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Cayman's imperiled blue iguanas on the rebound

2012-08-16T13:45:33

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Cayman Islands — The blue iguana has lived on the rocky shores of Grand Cayman for at least a couple of million years, preening like a miniature turquoise dragon as it soaked in the sun or sheltered inside crevices. Yet having survived everything from tropical hurricanes to ice ages, it was driven to near-extinction by dogs, cats and cars.

Why Mars again?

2012-07-31T10:05:03

SC sounds green alert on dismantling of ships

2012-07-31T09:57:38

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday held that in future no ship would be allowed to be dismantled in India without the government's environmental clearance and the vessel's decontamination as per an international convention.

NASA: Strange and sudden massive melt in Greenland

2012-07-25T09:05:52

Washington: Nearly all of Greenland's massive ice sheet suddenly started melting a bit this month, a freak event that surprised scientists.

Global CO2 emissions continue to soar

2012-07-23T07:01:52

London: Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main cause of global warming, increased by three percent last year, reaching an all-time high of 34 billion tonnes in 2011

Enabling clean talking

2012-09-11T10:37:59

Greenpeace ‘Enabling Clean Talking’ report suggests a clean energy roadmap to ensure economic stability of the telecom sector.

Pumping groundwater may cause rise in sea level: Study

2012-05-10T06:15:57

Amsterdam: A new study calculates that by 2050, groundwater pumping will cause a global sea level rise of about 0.8 mm per year.

Vibrations to help in energy harvesting

2012-05-08T06:57:01

Berlin: Sensors, transmitters and GPS modules need only a few mill watts of power to operate, which could also be met by vibrations produced by moving objects, thanks to a new technology "energy harvesting".

China to boost energy-efficient buildings

2012-05-07T07:01:01

Beijing: China has decided to promote construction of energy-efficient buildings in the country and will ensure that such buildings account for 30% of the new construction projects by 2020.

IFC to replicate Gandhinagar solar project in 5 more cities

2012-05-04T06:41:22

Gandhinagar: International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank, will support Gujarat to replicate a rooftop solar project in five cities. The solar project, first completed last month in Gandhinagar, will improve access to power and reduce air pollution.

Protect coral reefs, say scientists

2012-07-09T10:37:37

Sydney: Top marine scientists have sounded an alarm over the plight of coral reefs worldwide and the livelihood of millions of people dependent on them.

Fish learn to cope with high CO2 in oceans

2012-07-03T10:40:31

Sydney: Some coral reef fish may be better prepared to cope with rising carbon dioxide in the world's oceans - thanks to their parents.

Climate change threatens largest sea turtles

2012-07-03T10:30:31

Washington: Climate change could nearly wipe out the leatherback turtles, the largest on earth, which grow up to a length of seven feet and weigh 900 kg, says a study.

Thousands of fishes die in Gomti

2012-06-26T07:36:01

Lucknow: Authorities in Uttar Pradesh Monday ordered a probe into the death of thousands of fishes which have died in the river Gomti here.

Cockroach essential to earth's delicate ccoystem

2012-06-26T07:33:54

London: People need to stop stamping on cockroaches, as one of the most despised of all insects is essential to our planet for converting nitrogen into fertiliser, experts have said.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

2012-10-05T15:45:00

Stunning pictures from the National Geographic Photography Contest 2012

2012-10-05T15:45:00

Global warming

2012-10-05T15:45:00

As Brikesh leaves the tree-house, let’s pledge to protect our forests

2012-10-03T15:15:00

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012

2012-09-14T09:16:56

Nurture the herbs in your balcony

2011-08-29T04:10:06

Mumbai: The lane leading to Preeti Patil’s house at Dockyard Road, Mumbai is lined with stately trees with rain-polished barks. If you look up at the buildings, you will see one balcony with leaves and tendrils snaking out of it. This is Patil’s two-year-old kitchen garden.

10 things you didn't know you could do with plastic waste

2011-06-24T03:17:37

"We must save the world, plastics should be banned....blah, blah, blah!" There is a lot ofhullabaloo about why we shouldn't use plastic and they are all correct. But while finding a more eco-friendly substitute to plastic may take time, here are some really fun and creative things you can do with plastic waste. Go on... read and have fun with plastic.

Your home guide to beating the heat

2011-05-21T07:42:59

New Delhi: There are many ways to take the hot with the cool in an Indian summer.

Sparkle and shine with a homemade, non-toxic cleaning kit

2011-05-17T12:33:08

Everyday household items can be a great eco-friendly substitute to harsh chemical cleaners

Green living: Let nature walk in...

2011-04-08T06:41:25

Going green is not just about eco-friendly products; it is also about welcoming nature inside your home.