China restricts cars, factories amid latest smog alert
China’s capital and other northern cities have banned half of all vehicles from city streets and ordered factories, schools and construction sites closed in response to a five-day smog red...
Obama environmental legacy at stake as GOP, industry align
President Barack Obama’s administration will leave behind a host of disputed recent actions and unfinished business on the environment — from shelved energy leases and blocked mining projects...
Animal rights group demands probe into deaths of jumbos
Noted animal rights campaigner, Heritage Animal Task Force has demanded a probe into the frequent deaths of wild elephants inside Athirappilly–Vazhachal forests in Thrissur district, about 260 kms...
Earth from Space: Seville, Spain
The western area of Spain’s Province of Seville and its capital with the same name (right) is pictured in this image from the Sentinel-2A satellite. Also the capital of the wider Andalusian...
3D CT scan visualisations examine six mummies from Egypt between 1800 and 3000 years ago
SCIENTISTS have used cutting-edge technology to gain a unique insight into the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians. Using 3D CT scan visualisations researchers were able to examine six mummies who...
Italy turns east to protect Western heritage
Saving the banks is not the only rescue mission underway in Italy. The government has been battling to conserve an even richer collection of assets that are also crumbling: the country’s huge stock...
What do Parisians think of the pollution nightmare?
The pollution levels are so high in Paris that public transport is free and only cars with even-numbered registration plates are allowed on the road. The roads on Saturday will be reserved for those...
Air improves but pollution set to return
HEAVY smog in Shanghai this morning is the result of pollutants blown from the north. However, stronger southeast winds in the afternoon will help bring an end to the latest wave of haze and...
