Global warming is making our earth not just warmer but more humid too, according to a new study reported in the journal Nature. This could have widespread implications for weather conditions especially in tropical regions. Increased humidity would mean…
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Africa’s most popular mass migration game reserves seem also to have come under threat from global warming. Even as wild beasts hoped to cross for calving, in search of grazing land and water as many as 15,000 wildebeest have drowned in the Mara…
Masai Mara witnesses death of over 15,000 wildbeests Read More »
With the globe warming up, the climate has been changing rapidly. Frequent floods, quakes and other natural disasters are more than likely. In a recent statement,the UN called upon the nations to get ready for frequent natural disasters. The mega..
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The classic clash between the environment and indigenous peoples on one hand and development in the form of mega power projects on the other, played itself out once again. This time the venue was Dzongu,in Sikkim,a tiny state in North East India; the…
Power project sparks off tribals’ ire in Sikkim Read More »
Overpopulation is the major cause of pollution .Although the developing nations like India and China add to greater volumes of pollution, the U.S. adds a considerable amount as well. The about to reach 6.6 billion population mark is worrying…
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Next time you see a semi cruising right along the highway, beware! the diesel exhaust emitted by it is injurious to your health, specially to your throat. The pure diesel is more damaging to us than the plant fuel. The diesel exhaust damaged and…
Exhaust gas from diesel damages throat cells Read More »
Recently, a coal power plant in Kentucky was imposed the highest fine ever due to the acid rain. East Kentucky Power corporative: a coal fired electric utility decided to pay $11.4 million penalty for all it’s environment violations. The plant has…
Kentucky Coal fire plant gets fined for Acid rain Read More »
Diesel exhaust contains several pollutants that contribute to the formation of ground level ozone, acid rain and climate change. These pollutants are harmful to public health. Some of the harmful pollutants found in diesel exhaust are carbon…
Diesel exhausts on the kill, irreparable damage beckons immediate action Read More »
According to a Reader’s Digest study, Britain seems to be wasting a lot of energy. Britain’s ranking is worst when it comes to energy efficient nations. The world leader on climate change has an extremely poor ranking when it comes to energy…
Study proves that Britons waste too much energy Read More »
Lately, the state of California decided to increase it’s wind power. With the increase in wind power, there is also an increased rate of bird deaths in the Altamont Pass area. In order to mediate the controversy between the wind power companies and…
Row over bird deaths in California: New conventions for windmills Read More »