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Saline aquifers can store century`s worth of CO2 emissions

Researchers have identified deep saline aquifers capable of storing at least a century`s worth of CO...

Eco-friendly tires that save fuel

Environmentally conscious car owners will now have a new choice when it comes to their four wheels: ...

EU asks airline carbon tax critics for alternatives

EU climate commissioner called on countries fighting an airlines carbon emissions fee to propose con...

Oceans acidified by human CO2 emissions

Human-induced carbon dioxide emissions for the past 100 to 200 years have already raised acidity of ...

‘India not for legally binding pact’

India will not sign any legally binding global agreement for emissions reduction Jayanthi Natarajan...

China may agree for emission cuts: Official

Under intense pressure to reduce its carbon emissions, China, the world`s biggest emitter of green h...

Climate negotiations open, focus on emissions cuts

The conference is seeking ways to curb ever-rising emissions of climate-changing pollution, which sc...

`Climate change poses immediate threat to health`

Climate change poses an immediate and serious threat to global health and stability, as floods and d...

EU sets conditions for signing up to Kyoto II

European Union environment ministers said they would commit to a new phase of the Kyoto pact, on the...

Crab Pulsar energy emissions higher than expected

An international team of astrophysicists has spotted pulsed gamma ray emissions coming from the Crab...

CO2 emissions up 45 percent in two decades

During this period, CO2 emissions in the EU and Russia decreased by seven percent and 28 percent.

Cutting CO2 levels by 2100 necessary for survival

By 2100, the world will have to use every available means to cut down emissions for survival -- just...

Here’s how we can reduce carbon emissions by 2100

The CO2 in the atmosphere can be reduced to less than 40%, if people use every available means of re...

Greenhouse gas emissions hitting record highs

Greenhouse gas emissions are going up instead of down despite 20 years of effort.

Greenhouse gas emissions hitting record highs

The greenhouse gas emissions are going up instead of down, hitting record highs.

Global carbon emissions at record high: IEA

Energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2010 were the highest in history.

India to release low carbon report on May 9

The report will highlight the policies needed for a low carbon growth.

Study warns of mercury emissions in Arctic

Global mercury emissions could grow by 25 percent by 2020 if no action is taken to control them.

Earth can recover faster from CO2 emissions

The earth may be able to recover faster from rising CO2 emissions than previously thought.

Greenhouse emissions led to increase in extreme rains

Greenhouse gas emissions have contributed to increase in extreme rain events seen in North America. ...

Halting emissions would still make earth warmer

If greenhouse gas emissions stopped now, the earth would still likely get warmer.

Earth`s hot past indicates much hotter future

Earth`s hot past indicates a much hotter future than projected if the pace of greenhouse emissions c...

‘Solar energy use in cell towers can reduce CO2 emissions’

Use of diesel generators in cellphone towers leads to staggering levels of CO2 emissions.

New tillage practice cuts greenhouse emissions

Strip tillage and banded fertilizer significantly reduced the amount of greenhouse gases.

US eyes new rules on power plants to curb emissions

The US plans to impose new pollution standards on power plants and oil refineries in 2012 as part o...

India says won`t accept legally-binding emissions cuts

Facing pressure to accept emissions cuts, India said it will not budge from its stand on the issue.

Use of SUVs in India criminal: Ramesh

Use of SUVs in countries like India is "criminal", Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Friday...

Car makers cut CO2 emissions in EU faster

Car makers are cutting their fleets` CO2 emissions faster than expected and are likely to reach EU t...

`EU to surpass Kyoto emissions target`

A fall in greenhouse gas emissions is set to surpass emissions cut targets set under Kyoto Protocol.

New heating system may cut GHG emissions

Experts have suggested that a new heating system where homes would be heated by district centres rat...

Bacteria `reducing carbon emissions`

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

Coriander, turmeric key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Curry spices such as coriander and turmeric could help cut down greenhouse gas emissions.

Greenhouse emissions up 58% in last 15 yrs

India`s greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) have increased by 58 per cent to 1.9 billion tonnes betwee...

Moving clocks forward could reduce CO2 emissions

A new study has revealed that keeping the clocks one hour ahead of time would save half a million to...

APEC agrees to promote nuclear power: Reports

Asia-Pacific ministers and officials agreed Saturday to promote renewable sources and nuclear power...

Nuclear power vital to cutting CO2 emissions: Report

Roughly a quarter of global electricity could be generated by nuclear power by 2050.

Not optimistic on emissions cuts: China

China, the world`s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, said on Thursday it was "not very optimistic...

US carbon emissions down record 7% in 2009

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

Developing nations want 2011 climate pact deadline

A group of developing countries, among the world`s fastest-growing carbon emitters, said on Sunday a...

Japanese indus groups against specifying emissions cut target

9 Japanese industry groups have expressed their opposition to specifying the nation`s greenhouse gas...

China says no emissions cap for now

China`s top climate change negotiator has said the world`s biggest carbon polluter has no intention ...

India, China causing rise in emissions

Noting that greenhouse gas emissions impose global risks, Obama Admin believes China & India are res...

Synthetic `gene` may trap carbon dioxide emissions

A synthetic `gene,` developed by scientists, could trap carbon dioxide emissions.

India submits proposed emission cuts to UN

India on Saturday submitted its proposed emission intensity cut targets by 20-25 per cent by 2020 ...

Cow Genome mapped; can help cut methane emissions

: Cows release a lot of greenhouse gas when they digest, but a new study has mapped the DNA from ...

Brazil`s Lula signs law cutting CO2 emissions

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday signed a law requiring that Brazil cut gre...

Brazil to cut 39 percent CO2 emissions

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed a law requiring that Brazil cut greenho...

Indonesia to reduce gas emissions by 25% until 2020

Indonesia is committed to reducing its gas emissions by 25 per cent in several phases until 2020, F...

Australia accused of wrongly presenting emissions report

Australia allegedly wrongly presented its carbon emissions report by ignoring a massive rise in poll...

The push for 350: Contradictions and carbon levels

As police cracked down on climate protesters, church bells tolled 350 times Sunday to impress on the...

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