Higher carbon footprint linked to urbanisation, rurban areas
India's transitional or rurban zones, the rural pockets that are being transformed into urban ones, have a higher carbon footprint than rural pockets, say...
Calls for more efforts to cut carbon emission
Paris, Oct 20 Advanced and emerging economies have made progress in cutting green gas emissions but more efforts are needed to tackle global warming...
81 US companies pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The White House said that a total of 81 companies have signed a pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the country's...
Over 80 firms commit to American Business Act on Climate Pledge
More than 80 companies have joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Companies like Schneider Electric, Cox...
Climate change: US ready to work with all countries
US Secretary of State John Kerry said here at the Milan world exposition that the US stands ready to work with all countries on...
Islamic conference of Environment Ministers agrees on tackling climate change
The 6th Islamic conference of Environment Ministers held in Rabat, Morocco on 8 - 9 October 2015 has facilitated agreement amongst Environment Ministers on...
US announces new greenhouse gas commitments
Citing talks with India, China and Brazil to reduce the use and emissions of greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the White House announced...
Climate change boards train to sensitize people
Ahead of the global environment summit in Paris, India on Thursday flagged off a train that would travel about 19,500 km across 20 states...
New policies required to address environmental impacts: UNEP
With around 40 percent of resource extraction and use linked to world trade, new policies are required to address environmental impacts, according to United...
Taiwan Eco Power Station to fight climate change
Taiwan has unveiled the Eco-Power Station (EPS), a totally off-the-grid system that is entirely self-powered by solar energy.
The EPS, designed by the Green Trade...