Environment
First study maps Earth's hidden groundwater
17 Nov 2015
An international group of hydrologists has produced the first data-driven estimate of the Earth's total supply of groundwater
55 killed as winter monsoon continues to lash TN
14 Nov 2015
Cyclonic storm likely over southern states
09 Nov 2015
Stanford researchers' calculations reveal higher-than-expected global economic cost of climate change
05 Nov 2015
No respite from pollution in sight for Delhi
04 Nov 2015
Toxic mix making Delhi a gas chamber: study
02 Nov 2015
Geographical factors are at work in making Delhi the world’s most polluted city, and it is not enough to just focus on vehicular emissions, finds a University of Surrey study
Af-Pak quake rescuers battle tough conditions
28 Oct 2015
AfPak quake toll nears 311, rescue efforts on
27 Oct 2015
Thousands spent the night outdoors in near-freezing temperatures, reluctant to go back inside for fear of aftershocks
Quake in Hindu Kush leaves 70 dead, hundreds injured
26 Oct 2015
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan killing 55 people, and in parts of Afghanistan and North India, with the full extent of damage yet to be assessed
Jet Air loses UK appeal against €15,000 green fine
24 Oct 2015
A judge in the United Kingdom on Friday dismissed Indian private carrier Jet Airways’ appeal against a €15,000-fine for failure to comply with the European Union’s emissions targets
More frequent and more severe droughts and floods likely
23 Oct 2015
El Nino and global warming work together to bring more extreme weather; research suggests that the frequency of droughts could double and floods could triple between the early 20th century and late 21st century
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