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Elephant poaching on the rise in Zambia

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 15:52

Zambia is losing its elephants rapidly due to rising incidents of poaching.

Population of migratory water birds declines in India

Last Updated: Monday, February 17, 2014, 21:40

The population of migratory water birds has been decreasing in India every year and their migratory pattern has also seen a change due to global climate changes, a census has revealed.

Climate change as big a threat as terrorism, poverty, WMDs: John Kerry

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 10:30

US Secretary of State John Kerry has enumerated Climate change among the world`s most serious problems besides disease outbreaks, poverty, terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. He made a sincere appeal and called on all nations to respond to "the greatest challenge of our generation."

Climate change: Tibet wettest in 2010 in 3,500 years

Last Updated: Monday, February 17, 2014, 11:05

Recent decades have likely been the wettest on record in the semi-arid Tibetan plateau, researchers say, warning that any further large-scale warming might lead to even greater rainfall.

MP for tracking Kuno tiger to avoid fight with Gujarat lions

Last Updated: Sunday, February 16, 2014, 11:39

Madhya Pradesh has recommended to the Centre that the lone tiger in its Palpur Kuno sanctuary be fitted with a radio collar to check any possible conflict with lions proposed to be introduced in the reserve from Gujarat.

32,000 migratory birds visit Loktak lake

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10:03

More than 32,000 birds including 18 different species of migratory birds were sighted during the recent headcount at Loktak lake in Manipur`s Bishenpur district.

World`s largest solar plant delivers power to California

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 09:53

The world`s largest solar power plant of its type is now delivering electricity to customers in California, US, spokesperson for NRG Energy Jeff Holland told Xinhua Friday.

Obama proposes USD 1 billion climate protection fund

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 09:44

President Barack Obama will today propose a USD1 billion fund to mitigate the impact of climate change, as he inspects farmland parched by drought in California.

Spider-Man associates with Earth Hour to save planet

Last Updated: Friday, February 14, 2014, 23:40

Spider-Man is the first superhero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organised by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), with a message to inspire individuals to use their power to become superheroes for the planet.

Oil spills can cause heart attacks in dolphins, turtles

Last Updated: Friday, February 14, 2014, 23:34

Scientists have in a study drawn attention to the previously under-appreciated risks to marine animals from crude oil exposure, and said oil spills can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death of dolphins, turtles and tunas.