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 ISTNew 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 ISTDNA: 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 ISTEarth 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 ISTGreenhouse 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 ISTClimate 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 ISTUS 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 ISTTalks 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 ISTDeep-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 ISTCiting 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 ISTCities 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 ISTGreen 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