Environment/Science
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A new United Nations-backed study finds that meeting the essential needs of people after armed conflict while sustaining peace requires more than a forum for governing natural resources — it also requires good governance. more
Monsoon likely to hit by May-end, early June: Govt

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The government on Wednesday said the Monsoon is expected to hit Kerala by May-end or early June.

NASA Study: Rising carbon dioxide levels will help and hurt crops

California, May 4 (IBNS) Elevated carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere may increase water-use efficiency in crops and considerably mitigate yield losses due to climate change, acc ...

Found: Clues about volcanoes under ice on ancient Mars

California, May 4 (IBNS) Volcanoes erupted beneath an ice sheet on Mars billions of years ago, far from any ice sheet on the Red Planet today, new evidence from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Or ...

Ban announces intention to appoint seasoned Mexican diplomat to head UN climate framework

New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has started the process of consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau, and has inform ...

Ban announces intention to appoint expericed Norwegian offical to head up UN environment office

New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following consultations with the chairpersons of the regional groups of Member States, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has informed the G ...

Electric buses for Rohtang Pass

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) The union government has approved in principle for funding 75% of the cost of 25 electric buses subject to maximum of Rs.37.50 crore to the state government of Himach ...

Earth's new lightning capital revealed

California, May 3 (IBNS) Earth has a new lightning capital, according to a recent study using observations from the Lightning Imaging Sensor onboard NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measurement Miss ...

Promising worlds found around nearby ultra-cool Dwarf Star

California, May 3 (IBNS) Astronomers using the TRAPPIST telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory have discovered three planets with sizes and temperatures similar to those of Venus and Eart ...

NASA researchers improve hazardous weather forecasts

California, May 3 (IBNS) Forecasts play key roles in many people’s lives, from planning picnics at the park, to cancelling flights and avoiding weather-related tragedies. Because weather c ...