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Decorative washi tape, which comes in a wide range of patterns and colours, is another trendy alternative to ribbon. (Photo: AP)

This holiday season gift wrapping goes jazzy and sustainable

Gift-wrapping this season trends jazzy but sustainable.

26 Nov 2019 10:13 AM IST

Forest managers should consider projected climate changes and increasing wildfire size, frequency and severity on future forest composition when planning long-term forest management strategies. (Photo ANI)

Climate driven changes in forest dynamics and wildfire activity to...

Studies reveal that wildfires in Oregon-'s Blue Mountains to become more severe.

26 Nov 2019 10:07 AM IST

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has no hard deadline to act on the request for the preliminary permits. (Photo: AP)

Significant concerns about proposals to dam Colorado River tributary

Arizona tribes oppose plan to dam Colorado River tributary.

26 Nov 2019 9:42 AM IST

According to the Navy, more than 4,500 tons of oil has been removed and more than 5,000 soldiers mobilised for cleaning operations. (Photo: AFP).

Oil spill contaminates stretch of Brazilâ€™s coast

Oil from spill in Brazil washes up in Rio state.

25 Nov 2019 1:47 PM IST

Dont use printed Christmas wrapping paper which cant be recycled. Use plain brown paper instead. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay))

UK gears up for eco-friendly Christmas

I-'m dreaming of a green Christmas: UK firm urges clampdown on waste.

23 Nov 2019 10:20 AM IST

The sight of the axed trees spread along the road was what instigated the outrage, which eventually took the form of a full-fledged protest

Save Nallagandla trees

Take for instance the case of Nagamani who runs a girl hostel in the Shiv Bagh Colony.

23 Nov 2019 12:00 AM IST

Many leave because of the increased expense or the daily difficulties in living in a city of canals, which can make even a simple errand a minor odyssey. (Photo: AP)

Venetians fight against record-breaking flooding, safety threats

Flood-hit Veniceâ€™s dwindling population faces mounting woes.

22 Nov 2019 10:47 AM IST

With more than 1.3 million hectares of land scorched in the state, the fires have also destroyed large tracts of the tree-dwelling marsupials habitat. (Photo: AFP)

Aussies raise AUD 1 million for rescuing koalas injured by bushfires

Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops Aus$1 mn.

21 Nov 2019 5:21 PM IST

Human sound pollution and the animal response to it must be seen in the context of an ecosystem, especially when considering conservation efforts, the authors note. (Photo: AFP)

Manmade noise labelled major environmental pollutant

Manmade noise a -'major global pollutant-': study.

20 Nov 2019 6:35 PM IST

A windstorm overnight in the Rome area toppled scores of trees, with two falling on cars, severely injuring a motorist. (Photo: AP)

Weather woes: Venice hit with tide, snow and rain

3rd record tide enters Venice as Italy hit with snow, rain.

19 Nov 2019 6:40 PM IST

Bushfire-prone Australia has experienced a horror start to its fire season, which scientists say is beginning earlier. (Photo: AFP)

Blazing bush fire casts smoky haze over Sydney

Smoke haze blankets Sydney as bushfire threat rises.

19 Nov 2019 4:00 PM IST

Municipality of Anchorage saw snowfall of more than a foot Saturday after tying a temperature record set in 1967. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Alaskan city experiences record heat and snowfall in single day

Anchorage recorded a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit and a foot of snow on the same day.

18 Nov 2019 12:19 PM IST