Greenhouse gases

Less polluted nations most vulnerable to climate change

The majority of the most vulnerable countries are African and small island nations like Maldives, Mauritius, Fiji and Antigua and Barbuda.

Feb 06, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

'India to cut greenhouse gas emission up to 35% by 2030'

India has submitted its INDCs which envisages reduction of carbon intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.

Dec 02, 2015, 22:17 PM IST

New camera can measure greenhouse gases

The new camera can be used to measure emissions from many environments including sewage sludge deposits, combustion processes, animal husbandry and lakes.

Dec 01, 2015, 18:59 PM IST

DNA: World leaders call for action at Paris Summit 2015

More than 140 world leaders are gathering in the French capital to kick-start two weeks of talks that aim to reach the first truly global deal to cut greenhouse gases.

Nov 30, 2015, 23:31 PM IST

Earth in 'uncharted territory' on global warming

Earth has heated up by one degree Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit), Britain's weather office said today, as greenhouse gases hit record levels just weeks before a crucial climate summit in Paris.

Nov 10, 2015, 03:08 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

US consumption level unsustainable: CSE

CSE said if the US did not make serious changes to its "conspicuous consumption", climate change mitigation efforts would not be as successful as the US needed to lead the way.

Nov 06, 2015, 21:52 PM IST

Talks on climate deal heat up over bill for global warming

The trillion-dollar question of who should pay for global warming is coming to a head in talks on an international climate pact, as developing countries worry they won't get enough money to tackle the problem.

Oct 24, 2015, 09:44 AM 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

Citing talks with India, China, US announces new greenhouse gas commitments

The US has been working to negotiate an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs globally.

Oct 16, 2015, 16:29 PM IST

Cities sign climate pledge in boost to global deal

Leading cities and regions on Thursday promised ambitious cuts to emissions blamed for climate change, hoping to boost efforts for a global deal.

Sep 25, 2015, 07:22 AM IST

Green managers stuff funds with Apple after environmental reforms

Apple is also the top holding of the $2.9 billion Calvert Equity Portfolio and the $118 million Green Century Balanced Fund.

Jun 17, 2014, 17:09 PM IST