ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Shell Throws The Blame To Residents on Slow Cleanup of Oil Spills In Nigeria

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.28.2017 19:10 PM

The see-saw battle on cleaning up the oil spill in Nigeria might finally come to an end after Shell assured that they will begin sorting out the problem in April.

NASA Sees Tropical Cyclone Debbie Form And Strengthen: Witness The Biggest Evacuation Centers In Australia

03.28.2017 15:22 PM

Heavy winds and rain have pounded Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Debbie landed the area. Strong winds, big waves of seas and heavy rain hit the northeast area of Australia today, harming homes, destroying wharfs and cutting power lines to thousands of homes as Tropical Cyclone Debbie tore through Queensland state's far north.

Scientists Warn Of Deadlier Heat From Climate Change

03.28.2017 08:12 AM

Global warming has always been a concern. A recent study anticipates more deadly heat from the climate change.

Sun & Climate Change: Scientists Explore The Connection

03.28.2017 03:32 AM

It has been suggested that changes in solar output might affect our climate. Scientists believe a weaker sun could reduce earth temperatures by at least half a degree.

Climate Change Gravely Affects Water Cycle In Germany

03.28.2017 03:12 AM

Researchers have found out that climate change is affecting water cycle in Germany. Soon, it will also affect other factors like agriculture, energy and transportation in the country, researchers stated.

14th Century Tombs Unearthed In Roman Ancient Cemetery

03.28.2017 03:00 AM

Archaeologists unearthed 38 tombs from the ancient cemetery that was used by Rome's Jewish community from the medieval times until the 17th century.

Must Read: Drug-resistant Bacteria Has Been Found In Orca's Breath Likely Caused By Human Contamination

03.28.2017 02:21 AM

An array of bacteria including drug-resistant salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus as well as fungi were gathered from the orcas' breath samples which make the scientists worried.

Bird Fossil Discovery: Scientists Found Second Specimen Of Eoconfuciusornis

03.28.2017 02:13 AM

This new bird fossil specimen from the rich early Cretaceous Jehol Biota, which is approximately 131 to 120 million years old. It is cited as Eoconfuciusornis that are the oldest and the most primitive member of Confuciusornithiformes.

Sewage Plant Failure: Millions Of Gallons Dumped From Seattle

03.28.2017 01:53 AM

This failed sewage plant is the Washington's largest sewage treatment plant. The sewage plant spilled around 30 million gallons of raw sewage into the Puget Sound due to this sudden failure in the treatment system.

Sir David Attenborough's Legacy: 430 Million Fossil Related To Shrimps, Crabs & Lobsters Named After Him

03.28.2017 00:26 AM

A newly discovered fossilized ancient relative of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters 430 million years old which are also exceptionally preserved including its complete soft-parts was named in honor of Sir David Attenborough.

Smartphones Can Now Help Save The Rainforests

03.27.2017 19:06 PM

A new app has been developed to help fight against deforestation and illegal logging activity. You can find out how it happens here.

Advanced Fingerprint Tracking Technique Would Help Scientists To Spot Frog Population From The Risk Of Pollution

03.27.2017 17:50 PM

Lancaster University scientists created and bio-spectrometer that will monitor the pollution level of water. Rapidly increasing pollution taking lives of tadpoles which is impacting their existence.

Cambodian Villagers Rescued 11 Endangered Elephants From Muddy Bomb Crater [Video]

03.27.2017 11:49 AM

11 endangered wild elephant got a new life after getting trapped for four days in a mud crater. Cambodian local villagers and forest ranger team rescued those elephants in four hours of operation

Carbon Emission Debate Starts: Environmentalists Call Trump To Reconsider Passive Stance On Climate Change

03.27.2017 00:59 AM

Hefty penal consequences brew for carbon emitting individuals and entities as the Paris agreement pushes for 80 percent greenhouse gas reduction by 2050.

Earth Has Been Through Not One But Many Ice Ages

03.27.2017 00:48 AM

Ice age is a period where the majority of the Earth's water freezes into ice by recurring glacial expansion. An ice age lasts for millions of years and till now earth has experienced 5 major Ice ages.

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