Almost 100 million people were affected across the globe by natural disasters last year, with 90 per cent from the Asia Pacific region, says a new report released by International Red Cross. These disasters include extreme weather events like floods, droughts, heat waves and cyclones.

The latest report of the Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that global warming is

Track the growth of plastic waste, from the time of discovery of polyethelene in 1933 till the present, when plastics have become a major environmental hazard on land and in sea.

Cyclone Hudhud crosses Vizag, loses speed; kills 5 in Andhra, Odisha.

Every year, the SEED Awards select innovative start-ups working on social and environmental causes in the developing world. From solar-based lighting
to clean cooking stoves, check out how these 41 winners from Africa, Asia and South America are contributing to their communities.

From typhoon Haiyan to cyclone Phailin, various natural disasters forced almost 22 million people out of their homes across the world in 2013. Find out which countries and regions witnessed maximum displacement due to these events and which disasters recorded the highest displacement levels.