World has already breached carbon emission threshold
Even as nations commit to reduce carbon emissions, global carbon dioxide levels have gone past the safe limit of 350 parts per million and …
A plateau? Global CO2 emissions rose less than initially feared in 2022, says IEA
Clean energy growth offset much of the impact of greater coal and oil use, according to the IEA analysis
‘The Earth is revealing the carbon cycle to modern science’
Balz S Kamber speaks to Down To Earth about the effect of anthropogenic emissions on the global carbon cycle
LNG, but not for rich world
Industrial countries need deep decarbonisation; they can’t re-invest in fossil fuels and call it clean & green
Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act: Report
CO2 emissions from oil refineries were 1.3 Gt in 2018 and could reach up to 16.5 Gt from 2020 to 2030, if low carbon measures are not adopted
Why e-rickshaws have emerged a winner in transition to electric mobility race
E-rickshaws have proliferated because most of them remain unregistered; there is a need to regulate their operations
Why Shell being asked to cut emissions is a big move on Big Oil
Fossil fuel companies are notorious for greenwashing their intentions and this legal challenge can set a precedent for other courts
Last year saw the biggest drop in CO2 emissions; here’s why that’s not enough
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to grow 4.8% as the economy rebounds after COVID-19 pandemic: Global Energy Review 2021
Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Current climate pledges will raise temperatures by 2.1 degrees above pre-industrial levels and more action is needed in the energy sector, says …
Rising CO2 emissions may affect labour productivity in developing countries: Study
Agriculture, mining and quarrying, manufacturing and construction — sectors which account for 73 per cent of output in poor countries' are …
Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
The Indian Railways transports 24 million passengers every day across the subcontinent on 13,000 trains covering approximately 67,956 km; it’…
Rapid thaw of permafrost can release large volumes of greenhouse gases
Scientists have warned that vast swaths of permafrost across the Arctic may thaw much before the current projections, releasing vast amounts of …
Highest carbon concentration in atmosphere in 3 million years: WMO
The new WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin says CO2 concentration in atmosphere has breached all recent records
Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
If rising carbon dioxide levels are not controlled, the global goal to end hunger and achieve food security will be severely affected, according …
UK can reduce 37% of its CO2 emissions by restoring ecosystems: Report
The country’s landscapes can store carbon and absorb a third of the emissions, the report says
India should receive $57 trillion in compensation from Global North for climate damages
As India has sacrificed 75 per cent of its fair share to balance the excess emissions of over-emitting countries, the country is entitled to …
Ancient Venus was potentially habitable for three billion years: Study
The planet had stable temperatures — between a maximum of about 50°C and a minimum of about 20°C — and water worth a shallow ocean
Sea ice helped control atmospheric carbon around 14,500 yrs ago: Study
Seasonal growth and destruction of sea ice enhanced the amount of marine life, which drew carbon from atmosphere, researchers found
Gene that can boost photosynthesis identified in cyanobacteria
The gene, called activase-like cyanobacterial protein, will improve rubisco enzyme that is key to the food making process and increase …
Groundwater exploitation linked to rise in India's carbon emissions: study
Billions of liters of groundwater pumped out contributes to carbon emissions in 2 ways - emissions released due to pumps and carbon dioxide …
A comprehensive GHG inventory for India is within reach
It will not necessarily require new resources, but better co-ordination and commitment of existing resources
Decoding carbon markets: Role of intermediaries in the web of transactions
Rising interest in carbon markets has increased the number of intermediaries and stakeholders involved
Here’s how much carbon budget is estimated to be exhausted by 2030
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
How smartphones are killing the planet
The energy used to build a single smartphone is equal to the energy required to operate it for about a decade
We can't stabilise the climate without carbon offsets — so how do we make them work?
Governments should be transparent about the problems of offsetting and move to fix them quickly