In 2019, the illegal wildlife trade reached staggering levels. Pangolin scales and ivory were being trafficked in massive quantities from Africa to Asia, exposing a network of crime syndicates operating at an industrial scale. The sheer volume of these shipments marked a disturbing milestone, one that revealed the global reach …
The Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) has urged the policy makers and development activists in Northeastern states to use bamboo for low carbon economy which would help contain the global warming. A CBTC release issued here today on the occasion of the World Environment Day said as part of …
Vehicle population in India rose from 2 crore in 1991 to about 10 crore in 2007 and by 2016, the number is expected to rise by whopping 4 times. Presently, the contribution of automotive sector to country's GDP growth is 5%, while by 2016, it is envisaged to be 10%. …
World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June, & this commemoration acts as a principal vehicle through which' 1 the environmental ^protection agencies create awareness about environment and enhances public attention and action. The World Environment Day's slogan for the year 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a …
To Use Technological Expertise Of India London: British Telecom (BT), the company that advertises itself with the snappy tagline "It's good to talk', has put its money and mindspace where its mouth is with a bold new pledge to cut its carbon emissions by 80% around the world by 2020. …
Inspite of rising fuel prices and air fares, the increasing number of short haul passenger trips has contributed immensely to the increase in per capita carbon emission
BT announced on Tuesday that it will cut its carbon emissions intensity by 80% across the globe by 2020, setting one of the most aggressive corporate carbon reduction targets world wide. The company also - published a new model for measuring and tracking carbon emissions-backed by the Carbon Disclosure Project. …
The United States is blocking efforts to get next month's Group of Eight summit to agree targets for cutting carbon emissions over the next 20 years, according to a draft of the declaration seen by Reuters. The draft, dated May 5, shows that Washington wants to make the Major Emitters …
The brokering of deals between international carbon trading brokers and Indian government bodies to reduce energy consumption and earn carbon credits has gained momentum in recent weeks. Not many people noticed the surprise, albeit non-political, move sprung by Mayawati's Uttar Pradesh government late last month through its electricity body, Uttar …
This volume is the result of a trade and climate change seminar held in Copenhagen in June 2008. Following the structure of that seminar, it explores six themes that link trade and investment to climate change, for each asking where trade policy might be of service to climate change objectives. …
Dean C. K. Cox for The International Herald Tribune The Dutch ship Schieborg, employed by Stora Enso, uses the shore-side electrical plug at the Port of Gothenburg. GOTHENBURG, Sweden
The Australian mining giant, Rio Tinto, has warned that the government must road-test carbon emissions trading before introducing it, or face economic risk. In its submission to the government's climate change review committee, the mining company said that the country needs more time to prepare for emissions trading. The government …
In the face of skyrocketing petrol prices, the New Zealand government has said that it would delay the introduction of a new petrol rates under the emissions trading scheme (ets) for two years. The proposed hike in petrol prices was part of a government plan to cap greenhouse gases emitted …
Major industrialised countries are expected to create a multibillion-dollar fund later this year to help developing countries cut greenhouse gas emissions, World Bank President Robert Zoellick was quoted as saying. In an interview with Japan's Asahi newspaper published on Thursday, Zoellick said the fund would likely be finalised at the …
With just over a month to go until Australia's mandatory carbon emissions reporting scheme comes into force, heads of business remain confused about its requirements. From July 1, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act 2007 requires business to begin collecting mandatory information about their output of greenhouse gas …
Jai Balaji Industries Ltd today said it became the first company in the steel sector from West Bengal to get registered with UNFCCC, which is necessary to enable carbon credit benefits. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change registration is an international environment treaty, which was formed with the …
"Fred and Wilma Flintstone" were arrested as they approached the European Parliament on Monday to protest about the influence of the auto industry on proposals to curb carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Six Greenpeace activists dressed as cavemen and travelling in a Flintstones-style vehicle were detained along with three others …
We have heard all about Al Gore's inconvenient truths on climate change. Now comes an extremely convenient truth from his German counterpart. Social Democrat MP Hermann Scheer, who has been dubbed more revolutionary than Greenpeace, says the great unspoken truth is how painless it will be to convert the world …
The European Union may entice developing nations including China into a global climate agreement by setting "no-lose'' greenhouse-gas targets, which offer incentives to cut emissions and no penalty for failure. Targets may be unveiled for industries such as power generation and steel, providing developing nations with carbon credits they could …
While most companies are watching soaring oil prices with an eye on rising costs some renewable energy executives are licking their lips at the prospect of "spectacular" growth. Oil sped above $135 to a new record for a third straight day on Thursday. That and new forecasts of a higher …
