Wiping out all of Africa’s elephants could accelerate Earth’s climate crisis by allowing 7% more damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists say. But conserving forest elephants may reverse the trend, providing a service worth $43billion in storing carbon, the academics found. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, shows that …
The unprecedented hailstorms that caused severe damage to life and crops in many states in the country in February and March, is still a puzzle for the weather scientists, who say, this kind of event has not been officially recorded in the history. The weather scientists measure rainfall, temperature, humidity …
Pune: Scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes, who recently surveyed the damage caused by hailstorms, have recommended raising of permanent windbreaks or shelterbelts on the windward side and growing genotypes to avoid failure of all crops. Windbreaks comprise a hedge, fence, or a row of trees …
YOKOHAMA: International scientists gathered near Tokyo on Tuesday for a week-long meeting centred on a grim climate change report that warned of floods and drought that could stoke conflicts and wreak havoc on the global economy. A draft of their document, seen by AFP, is part of a massive overview …
More rain and snow are forecast in the days ahead as another system of rain-bearing clouds is expected in a couple of days, raising serious concerns about the impact on crops, which need the usually dry weather at this time of the year. “Rains are not required at this time. …
The steam and heat from volcanoes allowed species of plants and animals to survive past ice ages, a study showed Tuesday, offering help for scientists dealing with climate change. An international team of researchers said their analysis helped explain a long-running mystery about how some species thrived in areas covered …
India's states will see more intense unpredictable freak weather in the coming days, warned climate change scientists, days after huge chunks of hail killed at least 10 people and wounded scores in Andhra Pradesh and hail storms this week destroyed cropland across Karnataka and Maharashtra. "The key word is these …
A study conducted by Greenpeace India, a voluntary organisation working on environmental issues, has reported an alarming rise in the concentration of harmful nitrates in drinking water in Malwa. For this, scientists blame rampant use of chemical fertilisers. The quality of milk is also believed to be critical in Punjab …
The world's first great civilisations appear to have collapsed because of an ancient episode of climate change - according to new research carried out by scientists and archaeologists. Their investigation demonstrates that the Bronze Age 'megacities' of the Indus Valley region of Pakistan and north-west India declined during the 21st …
The apex court had asked the government to submit their stand on this issue Government will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court pleading that field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops be allowed, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said today. The minister assured that the government will take all safety …
The global warming "pause" which some climate sceptics have taken as evidence that climate change is a myth could in fact be explained by a dramatic increase in the amount of heat being taken out of the atmosphere by the Pacific Ocean, a study has found. The easterly trade winds …
The president of Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), K. L. Ramkumar, on Monday said that the Department of Atomic Energy had taken steps to allay the fears of people over the safety of nuclear power projects across the country, particularly the …
Researchers unraveling the complexities of the West African monsoon say they are set to bring major agricultural and health benefits to people in the region — despite setbacks caused by terrorist threats and wars in the Sahel region. The African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis (AMMA) programme, a consortium of over 400 …
Scientists fear change in the climate is likely to affect milk production in the coming year. “The impacts of climate change are global, but countries like India are more vulnerable in view of the high population depending on agriculture. Around 1.5 million tonne of milk will reduce every year if …
A set of Guidelines on ‘Integrating science into humanitarian and development planning and practice to enhance community resilience’ has been developed by Melanie Duncan at University College London in collaboration with a number of contributors. The guidelines are designed to encourage humanitarian and development non-governmental organisation (NGO) practitioners to think …
Beijing: China’s wealthy are making a beeline for the Antarctic. The country’s rich families are travelling and even buying houses in New Zealand, Australia and Spain because they want to get away from the heavy smog and pollution in the Chinese cities. Tour operators are charging between $50,000 and $80,000 …
An unprecedented spike in Pacific trade winds has seen global warming slow significantly in the past 12 years but the effect is only temporary and temperatures will surge, a study found on Monday. The Australian-led report, published in the latest edition of Nature Climate Change, said a dramatic acceleration in …
Closure of ISROs activities at research station at Antarctica - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 10/02/2014. Minister For Ministry Of Science And Technology And Ministry Of Earth Sciences, S. Jaipal Reddy has stated in the Parliament that ISRO’s activities at Bharti came to a temporary halt due to the shut-down …
The Union cabinet will soon sanction 13,000 crore for the initial phase of the 10-year Green India Mission to increase forest cover and quality of forests in the country, said Union forest and environment secretary V Rajagopalan. He said the project with a budget of 46,000 crore will get its …
Urges people not to be swayed by “unscientific prejudices” Underscoring food security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday favoured genetically modified crops, urging the people not to be swayed by “unscientific prejudices.” “Use of biotechnology has great potential to improve yields. While safety must [also] be ensured, we should not …
At least 1,122 carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles were washed ashore on the beaches of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in January alone. More than 145 dead turtles were found on the stretch between Marina Beach and Neelankarai, while 226 were found between Neelankarai and Marakkanam. In Andhra Pradesh, Nellore …
