More than amphibians, it is the reptiles that are in danger of becoming extinct, claims a new study

A conser

Zimbabwean soldiers are plundering the

The Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules against a mining project that would have displaced thousands of people

the water quality of Powai lake, Mumbai, has deteriorated considerably in the past few years because of pollution and degradation. The surrounding hills have been subjected to deforestation and

Minister for mines SS Dhindsa has asked the environment and forest ministry for support in regulating the surface use of mineral bearing areas. Speaking at the inaugural function of the annual

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Tony Blair, UK prime minister, agreed to co-host an international conference by October to draw up plans to stamp out the trade in "conflict" diamonds that

As the date of expiry of the mining lease given to Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) is fast approaching (July 25), environmental activists are mounting pressure on the political

The international diamond industry announced strict new measures today to clamp down on the trade in "conflict diamonds" used to pay for African wars.The measures include a certification system to

The world's diamond industry appeared on the verge of a breakthrough agreement on a global certification scheme, after manufacturers proposed a raft of measures aimed at clamping down on the trade in