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Endangered snow leopards being killed every year despite ban, reveals study

TRAFFIC reveals that the big cats are killed for their carcasses and their thick light-coloured fur with dark spots.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, shock meteorologists

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, leaving meteorologists in shock

Hurricane Matthew is by far the most powerful Atlantic tropical storm and killed at least 19 in Haiti

Oct 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ready to help Indonesia to combat haze, says Malaysian minister

Indonesia declares emergency due to raging forest fires

Experts say the total number of hot spots has increased as a result of the dry season and drought in Sumatra and vicinities.

Aug 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

The National Disaster Management Agency says satellites detected 162 "fire alerts" in the Rokan Hilir regency.

Aug 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

The National Environment Agency says the improvement has been possible as less dense haze was blown from central Sumatra.

Aug 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore detects 'haze' smell in some parts, 24-hour PSI reaches moderate level

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

The lava flowed from the east side of the Kilauea Volcano into the ocean

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

According to the weather advisory, short showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon on five to seven days.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Solar-powered plane completes over half of round-the-world flight without fuel

Solar Impulse 2, the world's first solar-powered plane has successfully completed more than half of its round-the-world flight without fuel.

Apr 25, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years

This would call for a collaborative effort with shifts in technology, regulations and pricing schemes.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt

The shift in the geographic poles and the wobble in the Earth's spin arises from changes in mass distribution.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

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Endangered snow leopards being killed every year despite ban, reveals study

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, leaving meteorologists in shock

Indonesia declares emergency due to raging forest fires

Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

Solar-powered plane completes over half of round-the-world flight without fuel

Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years

Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt

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