icy regions in ways that could unleash misery on a global scale. (Photo: AFP)

Thousands of activists conduct mass cleanup of world’s beaches

Environmental activists pluck plastic from world's beaches on mass cleanup day.

22 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

Green beauty is a fashionable term to use, but not everyone knows the real meaning behind it. (Photo: Instagram)

Make your beauty routine eco-friendly with these tips

Refillable containers, green beauty and ‘naked’ products are revolutionising the beauty industry.

16 Sep 2019 6:46 PM

The presence of microplastics in the soil could cause long term damage to the worms and the soil quality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Microplastics are inhibiting earthworm growth, degrading agricultural soil

A study shows that the presence of microplastics in soil is not allowing worms to thrive, thus reducing soil quality.

12 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

The research highlighted the current difficulty in detecting the presence of nano and microplastics in treatment systems. (Photo: ANI)

Microplastics have catastrophic impact on marine life

Microplastics turning to be major environmental challenge: study.

10 Sep 2019 10:03 AM

In 2005, Israel's environmental protection ministry launched a programme offering local councils incentives for proven results in cleaning their beaches. (Photo: AFP)

Israel remains hooked on plastic despite measures by environmental activist

Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic.

22 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

Compared to a baseline of plastic debris on beaches, the plastic we found in these turtles suggests they favour threads and sheets that are black, clear or green. (Photo: ANI)

Green turtles now surviving on plastic that resembles their natural diet

Studies reveal that green turtles eat plastic that looks like their food.

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

Plastic in the sea, rivers and other waterways is a problem around the globe, causing harm to marine ecosystems. (Photo: AFP)

Amsterdam starts new tourist activity of fishing out plastic

Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises.

27 Jul 2019 4:15 PM

The Plastic Whale tours are part of a growing trend, with Amsterdam authorities separately launching a series of initiatives to direct tourists to alternative activities and ease the pressure on the top sites. (Photo: AFP)

Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruise allows you to take care of the environment?

Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises.

26 Jul 2019 11:04 AM

Plant-based plastics, especially varieties made from sugar cane, are starting to seep into the mainstream as companies try to res-pond to consumers who are increasingly angry about the ecologically devastating impact of plastics.

Sawdust bottles might be an answer to plastic problem

Coca-Cola rolled out its so-called plantbottle in 2009, but it’s still 70% petroleum based.

23 Jul 2019 6:38 AM

From right to left-Samir Pathak, Corporate Affairs Director- Sustainability, AMENA - PepsiCo felicitating Debashish Chattopadhyay, Sub Divisional Officer, Kurseong, Darjeeling District. (Photo: File)

This FMCG company commits to collect 8,00,000kgs multi layered plastic in West Bengal

600 students pledge to become green warriors in four cities of West Bengal.

21 Jul 2019 3:16 PM

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A man uses his smartphone to film Chinese military planes trail colored smoke as they fly in formation past the sun during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. (Photo: AP)

Communist Party of China celebrates 70 years in power

Red roses are placed on an altar in memorial for the missing students of Ayotzinapa, demanding justice on the 5th anniversary of their disappearance, in Guatemala City, Thursday, September 26, 2019. Family members continue to call for justice five years after the Ayotzinapa students were allegedly taken from buses by local police and turned over to a drug gang. (Photo: AP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping presided Wednesday over the inauguration of a second international airport for Beijing with a terminal billed as the world's biggest. (Photo: AP)

Visuals form 'Starfish' shaped Beijing's Daxing International Airport

Anglican Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu plays with Archie, the son of Britain's Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. (Photo: AP)

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President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump's day out with world leaders

A close partner in India’s extended neighbourhood, PM Narendra Modi had a good meeting with Amir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad. Discussed stepping up bilateral cooperation and matters of regional & global importance. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

Narendra Modi with world leaders

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