Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.

Mountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study. 

Developing countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.

Recent giant quakes in the Pacific region and Indian Ocean are most likely random, finds a study of statistical and physical data.

The new model of sustainable development ― the 'green economy' ― could benefit large firms at the expense of the poor, warns a report.

Indian Kashmir needs to prepare for a major temblor, going by new satellite data.

Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.

First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.

Using GPS stations could greatly reduce the time needed to issue a tsunami warning, say scientists.

A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.

Bangladesh’s proneness to major earthquakes is to be studied under a new five-year project.

Scientists in the Philippines have developed a low-cost prototype landslide detector that has been undergoing tests.

The UN University is teaming up with partners in Germany and Mozambique to boost Africa's management of its natural resources.

Thai researchers have suggested a series of measures, including a huge expressway for water, to prevent future flooding in Bangkok.

Scientists may have discovered a way of unlocking Egypt's huge underwater aquifer, but critics question the feasibility of the project.

Japan is one of the first case studies for FORIN, a forensic approach to understanding the underlying causes of disasters.

African and Latin American scientists are calling for drylands, which are home to two billion people, to be a key part of the Rio+20 agenda.

Senegalese farmers and scientists are meeting to set up a local weather forecasting and alert system.

The Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.

Spraying algal blooms with cheap, locally-available 'ball clay' forces them to the bottom of the sea, say researchers.