Traffic pollution could cause smaller babies
October 7th, 2011 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 7 (IANS) Traffic emissions may be bad for your lungs and overall health, but now a study says they could be instrumental in the birth of slightly smaller ... Read more...
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World needs $400 bn to cut transport emissions: Report
May 11th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 11 (IANS/WAM) The world needs to invest $400 billion annually in green technologies to curb carbon emissions from the transportation sector, says a report.The report, prepared by the ... Read more...
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Ramesh launches talks on market-based emissions scheme
March 24th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) To encourage self-regulation among polluting industries, a national technical consultation for air pollutants on a market-based emissions scheme was launched here Thursday by Environment and ... Read more...
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Environment group hails tax hike on diesel cars
March 23rd, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Wednesday hailed the Delhi governments' decision to increase tax on diesel vehicles by 25 percent saying that ... Read more...
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Telecom BTS to face penalty for non-certification: Pilot
December 20th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Telecom and infrastructure companies whose base transceiver stations (BTS) do not have environmental clearance by Nov 15 will face a penalty of Rs.5 lakhs once the government ... Read more...
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Emission pledges not enough to avoid worst consequences of global warming: UN report
November 24th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 24 (ANI): The pledges made last year by 80 countries to reduce green house gas emissions are falling short of what is required to avoid the worst consequences of global ... Read more...
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Hybrid and natural gas-fuelled cars greener than those running on gasoline
September 15th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 15 (ANI): Hybrid cars and those fuelled by natural gas contribute lesser to global warming than equivalent vehicles running on gasoline, thanks to their lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.Empa has ... Read more...
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Using algae to trap carbon dioxide, Orissa show how
September 6th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Richa Sharma
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The green slimy algae can play a major role in reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and cleaning industry-polluted air. The Orissa government is launching ... Read more...
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CO2 emission needs to be curbed to limit ocean acidification: Experts
August 21st, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Scientists have called for rapid curbing of carbon dioxide emission levels in order to limit ocean acidification as well as global warming.Dr Toby Tyrrell of the University of ... Read more...
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Climate was right so I left, says Shyam Saran
March 20th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Shyam Saran, who was the prime minister's special envoy on climate change, Saturday declined to speak on the controversial subject of his resignation, quipping that the "climate ... Read more...
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Governments ‘underestimating’ scale of CO2 emissions
February 22nd, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new research has concluded that policymakers in Europe and US are markedly underestimating the changes needed to mitigate carbon dioxide (CO2) emission required to prevent dangerous climate ... Read more...
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Cabinet likely to decide new price of ethanol this month
January 5th, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kharagpur (West Bengal), Jan 5 (IANS) The union cabinet is likely to fix the new price of ethanol, required for blending with petrol to cut down on emissions, later this month.
"The proposal ... Read more...
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Delhi airport proposes “noise” tax on old aircraft (Lead)
December 23rd, 2009 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
By Neelam Mathews
Frankfurt, Dec 23 (IANS) The consortium running the Indian capital's airport proposes a new tax on older aircraft by 2012, especially on those landing late evenings and early mornings, to ... Read more...
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Delhi airport proposes “noise” tax on old aircraft
December 23rd, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Frankfurt, Dec 23 (IANS) The consortium running the Indian capital's airport proposes a new tax on older aircraft by 2012, especially on those landing late evenings and early mornings, to curb noise ... Read more...
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‘India does not require international aid for climate change’
December 22nd, 2009 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India "does not require" international aid to fight climate change and is capable of standing "on our feet", Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Tuesday in the ... Read more...
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BAMs, SIDS and QUELROs - do you speak climate?
December 16th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Ben Nimmo
Brussels, Dec 16 (DPA) One of the lesser known aspects of the world debate on climate change is the swarm of acronyms and abbreviations it has spawned. ... Read more...
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Take states into confidence on climate change stance: Modi
December 11th, 2009 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Dec 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to seek the states' views before announcing any unilateral commitment on a cut in carbon emissions ... Read more...
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Indian companies vow to cut carbon emissions
December 3rd, 2009 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A majority of India's top corporations are aware of the risks associated with climate change and are determined to cut their carbon emissions, according to an industry ... Read more...
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Government urged to promote small scale solar projects
October 6th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The government should encourage small scale solar energy projects in rural areas along with the big ticket projects if it wants to meet the ambitious target of ... Read more...
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India declines to take absolute emission reduction targets
September 25th, 2009 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorPittsburgh, Sept 25 (ANI): Amid mounting pressure from the developed countries to take emission reduction target before December's Copenhagen climate change meet, India has stated that while its emission ... Read more...
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Denmark back Indian stance on climate
September 11th, 2009 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, whose country is a pioneer in promoting green technologies, Friday virtually endorsed India's stand on climate change but hoped that all ... Read more...
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EU citizens to pay 15-bn-euro climate change bill
September 10th, 2009 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 10 (DPA) European taxpayers should be prepared to pay up to 15 billion euros ($21.9 billion) per year to help poorer nations confront climate change, officials in Brussels said Thursday.
The ... Read more...
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India will not take on emission reduction targets: Ramesh
June 30th, 2009 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India will not sign any treaty that legally binds it to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh reiterated here ... Read more...
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Talks on climate deal remain bogged down
June 9th, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Joydeep Gupta
Bonn, June 9 (IANS) Officials from 182 countries Tuesday started their second reading of a draft global agreement to combat climate change, while delegates admitted in private and NGOs charged ... Read more...
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EU deadlocked over funding climate change fight
June 4th, 2009 - 5:19 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 4 (DPA) The European Union (EU) Wednesday hit a deadlock over the question of how to fund the fight against climate change in the developing world, EU diplomats said.
The bloc ... Read more...
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US House panel rejects greenhouse gas emission parity with India, China
May 20th, 2009 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 20 (IANS) A US House panel debating climate change legislation has rejected by a 36-23 party-line vote a Republican attempt to delay a cap on US greenhouse ... Read more...
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Soon, solar-powered mobile phone
April 22nd, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr22 (ANI): A Japanese firm is launching a solar-powered waterproof mobile phone that can be entirely operated by exposure to sunlight.The new phone is a sunlight-powered device, which will be sold ... Read more...
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‘Long distance flights with stopovers more eco-efficient’
February 23rd, 2009 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Long distance flights with stopovers are more efficient, an expert in the field says, pointing out that a Delhi-New York flight with a stopover in Europe can ... Read more...
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India keen to address water resource challenge: Soz
January 12th, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Union Water Resources Minister Professor Saifuddin Soz today said the India is making serious efforts to address numerous challenges in water resources sector with due emphasis ... Read more...
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Rising CO2 levels may reduce coral reefs ability to fight climate change
October 29th, 2008 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): A major new investigation by Australian scientists has revealed that rising carbon dioxide levels in the worlds oceans could deliver a disastrous blow to the ability of ... Read more...
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Wash dirty linen yourself, fight global warming
September 8th, 2008 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 8 (IANS) Washing dirty linen yourself rather than relying on a machine could help cut down greenhouse gas emission levels, according to a Queensland University of Technology researcher.For example, washing ... Read more...
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Indian Inc not ready for climate change initiatives
July 23rd, 2008 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Despite wide awareness about climate change, Indian corporates are not ready to tackle this issue, says a study by global consultancy KPMG released Wednesday. An overwhelming 83 ... Read more...
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Air pollution degrading major ecosystems
July 22nd, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Air pollution, known for its damaging impact on health, is also fast degrading major ecosystems, according to a report. The deleterious effects are visible in forests, streams and ... Read more...
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G8 summit ends, tough decisions for UN (Roundup)
July 9th, 2008 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
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Toyako (Japan), July 9 (DPA) A three-day Group of Eight (G8) summit in Japan came to a close Wednesday, with its leaders passing on tough decisions on climate change, Africa and Zimbabwe ... Read more...
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Soaring airfares, warming prompt global videoconferencing
May 26th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by admin
London, May 26 (IANS) Soaring airfares and concerns about emission levels are prompting companies worldwide to replace physical trips of their executives with high-end videoconferencing. Telecom firm Vodafone, for example, saved over ... Read more...
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