Andamans, Lakshwadeep declared ‘hope spots’ by IUCN

Two groups of islands are the first in India to make it to the list of 50 global hope spots with significant wildlife and underwater habitats

Heat stress fuels migration in Pakistan

Adaptation to high temperatures should be an important part of climate change combat plan, says a research based on data collected from within …

Mercury’s dark surface a result of comet dust

A report says the planet’s surface was painted black by passing comets over billions of years

Sundarbans oil spill: who will clean the mess?

Though UN team members who visited the World Heritage Site reported limited immediate impact, experts say extent of damage will emerge five years on

Over 900 species of animals have become extinct according to latest IUCN Red List

Some 37 per cent of sharks and rays threatened with extinction; Komodo dragon now listed as endangered

Agencies working towards making Haiderpur wetland in west UP a Ramsar site

Haidepur is significant as it supports rich biodiversity, offers livelihood opportunities for locals

US govt halts funding for relocation projects in protected areas

The move comes in response to alleged human rights violations by WWF; likely to deal a blow to relocation project in Karnataka’s Nagarhole …

Dredging of river near Chernobyl could spell disaster for 28 million in Ukraine

Pripyat river is being drained as part of the E40 inland navigation project to connect the Baltic and Black Seas

Rare appearance

After a decade, the Bostami turtles stage a comeback in Tripura

Two-stroke vehicles are the worst polluters

Six per cent of bikes and 70 per cent of three wheelers run on two-stroke engines in India

International outcry over Zimbabwe’s plan to export elephant calves

Conservationists denounce the Robert Mugabe government’s capture of dozens of calves and plans to export them to China or the UAE

Norway's eco-friendly prison

Living Planet Report 2022: Wildlife populations decline by 69% in 50 years

Annual report links climate change and biodiversity loss for 1st time

To meet global target, countries want formal control over indigenous communities’ lands

As the Convention on Biological Diversity meeting takes stock of Aichi Targets, the suggestion of bringing indigenous communities’ areas …

Alarming pollution levels a threat to West Africa's weather

Atmosphere above the region is still one of the least studied and understood on the planet, says research

Researchers assess Iceland’s DNA

The study would go a long way in finding women at risk of developing breast cancer, according to the team

Study identifies genes linked to obesity

The results could provide new insights into weight-loss therapies and help prevent metabolism-associated diseases

Climate threat to coasts: dealing with urgent human needs just as important, say scientists

Study calls for multidisciplinary approach to build resilience of coastal communities

African rice genome decoded

The genetic information allows creating varieties more resistant to environmental challenges and having higher yields to fight global food challenge

More than 1,300 rhinos fell to poaching in Africa in 2015: IUCN

Poaching of rhinos is fuelled by the demand for their horns in Southeast Asia

Artificial sweeteners may be contributing to diabetes epidemic

Study shows they react with gut bacteria to cause glucose intolerance

Studies take cue from body’s defence mechanism, target HIV virus

One study recommends enhancing body’s immune response early and controllably, while the other suggests inducing uncontrolled mutation in …

Obituary: Nepal's fearless crusader for environment

His field-based scientific thrust and the fearlessness with which he put forth uncomfortable truths made him stand out

Conservation kills

They thought saving the animals would help save the Alp's ecology. They were wrong

Whitley Award winner's mission hornbill

Hornbills, the awkward-looking birds with over-sized beaks, are important for the regeneration of Himalayan forests in north-east India. They are …