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MNCs should help India with technology to cut emission: Debroy

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 21:46

In stead of giving advice, global companies should come forward with their plan of action to help developing nations like India reduce carbon emission and protect environment, newly created NITI Aayog's member Bibek Debroy said on Wednesday.

UN asks India to set target to cut down carbon emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 22:59

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday asked India to set an ambitious target to cut down carbon emissions, saying it is in a unique position to lead sustainability, energy efficiency and fight against climate change.

New catalyst turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 17:34

Scientists have discovered a new method to convert harmful greenhouse gases into chemicals which can produce synthetic fuels, while reducing industrial carbon dioxide emissions by up to 40 percent.

Warsaw talks results acceptable but not satisfying: China

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 16:02

China, world`s largest carbon emitter, said it was not satisfied with but still accepted the results of the climate talks in Poland.

IPCC issues stark warning over global warming

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 10:45

Scientists are set to issue the starkest warning yet about the mounting dangers of global warming this week.

Climate change will upset vital ocean chemical cycles

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:58

A new research has suggested that rising ocean temperatures could hamper natural cycles of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and phosphorous.

Seagrass may help fight climate change

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 16:16

Seagrass may be crucial in the battle against climate change as the humble plant is 35 times more efficient at locking up, or `sequestering` carbon than rainforests, a new study has found.

Carbon emissions from fossil fuels to impact global warming

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 21:32

A new study has predicted that global warming from fossil fuel burning could be more intense and longer-lasting in the future, than previously thought.

Loss of African woodland could affect climate

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 16:06

Increase in forest cover north of the Congo basin might have been caused by migration to cities, resulting in fewer fires, and more hunting of large mammals, reducing tree destruction.

`Rising CO2 level turning world`s deserts green`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 18:37

Elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide are actually causing the deserts of the world to bloom with new green foliage, a new study claims.

25% emissions cut makes economic sense: WWF

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 14:22

The Australia WWF Monday released an economic study proposing that Australia could increase its emissions reduction target from 5 to 25 percent by 2020 via the carbon price at very little cost to the economy.

`Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions`

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:05

India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions.