environment

Is this giant Wolffish a result of Fukushima nuclear disaster?

A Japanese fisherman has reeled in a huge wolfish and it is raising concerns about the effects that the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 has had on the environment, reports Yahoo News.
18 September 2015, 06:47 AM

Malaysia closes schools as Indonesia smoke haze worsens

Malaysian authorities on Tuesday ordered school closures in Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring states as worsening haze from Indonesian forest and agricultural fires enveloped the capital in a smoky grey shroud.
15 September 2015, 07:02 AM

US Navy limits 'whale-harming' sonar in Pacific

The US Navy agrees to limit its use of sonar that may inadvertently harm whales and dolphins in waters near Hawaii and California.
15 September 2015, 05:51 AM

Sheikh Hasina bestowed with UN’s Champions of the Earth Award

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won the ‘Champions of the Earth’ award of United Nations.
14 September 2015, 05:30 AM

All of Antarctica might melt, drowning major cities

Researches believe that the fossil fuels still in the ground are sufficient to eliminate the Antarctic Ice Sheet and ultimately cause as much as 200 feet of sea level rise.
13 September 2015, 01:53 AM

Who will suffer most from climate change?

A few years ago, Melinda and I visited with a group of rice farmers in Bihar, India, one of the most flood-prone regions of the country.
8 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: For the love of vultures

The torrents had just stopped and sunlight filtered through the bright green canopy above, forming columns of light spiraling down to the moist forest floor.
3 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Earth's trees number '3 trillion'

There are just over three trillion trees on Earth, according to a new assessment.
3 September 2015, 05:26 AM

‘Boon granter’ turtles of Bostami shrine (video)

The story behind Bostami turtles goes back around 1,200 years to its origin – what locals believe are embodiments of genies trapped in animal forms.
16 August 2015, 06:03 AM

Alarm over Cambodia ‘timber grab’

Ancient, highly valuable forests are being lost at an "unprecedented" rate from protected lands in Cambodia, according to a new report.
30 July 2015, 05:35 AM

Mayors at Vatican seek 'bold climate agreement'

Dozens of environmentally friendly mayors from around the world demand that their national leaders take bold steps at the Paris climate talks this year.
21 July 2015, 12:02 PM

Major greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2014

Researchers say planet's surface temperature reached its hottest point in 135 years.
16 July 2015, 15:36 PM

Alien-like worm invades US

A bizarre invasive worm with its mouth in the middle of its belly has been found in the United States for the first time, according to new research reports LiveScience.
24 June 2015, 05:00 AM

People on Teesta bank frustrated (video)

People of five upazilas in Lalmonirhat district living on the banks of Teesta river feel frustrated since Teesta deal will not take place during Indian Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh.
6 June 2015, 06:31 AM

China readies national carbon market to fight climate change

A successful carbon offset, or "cap-and-trade," market could play a big part in cutting China's emissions -- and help the world tackle global warming.
24 May 2015, 08:43 AM

Bangladesh tanneries: HRW gives bleak outlook

Bangladesh must enforce laws to stop child labour and occupational and environmental health dangers in tannery industry, says Human Rights Watch.
18 May 2015, 03:03 AM

Arctic pollution rules 'not enough'

The Polar Code, passed at a meeting in London of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), ban ships from releasing oil, sewage, chemicals and waste into the sea.
16 May 2015, 05:24 AM

Microwaves and dishwashers dominate e-waste mountain

Old kitchen, bathroom and laundry equipment make up 60% of the 41.8 million tonnes of electronic waste thrown away in 2014, suggests a report.
19 April 2015, 05:22 AM

Hopes grow for climate-proof beans

A breakthrough in the development of temperature- resilient beans could help sustain a vital source of protein for millions of people around the globe
25 March 2015, 04:45 AM

Pollutants created by climate change make allergens more potent

Researchers believe pollutants created by climate change are making airborne allergens more potent
23 March 2015, 10:04 AM