Science & Technology - Briefs

Cloud view clears up

Origin of aerosols dictates cloud shape

US bank uses carbon smokescreen

EXIM Bank nearly denied funds to Reliance’s coal-fired plant

BASIC distinct

Developing countries isolate Copenhagen Accord

Lost and damaged

Negotiations on loss and damage signal a weak deal

Clear the air

Study confirms pollution is linked to low rainfall

Air pollution linked to autism

Exposure to diesel particulates, heavy metals doubles the risk

How humans invite storm

Tornado and storm frequencies linked to human activities

2nd coalition of the willing: bad for climate and for us

Ignorance is low IQ, cancer

PCBs, dioxins write the fate of people living near a dumpsite

The US and us

Just for that tangy taste

Soft drinks have added phosphates which accelerate ageing  

Red alert on Indian spices

Spice Board challenges US food department’s claims over salmonella contamination

Arsenic just got dirtier

Exposure to arsenic also increases risk of hypertension

Honey trade just got stickier

US industry shows distrust in India, sets its own certificate to ensure source of honey

Science & Technology - Briefs

Who are you?

Human factor in swine flu

Whose view of climate equity?

Recycling carbon

Cabinet push to nuclear bill

Multinationals will make profits, government will bear liability

Copenhagen According to USA

Pesticides linked to neuro-disorder

Chemicals in food may trigger attention deficit hyperactivity   

World Bank axes coal-power funds

While India is unfazed by the decision, other developing countries may be hit hard

Environment Day special: ACmageddon