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The study found that developing countries such as Kiribati, Maldives and Indonesia, which are at greatest risks due to warming temperatures will benefit the maximum if the Paris Climate agreement is achieved. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Paris climate agreement's multi-faceted benefits

Achieving Paris climate target is essential for sustainability, could add billions in fisheries revenue too.

2 March 2019 12:05 PM IST

Have you heard about climate gentrification?

Have you heard about climate gentrification'?

As humans struggle to achieve environmental sustainability, a recent study discovers that gentrification will also be...

28 Feb 2019 8:32 PM IST

Going by a senior officer in the BBMPs forest department, it has been working with tree doctor, Vijay Nishanth of project Vruksha and other environmentalist on the tree census. The focus is currently on developing a mobile phone application to help in carrying it out. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Tree census the need of the hour

The BBMP appears to be banking on the app as it does not have the required manpower to maintain or monitor the city's...

28 Feb 2019 2:26 AM IST

Vijay Nishanth Tree doctor & environmentalist

Guest Column: Bengaluru home to variety of species, let's take care of...

We are fortunate to have such a variety of species in our city, but we are losing them in the name of development,...

28 Feb 2019 2:23 AM IST

CDP found that European makers of fast-moving consumer goods are ahead of U.S. rivals in preparing for climate change. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Consumer goods companies growing eco-conscious

Various international consumer goods companies are preparing for climate change impact.

27 Feb 2019 2:28 PM IST

Researchers studied the impact of fuel emissions from diesel and non-diesel vehicles, as well as agricultural and construction machinery and their impact on our health. (Photo: AFP)

Emission from diesel engines linked to premature death

Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths can be attributed to emission from diesel vehicles: Study.

27 Feb 2019 12:00 PM IST

Microplastic particles are either dumped directly into the seas via sewers and rivers or form when larger chunks of plastic break down over time. (Photo: AFP)

Plastic contamination in deepest ocean trenches

Cases of plastic ingestion have been reported among the deepest ocean animals.

27 Feb 2019 9:10 AM IST

A blue whale off the coast of Los Angeles. (Photo: AFP)

Mystery of blue whale migration solved

The endangered blue whales forced to adapt to unreliable circumstances in search of food.

26 Feb 2019 9:39 PM IST

Renewal-pruning of flowering shrub by lopping of old stems back to the ground. (Photo: Pixabay)

How to make your garden blossom longer

Flowering shrubs can maintain their longetivity with pruning techniques by renewing the old stems, making space for new...

26 Feb 2019 9:02 PM IST

The research suggests that owners have a strong influence on how their pets feel and how their personalities develop and change. (Photo: AP)

Pets have mood swings too

A study revealed that dogs have their own personalities and that you can transfer your own personality to your pet.

26 Feb 2019 4:35 PM IST

The environment ministry had launched a recovery plan to protect the underground nests of the shearwaters. (Photo: AFP)

Chilean island sets an environmental precedent

Robinson Crusoe Island sets an example for the world by conserving its unique wildlife and ecosystem.

26 Feb 2019 1:52 PM IST

The increased human use of ciprofloxacin was found to have a particularly high impact globally. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pharma residue cause increased ecological damage

Pharmaceutical residues in global fresh water sources pose environmental risk.

25 Feb 2019 10:18 AM IST