Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA

Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 Mt came from the top 10 emitter countries

5% rise in India’s GHG emissions since 2016, driven by energy & industrial sectors

Around 75% of overall greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 came from energy sector, while the industrial sector contributed to 8%

Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible

Bacterial strain Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C consumes methane, which is responsible for 30% global warming

How much do industrial aerosols contribute to global cooling? New study offers clues

A higher abundance of sulphate aerosols in the preindustrial atmosphere means anthropogenic sulphate has a relatively small cooling effect

Only 5% of India’s coal-based thermal power capacity meets SO2 emissions norms: CSE report

None of the plants in the eastern states were found to be compliant   

Domestic industrial emissions in decline as US relies on imports

Sixty per cent of everything a US consumer bought in 2004 came from imports. In the last 15 years, imports of capital and consumer goods have doubled

Emissions trading in particulate matter takes off

Will the market-based approach to controlling air pollution prove more effective than enforcement methods used by pollution control boards?