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Scientists turn CO2 emissions into brick-type building material

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 19:23

A group of Australian researchers are reportedly testing a plant that could turn the harmful carbon emissions into useful building material like bricks.

Free market forces best bet to reduce global carbon emissions: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 11:43

A new study has revealed that the best way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change is through the use of market forces.

Obama announces emmisions cut plan for first time

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 08:46

US President Barack Obama has unveiled the country`s first national climate action plan, pledging to limit carbon emissions from American power plants.

DGCA to set up task force to monitor carbon emissions by aircraft

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 18:46

Aviation regulator DGCA would set up an environment task force to monitor and check carbon emissions by aircraft operating in the country and ask all Indian carriers to set up similar cells of their own.

Researchers make more accurate global warming predictions

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 14:41

Australian scientists claimed to have narrowed down the predicted range of global warming which will lead to more accuracy while projecting future level of rise in temperature due to climate change.

Manufacturing one pair of sneakers emits 30 pounds of CO2

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 14:32

A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, a new MIT-led lifecycle assessment has revealed.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:32

The Indian government aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20-25 percent from the 2005 levels by 2020.

Pollution in Beijing reaches dangerous levels

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 10:33

Pollution in Beijing and surrounding areas Thursday returned to dangerous levels for the second time in a week, Chinese environmental authorities said.

‘Beyond the tipping point, climate change consequences will be difficult’

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 16:45

Prof Godfrey Boyle predicts that the world is headed for disaster, very fast.

Coral reefs at risk from carbon emissions

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 16:44

Coral reefs across the world are at risk if the carbon emissions are not reduced, says a study.

China to tax carbon emissions

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 10:45

China will impose a new tax on carbon-dioxide emissions as part of policies aimed at protecting the environment and improving air quality, the finance ministry said.

Felling of giant trees can be disastrous

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 13:20

The felling of giant trees can be disastrous from the ecological perspective, possibly triggering a vicious cycle of more forest shrinkage and carbon emissions.