Killing dust

African dust clouds cause red tides that kill millions of fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Changing basic nature

Countries move from labs to seas to study the implications of ocean acidification

It's El Nino

The maverick child has brought about weather changes that threaten the unique ecosystem of Galapagos Islands

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Why Shell’s proposed oil exploration in the Arctic is making news

A recent business announcement by Shell and persistent protests by environment activists have added to the uncertainty over the oil exploration …

Aircraft may monitor tropical cyclones over India

Four-day conference on Indian Ocean tropical cyclones begins in Delhi

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Cyclone Lehar may be as severe as Phailin

Cyclone wind speed may reach up to 200 km/hr on Thursday at time of landfall; heavy rains predicted from Wednesday evening

Air pollution makes cyclones stronger: US study

Too early to say if pollution is the only factor responsible, says Indian scientist

World's first sustainable tuna fishery

Canada, UK given Dodo Awards by civil society

The awards are given to countries that contribute to biodiversity loss

Evolution in times of climate change

The origins of some of our fundamental traits could lie in climate change

Soon, an early warning system for cyclones and floods

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for Africa and Asia was put in place soon after the 2004 tsunami hit the Indian …

In court

NASA eyes warm sea surface

South Pacific nations agree to stop bottom trawling

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India granted 'observer' status in Arctic Council

EU tightens rule to protect tuna

'Dolphin-safe' labels for tuna held illegal

World Trade Organisation says US policy restricts tuna trade

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Survival at stake

Will corals that have survived Nature's occasional acts of destruction through the centuries survive 50 years of human pressure?

In warm waters

Global warming is responsible for coral bleaching, say experts. And if climate change goes unchecked death of corals could mean the death knell …

Geopolitics

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