That climate change is happening has been known now for many years. That governments and large businesses are not really interested in doing much to minimise damage by really changing the way we do things has also become pretty obvious read more

But individual efforts alone can’t fully stop the 8 million tonnes of plastic that make their way to the ocean each year, and with four of the five worst ocean polluters in Southeast Asia, the region’s governments must take action, he says. read more

Environment and energy ministers of the Group of 20 major economies met this weekend in Karuizawa, northwest of Tokyo, ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka, western Japan, on June 28-29. read more

The new species was found off the southwestern coast of India and north of Sri Lanka. read more

George Clooney has bumped Dwayne Johnson from the first spot in Forbes’ highest paid actors’ list in the world. read more

It’s a treat to see so many stars in one place, but expect a retread of familiar capers. This is no turning-point film. read more

Amal Clooney gave a rare, heartfelt speech about her husband and actor George Clooney at the AFI Life Achievement Award. read more

Critics are complaining about how the talents of actors such as Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett were wasted by director Gary Ross in Ocean’s 8. read more

Rock, Sufi and fusion, band Indian Ocean mesmerised Delhi-NCR with a soulful performance. read more

As World Environment Day takes place and the United Nations calls for the “biggest-ever worldwide cleanup” of plastic pollution, experts are focused on Southeast Asia, home to four of the world’s top marine plastic polluters. read more

Revisit the city through its seascapes, muse over concepts of sacrifice in the name of peace. read more

Dr V Kripa said every year there is a sharp increase in the quantum of plastic waste getting into the ocean and if the situation continued like this plastic debris will outnumber marine creatures, especially fish species. read more