Now, map to show temperature rise caused by CO2
Researchers from Canada, in a new study, have marked on a map the temperature rise caused by carbon dioxide emissions.
Jan 22, 2016, 00:22 AM IST
Technique that enhances oil recovery, sequesters CO2
A research team from the US has found a technique that not only increases oil recovery from wells but also sequesters more carbon dioxide in the process.
Dec 19, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
Climate pledges: Who promised what?
Some 185 countries submitted pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of UN climate talks aiming to close on Friday with a historic climate deal.
Dec 11, 2015, 10:18 AM IST
Emissions from fossil fuels to drop in 2015
Worldwide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decline by 0.6 percent in 2015, even as India has figured among the top four emitters who jointly account for almost 60 percent of global emissions, a report said.
Dec 08, 2015, 18:06 PM IST
Pioneering Science Fest to unveil carbon-curbing models
India ranks fourth in the global list of carbon dioxide-emitting countries, according to a 2014 table released by the European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.
Dec 04, 2015, 18:00 PM IST
New technology for environment-friendly cars
A “clever” new technology from researchers at Hiroshima University can help engineers develop safe, lightweight and environment-friendly cars that emit less carbon dioxide.
Dec 02, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
Plankton bloom reflects increased CO2
A new research has found that increased carbon dioxide enhances plankton growth as opposite of what was expected.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
CO2 impact on global warming underestimated: Study
The study examined nahcolite crystals found in Green River Formation in Colorado, US. The crystals were formed 50 million years ago during a hothouse climate.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Fast-moving rivers release more carbon dioxide like humans: Study
Scientists have discovered a surprising similarity between rivers and humans: both release more carbon dioxide when they work hard.
Nov 16, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
Climate change to destroy sharks' hunting ability
Warmer waters and ocean acidification will have major detrimental effects on sharks' ability to meet their energy demands, says a new study.
Nov 14, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
NASA steps up efforts to better understand carbon, changing climate
So far, half of all all carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and other sources are getting absorbed by the land plants and ocean.
Nov 13, 2015, 09:40 AM IST
Greenhouse gas concentrations hit record high
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record high in 2014, according to a new report released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Monday.
Nov 09, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
Climate change moving world into 'unchartered territory': UN
Concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new high in 2014, the UN said today, warning the resulting climate change was moving the world into "unchartered territory".
Nov 09, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Deep-sea bacteria could neutralise greenhouse gas
Carbon dioxide, a major contributor to the buildup of atmospheric greenhouse gases, can be captured and neutralised in a process known as sequestration.
Oct 23, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
2015 on track to become the hottest year ever recorded!
According to a report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , September 2015 was the hottest September, by a large margin, since records first began in 1880.
Oct 23, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Auto CO2 emissions 40% higher than claimed: Report
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars registered in Europe in 2014 were 40 per cent higher on average than their manufacturers claimed, said a report prompting calls Wednesday for an investigation.
Oct 01, 2015, 08:40 AM IST
Made in China goods bad for environment: Study
Products made in China may cost you less but they are associated with significantly higher carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than the same products made elsewhere, claims new research.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:48 PM IST
Tiny motors can tackle rising carbon dioxide levels
Nanoengineers, including one of Indian-origin, have designed tiny machines - smaller than the width of a human hair - that rapidly zoom around in water, remove carbon dioxide and convert it into a usable solid form.
Sep 23, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
Antarctic Ocean increases absorption of CO2
Defying earlier fears, the Antarctic Ocean has been absorbing increasing amounts of carbon dioxide over the past decade, researchers reported Thursday.
Sep 11, 2015, 09:27 AM IST
