Rising sea level threatens India`s coastal areas

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 08:51

The tranquil stretches of emerald green backwaters in Mumbai and Kerala are among several locales in the western and eastern coasts facing threat from the rising sea level due to climate change.

`US greenhouse gas output rose 3.2% in 2010`

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 10:45

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 3.2 percent in 2010 from the previous year amid economic growth and higher electricity demand from high summer temperatures.

Cabinet nod for 2nd natcom to UNFCCC

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 20:33

The government today approved a communication to a UN climate change body listing steps taken by it to tackle the threat of global warming.

Climate totem: Has Kyoto run its course?

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 21:03

Should the Kyoto Protocol, the only international curb on greenhouse gases, be allowed to die?

Climate change- India’s stand

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 18:21

India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in volume after the US and China.

World Environment Day: Seven billion mouths to feed

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 17:41

Are we incapable of feeding everyone? The answer is clearly ‘no’.

BASIC countries meet in China for climate talks

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 17:17

Ministers from BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) will hold a crucial meeting in Beijing Monday to discuss their perspectives on key issues.

Experts back India at climate change talks

Last Updated: Sunday, October 16, 2011, 16:19

Experts feel India has taken a U-turn from its stand in Mexico 2010 and is following a better line.

India committed to UNFCCC: Manmohan Singh

Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 2010, 17:47

Keeping up pressure on rich nations to take legally binding emission cuts, India Thursday made clear that it was committed to the UNFCCC which is based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

UN backs Pachauri on glacier goof up

Last Updated: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 14:34

RK Pachauri should not resign succumbing to media pressure, says executive secretary of UNFCCC.

India submits proposed emission cuts to UN

Last Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 23:52

India on Saturday submitted its proposed emission intensity cut targets by 20-25 per cent by 2020 to the UN, a day before the world body`s January 31 deadline for submitting the climate change mitigation steps under the Copenhagen Accord.