Climate Change

Ways to help reduce global warming on Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April by Earth Day Network.

Two environmentalists killed each week in 2014, with Honduras the most dangerous place to campaign

Disappearance of fish believed linked to record stranding of starving sea lion pups along US West Coast.

Huge patch of warm water off US West Coast partially to blame for recent unusual weather.

Ocean acidification led to most of the planet's species going extinct 252 million years ago.

The US formally submits its action plans to reduce emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.

More than 5,400 invertebrate fossils in a 30-foot long sediment core were studied to arrive at the conclusion.

Malnourished sea lion pups are getting stranded on California beaches in record numbers.

The world's largest mangrove forest could see 3 to 8 mm rise in sea levels annually.

However, the study does not rule out extreme heat events.

Getting people, companies and governments to commit to an hour of darkness is all we can do to combat the biggest threat to humankind.

Panel has noted that Scotland has for the third time exceeded its climate target.

The shrinking ice cover has been largely affected by man-induced global warming.

Report warns that world's most iconic ecosystems will be devastated by climate change.

The thawing permafrost will release more carbon than what is absorbed by new vegetation in high latitudes.

Done for the first time, the study looked at sector wise emissions in seven of India's major cities in 2009.

Warm water is being delivered to the base of Totten Glacier causing significant melting.

President Lonsdale says Pacific archipelago has witnessed change in weather patterns.

At 32.3 billion tonnes in 2014, the carbon dioxide emissions are same as in 2013.

Metal-organic framework modified with nitrogen compounds called diamines removes carbon cheaply.

Europe, North America and Arctic to first feel impact of rapid climate change, finds study.

Kathmandu-based mountain development centre report says river flows not to be significantly affected.

Rising demand for the vaccine from many countries could be the reason for the refusal.

World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March by the United Nations, raises awareness of wildlife crime.

New strains of wheat rust fungus could prove deadly against resistant varieties also.

Senator for Oklahoma tossed snowball in attempt to show climate change as hoax.

International Polar Bear Day is observed on 27 February to raise awareness of climate change threat

Global warming slowdown was natural and will reverse in next 20 years according to a new study

The higher greenhouse gas effect of CO2 has been linked to increased burning of fossil fuels.

Around 99.5% of the Indian population is breathing in air much above WHO's prescribed limits.