2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record, EU climate change service says 2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record, EU climate change service... Last year tied with 2016 as the world’s warmest year on record, rounding off the hottest decade globally as the impacts of climate change intensified, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday. Last year tied with 2016 as the world’s warmest year on record, rounding off the hottest decade globally as the impacts of climate change intensified, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday. Environment 08 Jan, 2021
Urban air quality less improved by COVID lockdowns than first believed Urban air quality less improved by COVID lockdowns than first believed Lockdowns during the first wave of COVID-19 had a much smaller impact on urban air quality than first expected, a study of 11 global cities, from Wuhan to New York, found on Wednesday. Lockdowns during the first wave of COVID-19 had a much smaller impact on urban air quality than first expected, a study of 11 global cities, from Wuhan to New York, found on Wednesday. Environment 14 Jan, 2021
Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests Earth’s ice is melting faster today than in the mid-1990s, new research suggests, as climate change nudges global temperatures ever higher. Earth’s ice is melting faster today than in the mid-1990s, new research suggests, as climate change nudges global temperatures ever higher. Environment 25 Jan, 2021
‘Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers could melt’ ‘Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers could melt’ Kathmandu, February 4 Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers, the world’s ‘Third Pole’, could melt by 2100 if global emissions are not reduced, scientists warned in... Kathmandu, February 4 Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers, the world’s ‘Third Pole’, could melt... Brands 05 Feb, 2019
Not just heat: Climate change signs can be seen all around Not just heat: Climate change signs can be seen all around WASHINGTON: You don’t just feel the heat of global warming, you can see it in action all around. Some examples of where climate change’s effects have been... WASHINGTON: You don’t just feel the heat of global warming, you can see it in action all... Brands 19 Jun, 2018
Canada glacier melt rerouted in rare case of 'river piracy' Canada glacier melt rerouted in rare case of 'river piracy' WASHINGTON: Scientists have witnessed the first modern case of what they call "river piracy" and they blame global warming. Most of the water gushing from a large... WASHINGTON: Scientists have witnessed the first modern case of what they call "river piracy" and they... Brands 18 Apr, 2017
Then and now: How glaciers around the world are melting Then and now: How glaciers around the world are melting WASHINGTON: Over the past decade, scientists and photographers keep returning to the world's glaciers, watching them shrink with each visit. Now they want others to... WASHINGTON: Over the past decade, scientists and photographers keep returning to the... Brands 05 Apr, 2017
Japan cherry blossom season begins, marking start of spring Japan cherry blossom season begins, marking start of spring TOKYO: Cherry blossom season has officially kicked off in Tokyo, marking the beginning of spring for the Japanese. A Japan Meteorological Agency official counted at... TOKYO: Cherry blossom season has officially kicked off in Tokyo, marking the beginning of spring for... Brands 21 Mar, 2017
Zero-emission boat prepares for round-the-world odyssey Zero-emission boat prepares for round-the-world odyssey PARIS: The first self-sufficient boat powered only by emission-free energy will start a six-year trip around the world in the spring. Energy Observer, a former... PARIS: The first self-sufficient boat powered only by emission-free energy will start a six-year trip... Brands 11 Jan, 2017
Solar projects can't save the forest for the trees? Solar projects can't save the forest for the trees? WADING RIVER: A green energy project has some environmentalists seeing red. Solar energy ordinarily wins praise from groups that want to cut greenhouse gases, but a... WADING RIVER: A green energy project has some environmentalists seeing red. Solar energy... Brands 23 Jul, 2016
Kerry's Arctic climate change adventure hits Greenland Kerry's Arctic climate change adventure hits Greenland ABOARD THE HDMS THETIS: Sailing through fields of large icebergs aboard a Danish naval vessel, US Secretary of State John Kerry brought his tour of the Arctic to... ABOARD THE HDMS THETIS: Sailing through fields of large icebergs aboard a Danish naval vessel, US... Brands 18 Jun, 2016
Go low on energy consumption Go low on energy consumption Electricity consumption peaks during the daytime in summer and might end up giving you a ‘shocking’ bill. However, there are ways to ensure that you are using your... Electricity consumption peaks during the daytime in summer and might end up giving you a ‘shocking’... Brands 20 May, 2016
Untapped power of Koshi basin Untapped power of Koshi basin JANAKPUR: American tourists Shana K and her husband Zulhk K were in for a shock when they found there was no electricity at the Janakpur airport for over an hour. But... JANAKPUR: American tourists Shana K and her husband Zulhk K were in for a shock when they found there was... Brands 13 May, 2016
Study: Bakken oil field leaks 275,000 tons of methane yearly Study: Bakken oil field leaks 275,000 tons of methane yearly BISMARCK: A new study says the oil-producing region of North Dakota and Montana leaks 275,000 tons of methane annually, an amount that's less than previously... BISMARCK: A new study says the oil-producing region of North Dakota and Montana leaks 275,000 tons of... Brands 12 May, 2016
Earth inhabited by one trillion species: Study Earth inhabited by one trillion species: Study INDIANA: There are nearly one trillion species on the Earth while 99.999 per cent of species still remain undiscovered, the largest-ever analysis of microbial data has... INDIANA: There are nearly one trillion species on the Earth while 99.999 per cent of species still... Brands 06 May, 2016
Scientists: Greenland ice sheet is melting freakishly early Scientists: Greenland ice sheet is melting freakishly early WASHINGTON: Greenland's massive ice sheet this week started melting freakishly early because of a weather system that brought unseasonably warm temperatures and rain,... WASHINGTON: Greenland's massive ice sheet this week started melting freakishly early because of a weather... Brands 14 Apr, 2016
Rapid melt of New Zealand glaciers ends hikes onto them Rapid melt of New Zealand glaciers ends hikes onto them FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER: New Zealand is renowned for its wondrous scenery, and among the country's top tourist attractions are two glaciers that are both stunning and... FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER: New Zealand is renowned for its wondrous scenery, and among the country's top... Brands 16 Mar, 2016
Mountain Pakistan walls off glacial lake flash floods Mountain Pakistan walls off glacial lake flash floods BAGROT VALLEY: Nestled at the foot of five snow-capped mountain peaks in Pakistan's northern Gilgit-Baltistan province, the villages of the Bagrot valley face fearsome... BAGROT VALLEY: Nestled at the foot of five snow-capped mountain peaks in Pakistan's northern... Brands 28 Dec, 2015
More, smaller icebergs could show up in Alaska tanker lanes More, smaller icebergs could show up in Alaska tanker lanes ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Icebergs that threaten tankers carrying oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are likely to be smaller but more numerous over the next two decades,... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Icebergs that threaten tankers carrying oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are likely... Brands 12 Oct, 2015
Mammals thriving in Chernobyl zone Mammals thriving in Chernobyl zone MOSCOW: Nearly 30 years after a nuclear reactor caught fire and spewed a lethal cloud of radiation, some species of mammals are thriving in the zone around the... MOSCOW: Nearly 30 years after a nuclear reactor caught fire and spewed a lethal cloud of radiation,... Brands 09 Oct, 2015
Kathmandu Government has carried out bold and pro-people works: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government has carried out historic works in favour of the country and the people.
Nepal NFSJ marks World Press Freedom Day in Namche taking SAARC journos to Everest region Journalists from the South Asia region have gathered in the Everest region to mark the World’s Press Freedom today.
World 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said.
Nepal NHRC urges all to respect press freedom, freedom of expression The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all bodies concerned including the government for the media person's safety and protection of press freedom.
Kathmandu Family members of Nepalis joining Russian Army stage hunger strike in Kathmandu, demand release MoFA Spokesperson Amrit Bahadur Rai said the Nepali embassy in Moscow is looking after the issues related to the Nepalis in the Russian Army.
Kathmandu PM Dahal inaugurates 27th general convention of FNJ The 27th general convention of the Federation of the Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has kicked off here today.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola, silver holds steady The gold market saw another fluctuation on Friday, with the price of gold dropping by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market.
Environment Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.
Nepal Democracy is minimum precondition for free, fair journalism: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy is the minimum precondition for free and fair journalism.