SC issues notice to Centre on enforcing EURO V emission norms

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 16:31

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on the issue of enforcing emission standards in tune with EURO V for diesel and petrol vehicles in the country.

Reduction in carbon dioxide emission urged for survival of coral reefs

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 21:34

A new study suggests that deep cuts in carbon dioxide emissions are required to prevent coral reefs around the world from dying off.

Shimla chosen for international project to lower greenhouse gases

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 18:19

Shimla has been shortlisted for a global project to lower greenhouse gas emissions on the pattern of European cities, a municipal official said here Monday.

India remains opposed to EU`s emission norms

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 20:11

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday said India remains opposed to the European Union`s emission norms for airlines which entail payment of fine if the emission exceeds certain limit.

25% emissions cut makes economic sense: WWF

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 14:22

The Australia WWF Monday released an economic study proposing that Australia could increase its emissions reduction target from 5 to 25 percent by 2020 via the carbon price at very little cost to the economy.

`Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions`

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:05

India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions.

`Using grocery delivery services cuts carbon emission by half`

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 15:00

University of Washington engineers have found that using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half when compared with individual household trips to the store.

Best way to reduce air pollution from wood-burning cookstoves revealed

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 16:32

An interdisciplinary team of Michigan Technological University students has found a simple solution to reduce air pollution from wood-burning cookstoves.

Most distant blazar may hold new mystery

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 14:28

New observations of the blazar known as PKS 1424+240 showed that it is the most distant known source of very-high-energy gamma rays, but its emission spectrum now appears highly unusual in light of the new data.

Greener cars could slash US pollution by 2050

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 15:20

A new National Research Council report has found by the year 2050, the US may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent.

Scientists predict heavier snow in poles

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 12:19

There is likelihood of increased snowfall over the polar regions and the highest altitudes, but an overall drop in global snowfall, as CO2 levels rise over the next century.

BASIC opposes EU model carbon emissions norms for air travel

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 22:51

The European Union`s move to push for an EU model single global carbon emissions framework for air travel is facing stiff opposition from a powerful climate group of nations in which India and China are members.