Tagged : emissions
Cutting sulphur emissions from ships will ironically increase global warming
A new research has indicated that when the worlds shipping lines will radically cut sulphur emissions from ships, they will ironically increase global warming. In July this year, the worlds shipping lines will begin to apply pollution-cutting rules th.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 15:33 | Read More
A new research has indicated that when the worlds shipping lines will radically cut sulphur emissions from ships, they will ironically increase global warming. In July this year, the worlds shipping lines will begin to apply pollution-cutting rules th.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 15:33 | Read More
US greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.9 percent in 2008
Washington, March 9 (DPA) US greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.9 percent in 2008 amid a recession and record high petrol prices, according to a preliminary estimate Tuesday from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)........
Published : Tuesday 09 Mar 2010 22:17 | Read More
Washington, March 9 (DPA) US greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.9 percent in 2008 amid a recession and record high petrol prices, according to a preliminary estimate Tuesday from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)........
Published : Tuesday 09 Mar 2010 22:17 | Read More
Over a third of CO2 emissions outsourced to developing nations
Washington, March 9 - ANI: A new study by scientists at the Carnegie Institution, US, has found that over a third of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with consumption of goods and services in many developed countries are actually emitted outside .......
Published : Tuesday 09 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More
Washington, March 9 - ANI: A new study by scientists at the Carnegie Institution, US, has found that over a third of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with consumption of goods and services in many developed countries are actually emitted outside .......
Published : Tuesday 09 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More
Wal-Mart unveils huge greenhouse cuts
Wal-Mart, the world's biggest company, Thursday announced it will cut 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015........
Published : Friday 26 Feb 2010 9:04 | Read More
Wal-Mart, the world's biggest company, Thursday announced it will cut 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015........
Published : Friday 26 Feb 2010 9:04 | Read More
'India's per capita carbon emissions to rise threefold by 2030'
India's per capita emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) will increase from the present 1-1.2 tonnes to 3-3.5 tonnes of carbon per year by 2030, predicts the country's annual Economic Survey released Thursday........
Published : Thursday 25 Feb 2010 15:23 | Read More
India's per capita emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) will increase from the present 1-1.2 tonnes to 3-3.5 tonnes of carbon per year by 2030, predicts the country's annual Economic Survey released Thursday........
Published : Thursday 25 Feb 2010 15:23 | Read More
Do more to limit global warming, UN tells countries
Countries will have to be far more ambitious in cutting greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to effectively limit a rise in global temperature to 2 degrees Celsius, says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)........
Published : Wednesday 24 Feb 2010 16:29 | Read More
Countries will have to be far more ambitious in cutting greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to effectively limit a rise in global temperature to 2 degrees Celsius, says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)........
Published : Wednesday 24 Feb 2010 16:29 | Read More
UN says tougher targets needed to avert climate disaster
Bali Island (Indonesia), Feb 23 (DPA) Countries need to set tougher targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to avert a climate-change catastrophe, according to a new UN report released Tuesday........
Published : Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 13:51 | Read More
Bali Island (Indonesia), Feb 23 (DPA) Countries need to set tougher targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to avert a climate-change catastrophe, according to a new UN report released Tuesday........
Published : Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 13:51 | Read More
Green code unveiled for Commonwealth Games (Lead)
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday released the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Ecological Code that outlines ways to cut down on carbon emissions during the mega sporting event, laying stress on clean fuel, water conservation and waste management........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 16:57 | Read More
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday released the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Ecological Code that outlines ways to cut down on carbon emissions during the mega sporting event, laying stress on clean fuel, water conservation and waste management........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 16:57 | Read More
Dikshit unveils green code for Commonwealth Games
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday released the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Ecological Code that outlines targets set by organisers to cut down on carbon emissions during the mega sporting event........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 13:26 | Read More
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday released the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Ecological Code that outlines targets set by organisers to cut down on carbon emissions during the mega sporting event........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 13:26 | Read More
Give up iPods rather than chocolate this Lent, say UK church leaders
London, Feb 16 - ANI: Church leaders in the UK are calling for 'technology fast' this Lent, insisting people to give up iPods rather than chocolate to save the planet. Senior bishops are backing a call to cut carbon emissions during the 40 days .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Feb 2010 15:08 | Read More
London, Feb 16 - ANI: Church leaders in the UK are calling for 'technology fast' this Lent, insisting people to give up iPods rather than chocolate to save the planet. Senior bishops are backing a call to cut carbon emissions during the 40 days .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Feb 2010 15:08 | Read More
Costa Rica to help Himachal check carbon emissions
South American nation Costa Rica has expressed its willingness to enable Himachal Pradesh to emerge as a carbon-neutral state by reducing greenhouse emissions and earning carbon credits........
Published : Sunday 14 Feb 2010 12:25 | Read More
South American nation Costa Rica has expressed its willingness to enable Himachal Pradesh to emerge as a carbon-neutral state by reducing greenhouse emissions and earning carbon credits........
Published : Sunday 14 Feb 2010 12:25 | Read More
Policy makers should rethink renewable energy strategy, say scientists
Washington, Feb 12 - ANI: Scientists at Queens University in Canada have suggested that policy makers should examine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions implications for energy infrastructure as fossil fuel sources must be rapidly replaced by windmills, solar .......
Published : Friday 12 Feb 2010 16:34 | Read More
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Washington, Feb 12 - ANI: Scientists at Queens University in Canada have suggested that policy makers should examine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions implications for energy infrastructure as fossil fuel sources must be rapidly replaced by windmills, solar .......
Published : Friday 12 Feb 2010 16:34 | Read More