New grass developed to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 17:56

A new kind of grass has been developed with the joint efforts of scientists from Japan and Colombia to curb greenhouse gas emissions caused by chemical fertilisers.

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.

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.

Coral reefs may be able to adapt to moderate climate warming

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 14:06

A new study has revealed that coral reefs may be able to adapt to moderate climate warming, improving their chance of surviving through the end of this century, if there are large reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.

East Asian giants must work together on climate change: ADB

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:36

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday called on China and Japan to band together in fighting the disastrous effects of climate change, despite their diplomatic hostilities.

Climate change to undermine world ocean systems by 2100

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 21:09

Scientists have found that no corner of the world ocean will be untouched by climate change by 2100, with the sea experiencing the simultaneous effects of warming, acidification and oxygen depletion.

Climate change to undermine world ocean systems by 2100

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:33

Scientists have found that no corner of the world ocean will be untouched by climate change by 2100, with the sea experiencing the simultaneous effects of warming, acidification and oxygen depletion.

Radical climate change just around the corner, will hit tropics first

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 10:48

Earth may experience a radically different climate already within 34 years, forever changing life as we know it.

EU on track for climate targets

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 18:08

The European Union is on track to meet its 2020 targets for reducing carbon emissions and switching to cleaner energy sources, its environmental watchdog said Wednesday.

First-ever global deal struck on airline CO2 emissions

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 20:27

A first-ever global deal on curbing the airline industry`s rising carbon emissions was agreed Friday, the International Civil Aviation Organization said, though hammering out the details could take years.

WWF opens nominations for Climate Solver awards

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 19:41

Environment advocacy group World Wildlife Fund-India Friday invited nominations from small and medium enterprises for its Climate Solver Awards 2013.

AAI takes major initiatives to reduce emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 12:08

In a paper presented at the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) general assembly in Montreal, AAI has outlined a series of major initiatives it has taken to check depletion of ozone layer and emissions through improved air navigation service (ANS) procedures and training.