Levels of methane emission in India remained stable between 2010 and 2015: study
However, the study also revealed surge in methane emissions in June-September and February–March
Intensity, extent and duration of severe heat waves to increase dramatically: study
The entire stretch from Uttar Pradesh in the north to the southern peninsular tip is likely to be badly affected by increased heat wave frequency
Business-as-usual approach to curbing CO2 emission could kill vital corals by 2100
Greater carbon concentrations in oceans lead to algae producing more potent chemicals that kill corals more rapidly
For China, climate change is no hoax – it's a business and political opportunity
Chinese leaders believe cutting carbon emissions will generate economic and political payoffs at home and abroad
Study says large animals important for carbon storage in tropical forests
Global decline in the population of several wild animal species is among the most widespread drivers of Earth’s biodiversity crisis
Veggie is the most low-carbon diet, right? Well, it depends where you live
As 90% of our energy intake comes directly from the soil, agricultural practices obviously have a big effect on soil health
The Godot of climate change
In Samuel Beckett’s play, Godot never arrived till the end, leaving two characters anticipating his arrival. Will the Godot of climate …
Developing countries need carbon space, says Javadekar
Environment minister hopes that the new climate deal will be fair and just to underdeveloped and developing countries
International health agency warns of deaths due to climate change
In 2012, 7 million people died from air pollution-related diseases, making it the world’s largest single environmental health risk
As deadly as thermal power
Newly flooded reservoirs, which store water for hydroelectric plants, sometimes generate large amounts of greenhouse gases, comparable to those …
Substituting natural gas for diesel
Buses in the northern and western parts of the country may soon run on a mixture of diesel and natural gas
Sooty symptoms
The role of marine life in mitigating global warming takes a knocking as new findings link carbon on the ocean floor to forest fires
Making a comeback
To reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere, various countries turn to windmills for a cheap and easy source of energy
A meaningful TREATY?
The Kyoto Protocol to the Climate Change Convention is the first step towards defining the emissions reduction targets of industralised countries.…
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Latest IPCC report reeks of northern agenda
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group Report III suggests historical emissions are a thing of the past; it endorses carbon …
Race to kill kyoto protocol
As Copenhagen nears, Obamas America sees new hope Yes, we can...dump climate multilateralism. In Bangkok, most developed countries joined the …
Amazon rainforest is drying out. How much more abuse can it take?
Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s biggest carbon sinks. Preserving its trees is crucial to meeting international targets that limit …
Filthy India? Have you looked at your own country, President Trump
India’s historical emissions have been far lower and the gap between India and the US widens by a large factor when considering per capita …
California to cut down emissions of methane, HFCs and black carbon
Reduction in the emissions of short lived climate pollutants can facilitate the post-2015 development agenda
‘We have no time for emission offsets’
For 10 years Jutta Kill has monitored and critiqued EU’s climate policy and carbon trading with a focus on forests and the rights of forest …
How much is a whale worth?
One whale is worth thousands of trees — and about two million dollars. It stores about 33 tonnes of carbon dioxide
Afforestation: How we planted 8,000 trees — and almost killed ourselves
For decades, humans have prioritised development over environment — and the consequences have been devastating
Vehicle inspection programme needs an overhaul
The government needs to prioritise monitoring on-road emissions of new generation vehicles
Why world cannot afford a 2°C rise
The climate change goal must be fixed at 1.5°C so that we get a chance to avert the worst impacts