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Pygmy hog, Hispid hare found in Manas National Park

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 19:19

A survey carried out in the Manas National Park in western Assam last week has yielded results with the detection of the two highly endangered as well as elusive species like Pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) and Hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus).

Turtles yet to arrive for nesting

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 17:09

With Olive Ridley sea turtles yet to arrive at Gahirmatha rookery in Odisha`s Kendrapara district for mass nesting, wildlife personnel are in a spot of bother.

2013 revealed as sixth warmest year on record

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 14:02

In its review of 2013, the world`s leading meteorological authority suggests that many of last year`s weather extremes are likely to have been heavily influenced by rising global temperatures.

Scientists meet in Japan after grim climate forecast

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 13:56

International scientists will gather near Tokyo on Tuesday for a week-long meeting centred on a grim climate change report that warned of floods and drought that would stoke conflicts and wreak havoc on the global economy.

Global warming not stopped, will go on for centuries: WMO

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 11:12

There has been no reverse in the trend of global warming and there is still consistent evidence for man-made climate change, the head of the UN WMO said on Monday.

Weather extremes `consistent` with man-made climate change: UN

Last Updated: Monday, March 24, 2014, 20:19

Extreme events of 2013 like the Philippines` devastating Typhoon Haiyan and drought in Australia were consistent with man-made climate change, the UN`s weather agency said today.

Asia likely to face worst effects of global warming, warn experts

Last Updated: Sunday, March 23, 2014, 14:39

People living in coastal regions of Asia could face the worst effects of global warming.

Forests key to sustainable development, existence of humans

Last Updated: Sunday, March 23, 2014, 14:36

A new study has warned that the destruction of forests, that made earth habitable for mammals in the first place, will lead to the decline of all mammals, including humans.

Climate change may be slowing down deep ocean currents

Last Updated: Saturday, March 22, 2014, 12:44

Deep ocean currents act as conveyer belts, channeling heat, carbon, oxygen and nutrients around the globe.

Puppet show to spread water conservation message

Last Updated: Friday, March 21, 2014, 19:38

Armed with a variety of decorated hand puppets, a group of school students here will spread the message of water conservation on the occasion of World Water Day Saturday.