Recession, not gas, drove drop in US emissions: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 22:18

Economic recession was the main cause for a drop in United States carbon dioxide emissions between 2007 and 2013 -- not a shift from coal- to gas-fuelled energy as widely claimed, researchers said Tuesday.

SIAM warns of safety issues if BS V emission norms skipped

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:16

Auto industry body SIAM Monday cautioned that moving directly to Bharat Stage(BS) VI emission norms, skipping BS V, could lead to major safety compromises in vehicles that could put life of consumers at risk, amid speculation that the government is planning such a move.

MNCs should help India with technology to cut emission: Debroy

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 21:46

In stead of giving advice, global companies should come forward with their plan of action to help developing nations like India reduce carbon emission and protect environment, newly created NITI Aayog's member Bibek Debroy said on Wednesday.

UN asks India to set target to cut down carbon emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 22:59

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday asked India to set an ambitious target to cut down carbon emissions, saying it is in a unique position to lead sustainability, energy efficiency and fight against climate change.

Boeing completes test flight with 'green diesel'

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 22:20

Boeing announced Wednesday that it completed the first test flight with "green diesel", which offers potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in aviation.

New catalyst turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 17:34

Scientists have discovered a new method to convert harmful greenhouse gases into chemicals which can produce synthetic fuels, while reducing industrial carbon dioxide emissions by up to 40 percent.

Change in snowfall pattern threaten Antarctica`s ice shelves

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:21

According to a new report, climate change can may soon change the thick snow cover in Antarctica completely in the next 200 years

Warsaw talks results acceptable but not satisfying: China

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 16:02

China, world`s largest carbon emitter, said it was not satisfied with but still accepted the results of the climate talks in Poland.

Search for `hidden black holes` just got easier

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 11:04

A new method is set to focus on the difference of emission frequencies from molecules uniquely found around black holes, which may open the way for "the search for a hidden black hole" which is overcast with dust particles and optically invisible.

US energy carbon dioxide emission down by 3.8%

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:35

The US dropped its emission of carbon dioxide by 3.8 percent last year, the second biggest drop since 1990, US Department of Energy said in a statement.