Air pollution from Asia affecting global weather

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:29

Asia`s growing air pollution - much of it coming from China - is affecting the world`s weather and climate patterns, researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, have warned.

Why e-vehicles in India can`t reduce air pollution

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:27

Even the electric cars or battery-operated rickshaws on Indian roads are not sufficient to tame the air pollution.

2013 another unusually warm year across globe: NASA

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 09:22

Last year was among a handful of the warmest on record since 1880, according to US government figures out Tuesday that provide more evidence that the planet is heating up.

Air pollution boosts NW Pacific cyclones

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 09:20

Surging air pollution from China and other fast-growing Asian economies has intensified winter cyclones in the northwest Pacific, scientists said Tuesday.

Eco-driving saves fuel, reduces pollution: Expert

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:46

Upgraded automobile engine technology, cleaner fuel and increased public transport are just not enough to ensure pollution-free environment, said an expert, pitching for spreading the concept of smart driving or eco-driving among drivers for efficient energy use.

Air pollution boosts NW Pacific cyclones: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:39

Surging air pollution from China and other fast-growing Asian economies has intensified winter cyclones in the northwest Pacific, scientists said Tuesday.

US consumers to blame for some air pollution from China

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 15:39

Air pollution from China blows across the Pacific Ocean and ends up over the US west coast -- and American consumerism is to blame for a portion of it, said a study Monday.

US consumers to blame for some air pollution from China

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 08:57

The study found that 22 percent of carbon monoxide and 17 percent of black carbon emitted in China were associated with the production of goods for export.

Dangerous pollution hits Beijing

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:57

China`s capital was shrouded in dangerous smog on Thursday, cutting visibility down to a few hundred metres as a count of small particulate pollution reached more than 25 times recommended levels.

Dangerous pollution hits Beijing

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 15:10

China`s capital was shrouded in dangerous smog on Thursday, cutting visibility down to a few hundred metres as a count of small particulate pollution reached more than 25 times recommended levels.