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Tourism is the only commercial activity allowed, apart from fishing -- the subject of international disputes over marine sanctuaries. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Antarctica should be left to the penguins

Antarctica tourism: the quest for Earth-'s vulnerable extremes.

30 Nov 2019 12:50 PM IST

The rainforests, permafrost and boreal forests are examples of biosphere tipping points that, if crossed, result in the release of additional greenhouse gases amplifying warming. (Photo: ANI)Lifestyle
Scenario of ‘hothouse’ making earth less inhabitable planet

Climate change is real; nine climate tipping points now -'active-'.

30 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Could sea animals help humans monitor the oceans?Lifestyle
Could sea animals help humans monitor the oceans?

Study suggests animals could help humans monitor oceans.

29 Nov 2019 6:45 PM IST

Environmentalists say the success of the breeding programme is no guarantee the species will survive once the newborns are released back into the wild. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Near extinct Bangladesh tortoises rediscovered by conservationists

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises.

29 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST

The UN has reported that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Fresh round of global protests against climate change

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney.

29 Nov 2019 10:26 AM IST

Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces -'man-made-' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 10:15 AM IST

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world-'s largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 10:06 AM IST

According to animal rights organisations, only between 3,200 and 3,900 tigers live in the wild worldwide. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Five of nine tigers narrowly survived gruelling journey across Europe

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven.

29 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)Lifestyle
Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:38 AM IST

A larger expanse of ocean warm enough to incubate these cyclones has spawned devastation in regions. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Global warming has become science of our dismal future

The climate crisis is here, get used to it.

28 Nov 2019 11:14 AM IST

Psychological responses to climate change such as \conflict avoidance, fatalism, fear, helplessness and resignation are growing. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Climate anxiety: Concern for future well-being amidst environmental...

In United States, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm.

27 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

Under 2C of warming coral, and the vital ecosystems it supports, would be virtually wiped out. (Photo: AFP)Lifestyle
Peculiar mating habits of colourful clownfish put it at risk from...

Losing Nemo: clownfish -'cannot adapt to climate change-'.

27 Nov 2019 9:47 AM IST

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