Environment

In a warming world, could air conditioning make things worse?

05 Jul 2018

Southeast Asian forest loss greater than expected, with negative climate implications

05 Jul 2018

Researchers using satellite imaging have found much greater than expected deforestation since 2000 in the highlands of Southeast Asia, a critically important world ecosystem

Rising sea levels could cost the world $14 trillion a year by 2100

04 Jul 2018

Failure to meet the United Nations' 2ºC warming limits will lead to sea level rise and dire global economic consequences, new research has warned

How mangroves help keep the planet cool

03 Jul 2018

Research shows benefit of giant panda conservation far exceeds cost

02 Jul 2018

Path to zero emissions starts out easy, but gets steep

30 Jun 2018

Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities must approach zero within decades to avoid grave damage from the effects of climate change

Scientists use hydrophone to listen in on methane seeps in ocean

28 Jun 2018

Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra

25 Jun 2018

The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship

Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra

25 Jun 2018

The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship

Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra

25 Jun 2018

The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship

Chemists develop biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative

25 Jun 2018

Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers

23 Jun 2018

From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation