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Thawing arctic soil may release greenhouse gases

Last Updated: Monday, November 7, 2011, 13:12

The frozen soil between the North Pole and the Arctic Ocean locks up 1,672 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases which may be released as the temperature in the Arctic rises.

Haqqani network not on Pakistan soil: Rehman Malik

Last Updated: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 11:36

Pakistan Interior Minister said that his country would launch military action if it receives credible information.

NASA’s Mars rover finds soil in crater ‘Endeavour’

Last Updated: Friday, September 2, 2011, 12:41

Veteran Martian rover Opportunity that is exploring the rim of a vast Martian crater have found evidence of water and chemicals unlike anything the robot has seen so far.

Multi-nutrient deficiencies surfacing in soil

Last Updated: Monday, August 22, 2011, 18:14

Soil tests in different parts of the country in the last five years have revealed that multi-nutrient deficiencies are surfacing in many intensively cultivated areas.

Nitrogen in soil helps clean the atmosphere

Last Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 11:20

A new study has found that the nitrogen in fertilized soil strengthens the self-cleaning capacity of the atmosphere.

Japan groups alarmed by radioactive soil

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 19:50

Soil radiation in a city 60 kilometres from Japan`s stricken nuclear plant is above levels, citizens` groups said on Tuesday.

Fukushima residents dump radiated soil

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 08:34

Fukushima residents are scrambling to cope with contamination on their own in the absence of a plan.

Farmers in Haryana to get soil health card

Last Updated: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 14:51

All farmers in Haryana will be issued soil health cards by March 31, 2012.

Now, trees can detect soil, water contaminants

Last Updated: Monday, April 18, 2011, 13:03

Trees can really let you know about unseen degradation of the environment.

Japan bans rice planting in contaminated soil

Last Updated: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 13:46

Rice grown in soil not found to be contaminated will also be checked.

Understanding soil could help tide over climate changes

Last Updated: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 14:23

The lowly soil is often overlooked when it comes to addressing climate change & population growth.

`Set up mission to rejuvenate soil`

Last Updated: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 19:19

The condition of soil in India is deteriorating at a rapid pace & needs urgent attention to prevent further damage.