Use of SUVs in India criminal: Ramesh

Last Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010, 16:01

Use of SUVs in countries like India is "criminal", Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Friday and pitched the need for evolving an effective fuel policy regime to discourage the use of such vehicles that emit more carbons.

Bacteria `reducing carbon emissions`

Last Updated: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 13:31

A species of bacteria is saving mining industry millions of dollars.

US carbon emissions down record 7% in 2009

Last Updated: Friday, May 7, 2010, 17:43

US energy-related CO2 emissions fell a record 7% in 2009, officials said citing economic slump.

Developing nations want 2011 climate pact deadline

Last Updated: Monday, April 26, 2010, 08:36

A group of developing countries, among the world`s fastest-growing carbon emitters, said on Sunday a legally binding global agreement to limit climate change needed to be completed by 2011 at the latest.

Australia accused of wrongly presenting emissions report

Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009, 14:43

Australia allegedly wrongly presented its carbon emissions report by ignoring a massive rise in polluting gases from agricultural and forestry industries, a report said.

The push for 350: Contradictions and carbon levels

Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009, 09:38

As police cracked down on climate protesters, church bells tolled 350 times Sunday to impress on the UN global warming conference a number that is gaining a following, but is also awash in contradictions.

UN chief welcomes India`s climate commitment

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 14:02

India`s decision to reduce emissions by 20-25 percent by 2020 is seen as "a very positive step" by UN chief Ban ki-Moon, ahead of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.

India may announce upto 25% carbon emissions cut

Last Updated: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:27

India is likely to announce its own carbon emission targets based on its economic growth levels, ahead of the climate summit in Copenhagen.

Reducing carbon emissions unlikely in near future: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 18:53

Rising CO2 emissions - the major cause of global warming can`t be stabilised unless world`s economy collapses or society generates 300 GW of nuke power annually.

Brazil to offer carbon cut of 36% at UN climate meet

Last Updated: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 21:28

Brazil said on Friday it would offer a "voluntary" cut of at least 36 percent in greenhouse gas emissions at the UN conference on climate change in Copenhagen next month.

Carbon emissions must peak by 2015: UN climate scientist

Last Updated: Friday, October 16, 2009, 18:46

The UN`s top climate scientist has urged a key meet on global warming to set tough mid-term goals and warned carbon emissions had to peak by 2015.

Carbon emissions fall with global downturn: Report

Last Updated: Monday, September 21, 2009, 16:33

Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen thanks to the global downturn, handing the world a chance to move away from high-carbon growth, a report said on Monday, citing an International Energy Agency study.