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The tribunal said there cannot be any worst source of air pollution than burning of carbon and plastic. (Photo: PTI)

Coal India among top 250 firms emitting third of CO2: study

Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, almost 200 nations promised to curb emissions to limit more heat waves.

31 Oct 2017 4:11 PM IST

The research found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Opening the door to a good night's sleep

Just opening windows and doors before hitting the sack can help you get a good night's sleep, according to a recent...

23 Nov 2017 9:57 AM IST

It is hoped the new catalyst will help make the technology more widely available across industry. (Photo: Pixabay)

New catalyst developed to recycle carbon dioxide and methane

It is hoped the new catalyst will help make the technology more widely available across industry.

19 Nov 2017 8:20 AM IST

Planet Nine does exist, and may be 10 times the mass of the Earth and 20 times away from the Sun than Neptune, NASA scientists say

Study finds climate change going from bad to worse

According to experts Earth's average surface temperature last year was a record 1.1 degree Celsius above preindustrial...

18 Nov 2017 7:55 AM IST

Trump, who doubts that climate change is primarily caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions, said in June that he would instead focus on promoting jobs in the US fossil fuel industry. (Photo: Representational/File)

Strong climate policies in India, China point toward less severe...

It is clear who the leaders are here: in the face of US inaction, China and India are stepping up,' a researcher said.

15 Nov 2017 7:42 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals how fat exits the body when you lose weight

The answer is fascinating.

11 Sept 2017 5:15 PM IST

Tropical forests have evolved in generally stable climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Climate change linked to more flowery forests: study

Tropical forests have evolved in generally stable climates.

20 Jan 2018 4:40 PM IST

This is despite the fact that microwaves spend more than 90 percent of their lifetime being idle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Microwaves 'alone' emit as much carbon dioxide as 7 mn cars: Study

This is despite the fact that microwaves spend more than 90 percent of their lifetime being idle.

18 Jan 2018 12:01 PM IST

China plans more Forest Cities which will have rooftop gardens.

Green cities to mitigate heat

Agriculture outside the city increases the Urban Heat Island effect due to increased moisture supplied by irrigation.

9 April 2018 2:25 AM IST

The device is essentially a large, specialised battery that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air (or another gas stream) passing over its electrodes as it is being charged up.

Research develops new way to remove carbon dioxide from air

The technique is described in a new paper in the journal Energy and Environmental Science by MIT postdoc Sahag Voskian.

29 Oct 2019 10:53 AM IST

Mercedes gets big electric van order from Amazon. (AP Photo)

Mercedes-Benz joins 'The Climate Pledge', to deliver 1,800 electric...

Mercedes said it would also join a climate initiative established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

28 Aug 2020 4:22 PM IST

Rice is not just a major source of calories, but also proteins and vitamins for many people in developing countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rice becomes less nutritious as CO2 levels rise: Study

Local wildlife has sometimes added an additional challenge to the research.

26 May 2018 5:26 PM IST