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Carbon dioxide could warm Earth for centuries

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 18:32

Even if carbon dioxide emissions came to a sudden halt, the greenhouse gas already present in the Earth`s atmosphere could continue to warm our planet for hundreds of years, a new study has found.

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.

Repeal of Australia`s carbon tax moves closer

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 15:51

A bill to abolish an Australian carbon tax designed to combat climate change cleared parliament`s lower house Thursday with the new conservative government saying "it doesn`t work".

India among biggest emitters of greenhouse gases: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 09:53

India and China are among the world`s biggest contributors to fossil fuel emissions with India`s carbon dioxide discharge increasing by a whopping 7.7 per cent last year, a new study said today.

Feel in danger? Stay classy, buy a bulletproof suit

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:29

A Canadian tailor is releasing a three-piece suit that has everything a danger-seeking 21st century executive could need -- killer looks plus bulletproof protection that would make James Bond envious.

Brazil`s greenhouse gas emissions drop

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 15:46

Brazil`s greenhouse gas emissions dropped 36.7 percent in the past seven years, according to a study released Thursday by the country`s climate monitoring centre.

Greenhouse gas in atmosphere hits new record: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 18:37

The amount of greenhouse gases in Earth`s atmosphere hit a new record high in 2012, continuing an ever-faster rise that is driving climate change, the UN weather agency said Wednesday.

Below-ground CO2 injections caused Texas quakes?

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:41

A series of small earthquakes - some larger than magnitude 3 - in Texas may have been triggered by the injection of carbon dioxide into the ground to store the harmful greenhouse gas, a new study suggests.

Scientists back `nuclear power` to help slow down global warming

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 14:35

Top climate scientists have claimed that the development of safer nuclear power can help in decelerating the effects of global warming by cutting down on fossil fuel pollution.

Carbon worlds may be waterless: NASA

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 14:56

Planets rich in carbon, including so-called diamond planets, may lack oceans, according to a NASA study.

4.5 cm meteorite to answer `how Mars turned to stone`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:57

A meteorite may help explain as to how the Red Planet became a cold, rocky desert after losing its thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, according to researchers.

US energy carbon dioxide emission down by 3.8%

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:35

The US dropped its emission of carbon dioxide by 3.8 percent last year, the second biggest drop since 1990, US Department of Energy said in a statement.