Lower increases in global temps could lead to greater impacts than previously thought
February 24th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study has determined that lower increases in global temperatures could lead to greater impacts than previously thought.The study was undertaken by scientists updating some of ... Read more...
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US maps potential death traps in natural disasters
December 17th, 2008 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) The US has mapped potential death traps in natural disasters like floods, earthquakes or extreme weather, with a countywise break-up.Susan Cutter and Kevin Borden, from the University of ... Read more...
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White House buries climate change deaths report
July 16th, 2008 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): The White House has reportedly buried a report prepared by scientists which detailed a rising death toll from heat waves, fires, disease and smog.
Environmental advocates have accused ... Read more...
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2008 may be most disastrous year ever in regards to global natural disasters
July 15th, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 15 (ANI): Natural disasters on a global scale are becoming more frequent, thanks to an onslaught of weather-related crises in the first half of this year, which might make ... Read more...
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Winter months bring more heart failures
June 26th, 2008 - 7:41 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, June 26 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Queensland have confirmed an association between winter months and an increase in heart failure.Working with a team of researchers from the Departments ... Read more...
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Global CO2 emissions continue to accelerate in 21st century (Re-Issue)
April 13th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 13 (ANI): If estimates are to be believed, carbon dioxide emissions are continuing to accelerate rapidly in the 21st century.According to a report in ENN (Environmental News Network), the ... Read more...
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Global CO2 emissions are accelerating rapidly in 21st century
April 12th, 2008 - 2:45 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 12 (ANI): If estimates are to be believed, carbon dioxide emissions are continuing to accelerate rapidly in the 21st century.According to a report in ENN (Environmental News Network), the ... Read more...
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Climate change can bring malaria to Britain: report
April 3rd, 2008 - 11:39 am ICT by admin
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, April 3 (IANS) Frequent floods, heat waves and other extreme weather conditions could have huge health impacts for Britain, including the spread of virtually unknown infections like malaria, ... Read more...
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Tony Blair asks India to take lead role in defusing climate change crisis
March 21st, 2008 - 11:24 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged India to exercise leadership in the global concerns on climate change."I think India got to play a role ... Read more...
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Climate change could cripple world’s transport systems
March 13th, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin
New York, March 13 (IANS) Climate change will practically cripple the world's transportation systems by flooding roads, railroads, transit systems and airport runways in coastal areas, according to a new report. "Rising ... Read more...
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Cold spell not due to climate change, says expert
February 16th, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by admin
By K. Jayaraman
Bangalore, Feb 16 (IANS) Freezing temperatures in Delhi, record snowfall in Kashmir and the biting cold in Mumbai over the last few days is not a result of climate change ... Read more...
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Centre to invest 9.2 billion rupees for Indian Met Departments modernisation
December 13th, 2007 - 6:41 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for implementation of the modernization of observation and forecast facilities of India Meteorological Department (IMD) to ... Read more...
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Emissions must be reduced by 2050 to check global warming
December 7th, 2007 - 1:05 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that emissions must be reduced by at least 50 per cent by 2050 to check global warming.
They have also warned that the world might have ... Read more...
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