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Earth would have been much hotter if there were no plants

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:12

Enhanced growth of Earth`s leafy greens during the 20th century has significantly slowed the planet`s transition to being red-hot, according to a new study.

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.

Water in Earth`s atmosphere may cause climate warming

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 13:59

Water vapour in Earth`s stratosphere contributes to warmer temperatures and likely plays an important role in the evolution of climate on our planet, a new study has found.

Why Earth lit by faint young Sun 3.8 bn yrs ago was not frozen

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 13:00

During the Archean eon, about 3.8 billion years - 2.5 billion years ago, the Sun was about 20 to 25 percent fainter, and with less sunlight, the oceans may have frozen on Earth.

Algae biofuel reduces CO2 emissions by 68% more than petroleum counterparts: Study

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 20:29

A recent study has revealed that algae-derived biofuel can reduce CO2 emissions by 68 percent, as compared to petroleum fuels.

Japan to cut 25% greenhouse gas emissions by 2020

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 14:55

Reflecting the rising demand for clean energy internationally, an energy summit was recently organised in Tokyo under the aegis of Gas One, Japan`s gas supplying company.

World failing over climate change: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 13:58

International leaders are failing in their fight against global warming, one of the United Nations` top climate officials said.

Emerging powers chide rich nations on climate stance

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 22:22

Brazil, China, India and South Africa have chided developed nations for not doing enough to curb greenhouse gases and fund efforts to confront climate change.

How to turn carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuel back into fuel

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 15:43

Scientists are now looking at new ways to turn the tables on the No. 1 greenhouse gas and convert carbon dioxide back into fuel.

Satellites reveal rise in Earth`s carbon dioxide emission

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:00

Ten years of satellite observations of greenhouse gases have revealed the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Aerosols and greenhouse gases have similar effects on rainfall

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 20:11

The effect of greenhouse gases and aerosols on spatial patterns of rainfall change is similar, regardless of their distinct properties, a new study has revealed.