Environment
India’s devastating rains match climate change forecasts
August 27, 2018
India’s devastating rains match climate change forecasts
Once-a-century rains that have pounded the Indian state of Kerala and displaced 1.3 million people are in line with…
Unexpected effects of climate change: worse food safety, more car wrecks
August 14, 2018
Unexpected effects of climate change: worse food safety, more car wrecks
On excessively hot days, there are more likely to be fatal car accidents and food safety problems, and police…
France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic
August 13, 2018
France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic
France plans to introduce a penalty system next year that would increase the costs of consumer goods with packaging…
Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns
August 7, 2018
Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns
Scientists are warning that a domino effect will kick in if global temperatures rise more than 2°C above pre-industrial…
China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report
August 1, 2018
China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report
China’s north plain, one of the most densely populated regions on Earth, is set to become the world’s deadliest…
World’s largest king penguin colony declines by nearly 90%
July 31, 2018
World’s largest king penguin colony declines by nearly 90%
The world’s largest colony of king penguins has shrunk by almost 90% in the last three decades, researchers said…
Egypt launches initiative to plant 1 million fruit trees.
July 19, 2018
Egypt launches initiative to plant 1 million fruit trees.
The Agricultural Professions Syndicate started implementing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s initiative to plant one million fruit trees in poorer areas,…
Eight wolf cubs the star attraction at Mexico City zoo
July 11, 2018
Eight wolf cubs the star attraction at Mexico City zoo
Eight Mexican wolf cubs — a jumbo-size litter — have delighted conservationists fretting over the endangered species once common…
Rare whale shark spotted off Hurghada coast
July 9, 2018
Rare whale shark spotted off Hurghada coast
Divers and tourists spotted a whale shark near the Red sea by Giftun Island, off Hurghada coast on Sunday. Bassant…
Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhino
July 5, 2018
Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhino
Months after the death of Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, scientists said Wednesday they have grown…