Environment
Unique new map shows earthquake risks on humanity
17 Mar 2011
A map, which provides a general representation of the risks of earthquakes on humanity using records from the past 4,000 years, has been produced by a geographer from the University of Sheffield
Ancient "hyperthermals" a guide to anticipated climate changes
By By Mario Aguilera | 17 Mar 2011
New research provides a historical perspective on what Earth will experience as it continues to warm from widespread use of fossil fuels that have increased Co2 concentrations in the atmosphere nearly 50 per cent since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Bangalore bans thin film polythene bags
15 Mar 2011
Ramesh orders halt to Bt-maize field trials in Bihar
10 Mar 2011
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee under the environment ministry had allowed biotech giant Monsanto Company to conduct field trials of genetically modified maize in Bihar