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Greenland`s ice sheet was smaller 3,000-5,000 years ago

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 13:09

Scientists have said that Greenland`s shrunken ice sheet was smaller than today about 3-5,000 years ago.

Migratory birds start arriving at Point Calimere sanctuary

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:12

Migratory birds have started arriving at the Point Calimere sanctuary on Vedaranyam coast here with authorities taking extensive measures to ensure their protection following a steady decline in the number of winged visitors.

Rhino poaching nearly outpaces births, experts warn

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 09:41

Deaths of rhinos by poaching are fast approaching a tipping point, with the number of endangered creatures killed annually nearly outnumbering births for the first time, international experts warned Friday.

UN summit extends talks to push for new deal on climate change

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 00:22

Environment ministers from more than 190 countries including India Friday extended negotiations on a final push at the UN climate summit here to lay the groundwork for a deal to tackle global warming.

France to host 2015 summit to finalise deal on global warming

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 19:08

France was Friday officially named as the host of the next climate conference in 2015 designed to seal a deal to tackle global warming.

Prince Harry embarks on 200-mile Antarctic charity trek

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 18:22

Prince Harry has embarked on his Antarctic trek today after the charity walk to the South Pole was delayed by bad weather for 48 hours.

World`s oldest seawater found in US

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 17:01

: Scientists have discovered the oldest body of seawater in the world - 100 to 145 million years old - under Chesapeake Bay, the largest crater in the US.

Indian NGO organises poster exhibition at UN Climate meet

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:21

A poster exhibition organised by a leading green NGO from India on 20 years of climate talks has attracted the attention of environmentalists and civil society activists who are here to attend the UN Climate Change Conference.

Nitrous oxide emissions could double by 2050: UNEP

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 12:05

Nitrous oxide (N20) emissions could almost double by 2050 if more aggressive action is not taken, undermining global efforts to curb climate change, the United Nations` Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Thursday.