EU cuts CO2 emissions for vans by 28 per cent

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 01:35

The European Parliament signed off today on new carbon dioxide restrictions for commercial vans that will slash emissions by 28 per cent from 2020.

UAE to set up world`s largest solar desalination plant

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 20:24

The UAE would establish world`s largest solar-powered desalination plant that will process more than 22 million gallons of potable water per day.

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.

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.

Massive CO2 emissions observed on comet ISON

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 12:51

NASA`s Spitzer Space Telescope has observed what most likely are strong carbon dioxide emissions from Comet ISON ahead of its anticipated pass through the inner solar system later this year.

Nanomaterial developed for reducing CO2 emissions

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:17

Australian researchers have developed a new nano-material which can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations.

CO2 emissions by airlines in India significantly less: DGCA

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 19:42

DGCA chief Arun Mishra said the regulator would continue to estimate the carbon footprint on an annual basis and formulate a realistic climate change policy for aviation in India.

CO2 emissions increased by 3% globally in 2011: Report

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 16:12

Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main cause of global warming, increased by three percent last year.

Sea temperatures not always as sensitive to CO2 as today

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 12:36

Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 “forcing.”