State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Climate Change
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Gaseous menace
Scientists and researchers try to figure out ways to curb rising carbon dioxide levels
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Pollution control on the move
The van, one of three that was donated by Maruti Udyog Ltd, is run by Welcomenviron, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Welcomgroup, and co-sponsored by Tulika Public Service. This is perhaps the only
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Jabelpur known for fossilized deposits of dinosuars
Jabalpur has unique significance in haing fossilized deposits of dinosaurs in the Simla Hills, close to the Gun Carriage Factory, William Sleeman who was posted at Jabalpur in various capacities,
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Clinton seeks energy revolution during 21st century
President Clinton-calling global warming the most critical environmental challenge of the 21st century-is backing a broad set of initiatives to increase energy efficiency, accelerate the adoption of
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US cities could help meet 10% of Kyoto targets
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction programmes run by US cities could contribute 10% of the reductions needed for the US to meet its Kyoto Protocol targets. US urban planners believe that
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Carbon levels 'threaten coral'
Researchers in the US suspect rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere could reduce coral growth by almost half. The researchers from Columbia University, are investigating the impact of
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Hawaii-Upper ocean could yield greenhouse gas clue
University of Hawaii scientists this summer will investigate what they say is the weidest spot in the ocean and try to figure out how it contributes to greenhouse gases. They plan to follow a plume
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Global warming entices butterflies to arrive early
Global warming is accelerating the arrival of many common butterflies in Britain. Scientists studying 35 of the estimated 60 species of British butterfly claim that some, such as the red admiral, can
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Government greenhouse plan on hold
A federal cabinet split has delayed a decision to give the Commonwealth power to veto projects that emit high levels of greenhouse gases. Australian environment Minister Senator Robert Hill released
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Global Warming
Developed countries contribute more to global warming because of their automobiles, air-conditining and other high-tech amenities which produce carbon dioxide and methane, a top Filipino scientist