ENVIRONMENT

Thanks to a conservation programme that bred the species in captivity and released it into the wild, a sub species of the Galapagos giant tortoises has made a recovery from near extinction.

Around 13,000 Israelis, Arabs and tourists partied for 12 hours last week in the historic palace complex of Masada.

South America's biggest city may run out of water in two weeks if it doesn't rain soon.

Royal Scottish Museum urged Scottish Secretary to claim the monster as the rightful property of Scotland.

University of Adelaide scientists says as population continues to grow, consumption cuts needed for sustainability.

Australian Academy of Science says plans to protect Great Barrier Reef, which has lost half its coral cover, inadequate.

A 21-year-old activist named Remi Fraisse was killed during protests against the Sivens dam project.

A study underscores the importance of protected areas in conserving flagship species like the Asian elephant.

After some compromise and watering down of goals, EU sets fresh targets for cutting carbon emissions.

Schiphol airport has a fleet of 167 Tesla Model S taxi cabs, as part of a new environmental policy

A week-long climate summit at Bonn will give negotiators a chance to iron out some major differences before meeting in Lima this December.

Record high poppy yield the result of long-term problems with counter-narcotics programmes.

Improving electricity access across India during the past three decades contributed a marginal 11-25% rise in emissions, says a study.

Vancouver Aquarium used UAVs for the first time to intimately track orca whales' social behaviour

Preventing loss of biodiversity can also work to control spread of infectious diseases like Ebola, concludes IUCN meeting in South Korea.

Met Office warns ex-hurricane set to hit Britain and cause high winds this week

Essar Oil, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Wipro cited for cutting emissions.

Giant craters created by gas explosions in Siberia could explain Bermuda Triangle disappearances.

A first of its kind global index of the listed companies leading the charge in the fight to mitigate climate change is released today.

Three way talks due to be held in Cairo over Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance dam.

By studying plant absorption of carbon dioxide, scientists have concluded that earth models have underestimated this component.

China is set to heat up in the coming decades, with researchers laying the blame with human activity.

Scientists at US Geological Survey found some sections of fault have stored enough energy to produce massive earthquakes.

While recent studies warn of rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, new findings suggest otherwise.

Icebergs reached South Carolina and Florida during last ice age.

At least three dead as Cyclone Hudhud uproots hundreds of thees and damages buildings in eastern India.

Cyclone Hudhud 200kph winds would devastate low-lying coastal areas, warn experts

Ukranian Quagga mussels block pipes, cause flooding and endanger native wildlife.

No tsunami warning following quake but huge waves expected as result of typhoon.