India won't accept legally binding emission cuts: Jairam Ramesh

Holistically speaking, there should not be any politics on environmental issues. But the reality is every country, whether from east or west, trying to gain on carbon currency front. Who will win or loss is very tough to decide, in short term one can say that they won by...

G8 Carbon Pledge Disappoints World Environmentalists

The G8 carbon pledge has dissappointed world environmentalists, as the G8 delegates said they supported reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, but they did not set any short term targets for any...

Cap And Trade Bill 2009 HR 2454 Passed, So What Does That Mean?

The Cap and Trade Bill 2009 was passed in the U.S Senate on Friday, but what does that mean for the average American family? This 'green energy revolution climate bill' has already created a lot of debate from both...

China to Back North Korea Sanctions

China is believed to be on board with U.S.'s attempt to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear-bomb test and missile launches."“I believe China is on board, together with the major countries of...

UK to Use Seaweed as Low Emission Fuel

    A new project is underway in Britain that will use seaweed and other marine plant algae as a source for low emission fuel for automobiles. The Marine Scientists from Scotland are using these...

After Y2k, its E2k now

Barely a day goes by without a headline about the impact of CO2 emissions or greenhouse gases on the environment: melting glaciers, vanishing coral reefs, floods and freak weather. Isn’t it! I, therefore, have...

Carbon Emissions by rich nations up by 10% in 16 yrs

Despite all the promises Developed nations have not been able to cut down their carbon emission. In fact green house gas emission of the developed countires have increased leading the world to tipping point. This...

EPA Moves to Ease Air Rules for Parks

"The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing new air-quality rules that would make it easier to build coal-fired power plants, oil refineries and other major polluters near national parks and wilderness areas, even though half of the EPA's 10 regional administrators...

UN to go green by cutting on AC

Fighting global warming should start at the top and to set an example the United nations have decided to remove Air-conditioners from the headquarters office in NY. UN is exhorting its staff and...

When Will Greenland Ice be Gone Forever?

Greenland was named “green” land by the early Scandinavian settlers because the massive island was indeed green ubiquitously covered with grassy meadows before a period of global cooling ensued, turning...

China calls for help on climate change

China called for help today from developed countries to tackle climate change. The government stated that climate change is top on their list of priorities, but that it needs some help to achieve any goals."Hu...

How To Use Water As Fuel And Cut Down On Gas Consumption

"Hydrogen fuel cells (HFCs) produce energy by oxidizing hydrogen into water, giving water vapour as the only exhaust gas. Extra energy is needed to obtain the hydrogen in the first place, but even if this comes from natural gas the overall result is a major reduction in...

NHK WORLD English

"Regarding Japan's measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that will be announced before the G8 summit, Fukuda said the measure includes not only a long-term reduction target but also a mid-term target with a...

Video: Volcanologists Keep A Weary Eye on Mt Etna

"A second eruption occurred on the evening of 13 May from a fissure that opened NE of the SE crater, about 800m long. Catania airport had to be closed because of ash emission from Etna. Apart from the emission...

Aston Martin: Emission Clouds Looming

" Aston Martin: Emission Clouds Looming By The Anglo American | May 7, 2008 Aston Martin CEO Overlooks Full Environmental Impact    "it is not that Aston owners hardly use their cars, but...

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