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Indias emissions look set to continue their strong growth by an average of 6.3 per cent in 2018. (Photo: PTI)

India 4th highest emitter of carbon dioxide, says study

Top emitters in 2017, which covered 58 pc of global emissions, were China, US, European Union and India.

7 Dec 2018 8:31 AM GMT

The mystery has gripped the internet as speculation mounts about the potential for a discovery of alien life on the red dwarf star known as Ross 128 -- despite the best attempts of astronomers to put such rumors to rest. (Photo: AFP)

Atmospheric seasons could signal alien life

It's a tricky business, since biosignatures based on single measurements of atmospheric gases could be misleading.

10 May 2018 3:11 PM GMT

The 2017 estimate comes to on average of 2.57 million pounds (1.16 million kilograms) of carbon dioxide spewing into the air every second. (Photo: AP)

Tourism accounts for nearly a tenth of global CO2 emissions

Multi-trillion dollar industry's carbon footprint is expanding rapidly, driven by demand for energy-intensive air...

8 May 2018 4:49 AM GMT

The research points to the need to set explicit CO2 concentration goals to limit the adverse effects of high-impact weather extremes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rising carbon dioxide may increase dangerous weather extremes, says...

Study demonstrates higher atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations directly increase temperature and rainfall...

13 Jun 2018 4:28 PM GMT

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Researchers say carbon dioxide could help reduce belly fat

If carboxytherapy can provide prolonged benefits, it offers patients yet another noninvasive option for fat reduction.

10 Jun 2018 9:39 AM GMT

Obese people who get bariatric surgery are less likely to require medication to control diabetes symptoms after. (Photo: Pixabay)

Carbon dioxide can reduce belly fat

Carboxytherapy has been performed with a few clinical studies, suggesting it may provide a lasting improvement in...

9 Jun 2018 1:12 PM GMT

Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa (right) and senior ED R.S. Kalsi pose with new Swift after its launch at the Auto Expo 2018 in Greater Noida. (Photo: PTI)

Maruti 'investing' in new technologies to bring down CO2 emissions

The company currently has over 50 per cent market share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment.

5 Jun 2018 11:35 AM GMT

Crops. (Photo: Pexels)

Global warming reduces protein in key crops: study

This is causing populations at risk of growth stunting and early death. Find out more.

2 Aug 2017 8:22 AM GMT

Scientists dealt a blow Monday to the quest for organisms inhabiting worlds besides Earth, saying our planet was unusual in its ability to host liquid water -- the key ingredient for life. (Photo: AFP)

Other planets may never be as hospitable as Earth: study

It was thought likely that distant worlds orbiting stars similar to our Sun would go through water-rich phases.

1 Aug 2017 2:43 AM GMT

The most natural way to extract carbon from the air is to plant forests that absorb the gas as they grow. (representational image)

Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet

Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon.

27 July 2017 3:01 AM GMT

Apparently seaweed has been fed to cattle since farming began as cows would graze on the ones washed up on beaches.

Cow farts cause global warming

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed does aid in digestion as other seaweeds do but has an additional gas-reducing...

19 Dec 2016 6:41 PM GMT