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Rare frog translocated to South-West — by aakriti — last modified 02 January 2012
Population of endangered Sunset frog has been shifted to the wild as they now are on the verge of extinction due to climate change.
Climate change endangers million in South Asia — by aakriti — last modified 29 December 2011
Millions of people in South Asia are vulnerable to the threatening impacts posed by climate change, warn environmentalists and development agencies.
Trees across Africa susceptible to climate change — by aakriti — last modified 28 December 2011
Trees throughout the Africa's Sahel region are dying owing to the severe impacts of climate change, reports a study.
Aerosols increasing over India — by aakriti — last modified 26 December 2011
Aerosols — particles or droplets suspended in the air that impact climate by scattering or absorbing the sun’s radiation — are increasing across India, new research shows.
Prawns bring profits for Bangladeshi farmers — by aakriti — last modified 26 December 2011
Rice farmers in flood-prone Bangladesh are finding solution to their climate problems by breeding crabs in their waterlogged fields thereby boosting their incomes.
Amphibians facing 'terrifying' rate of extinction — by aakriti — last modified 26 December 2011
Researchers warn that tropical regions of richest diversity are at high risk of losing amphibians mainly due to climate change.
Hariyo Ban Programme launched to combat climate change — by aakriti — last modified 26 December 2011
Hariyo Ban will reduce the adverse impacts of climate change and threats to biodiversity in Nepal, a five-year programme was launched in Kathmandu.
Last year's greenhouse gas emissions topple worst-case scenario — by aakriti — last modified 26 December 2011
Global carbon emissions last year exceeded worst-case scenario predictions from just four years before, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Impacts of Climate Change on ants — by aakriti — last modified 04 November 2011
According to a study, increase in temperature by just half a degree Celsius, changes the behavioral pattern of the ants.
Wetlands at a loss in India — by aakriti — last modified 04 November 2011
According to the survey conducted by Wildlife Institute of India, 70 to 80 percent of fresh water marshes and lakes in the gangetic flood plains have been lost during the last 50 years. As a matter of fact, during the last century, 50 percent of India’s wetlands have been lost.
Durban climate change conference — by ravi — last modified 04 November 2011
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, Durban 2011, is now warming up, and preparations are taking place. It will bring together representatives of the world's governments, international organisations and civil society. The discussions will seek to advance the implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, as well as the Bali Action Plan.
Bangladesh, India vulnerable to climate change — by ravi — last modified 03 November 2011
Bangladesh faces the highest risk due to extreme levels of poverty and a high dependency on agriculture, while its government has the lowest capacity of all countries to adapt to predicted climate changes.
BASIC nod to India's stand on climate talks — by ravi — last modified 04 November 2011
Environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan notched a victory at the BASIC talks in Beijing with China and other countries, cutting across groups strongly backing India's demand for center-staging discussions on equity, IPR and trade in UN climate change negotiations.
Yearly Antarctic ozone depletion begins — by Emad Chishti — last modified 29 August 2011
The onset of summer at the South Pole has triggered the annual cycle of ozone depletion over the Antarctic, creating what is commonly known as the 'Ozone hole'.
Earth home to 8.7 million unique species — by Emad Chishti — last modified 29 August 2011
In the most accurate study to date, scientists reporting in the journal PLoS Biology have estimated the number of existing species to be 8.7 million, of which more than 85% are unknown to science.
Climate change to take toll in North East India — by ravi — last modified 10 August 2011
Climate change is going to take its toll in the North East India region soon. If the revelation from the studies are to be based, there is going to be a near catastrophic impact in the region.
Institutional Arrangements for Climate Change in Pakistan — by ravi — last modified 16 August 2011
As a country particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change, Pakistan cannot afford to ignore the threat it poses to its economy and socio-political stability.
A united front against climate change — by ravi — last modified 28 July 2011
Scientists and experts from the bangladesh, bhutan, india and nepal to build resilience to climate change in relation to food security in the region.
India opposes discussion on climate change in UNSC — by ravi — last modified 26 July 2011
India has thwarted the latest attempt of rich nations to discuss climate change issues.
Climate Change Hits Mighty Himalayas — by ravi — last modified 25 July 2011
Biodiversity was crucial for all aspects of human existence. However, it is also clear that climate change will be the dominant direct driver of biodiversity loss by the end of this century.
In climate-change debate, business interests and green activism often converge — by ravi — last modified 22 July 2011
In May, the UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) made media waves with a new report on renewable energy.
Climate Change: Readapting Forest Management in South Asia — by ravi — last modified 18 July 2011
Forests are one of the most significant natural assets which not only play an important role in maintaining a balanced environmental system but are also a source of livelihood for millions of forest dwellers.
EU's Move to Charge Airlines for Carbon Emissions Worries India — by ravi — last modified 16 August 2011
India wants a resolution on the use of trade actions by industrialised countries to curb global warming in the run-up to the year-end UN conference at Durban.
Regional experts meet on biodiversity and climate change — by ravi — last modified 14 July 2011
It is a common knowledge that climate change is happening in the Himalayas with the rapid melting of glaciers, erratic and unpredictable weather, changing rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures.
Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans — by ravi — last modified 04 July 2011
Water resource management should not be overlooked in plans for climate change adaptation in Africa.
Emerging global climate change a threat — by ravi — last modified 30 June 2011
Islamabad—The emerging global climate change impacts are likely to accelerate the process of desertification, land degradation and drought particularly affecting livelihoods of dryland communities.
Impact of Climate Change and its Impact on Forest Resource at Global and Local Level — by ravi — last modified 27 June 2011
Climate change is not only an issue of international concern but is now a local problem in Nepal. People in the plains and the hills have observed unexpected changes in their weather.
Tropical forests more effective than temperate forests in fighting climate change — by ravi — last modified 24 June 2011
Preserving forest cover and reforesting cleared areas in the tropics will more effectively reduce temperatures than planting trees across temperate croplands, argues a new paper published in Nature Geoscience.
Food challenge looms — by ravi — last modified 23 June 2011
CLIMATE change is a huge threat to farmers in the Mediterranean climates of Australia, but for subsidence farmers in Africa, India and Latin America a small change will not merely threaten their livelihood, but their lives themselves.
Climate change deniers spreading misinformation: Environmental groups — by ravi — last modified 20 June 2011
Climate Revolution and other environment groups find hard to believe that there are still some institutions and people who claim that climate change isn't a threat and that it's actually good for us, notwithstanding the fact that global temperatures continue to rise.
Climate Change and Agriculture — by ravi — last modified 17 June 2011
Industrial globalised agriculture is heavily implicated in climate change. It contributes to the three major greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2) from the use of fossil fuels, nitrogen oxide (N2O) from the use of chemical fertilizers and methane (CH4) from factory farming.
Experts call for crackdown on black carbon — by ravi — last modified 16 June 2011
Global warming could be slowed down if governments cleaned up what's known as black carbon from industry and cooking fires, 50 of the world's leading atmospheric scientists said on June 14.
Water flow in Ganga is decreasing: IIT — by ravi — last modified 15 June 2011
The water flow in Ganga is decreasing because of the power projects in Alaknanda and Bhagiradhi basins, a study by the IIT Roorkee has warned, prompting the government to take necessary action.
New UNICEF reports paint climate change as major threat to children, development goals — by ravi — last modified 13 June 2011
In its recently released 2011 State of the World's Children report, UNICEF positions climate change as the single greatest threat to youth worldwide.
A brief history of Climate Change and Human Displacement — by ravi — last modified 10 June 2011
Climate change is considered to be one of the most serious threats to sustainable development, with adverse impacts expected on the environment, human health, food security, economic activity, natural resources and physical infrastructure.
Conservation of Forests is Crucial for Sustainable Development — by ravi — last modified 06 June 2011
The Union Minister of State for Environment & Forests, Shri Jairam Ramesh has said that conservation of forests is crucial for sustainable development and green economy of the country.
Earth is a small REDD+ planet — by ravi — last modified 03 June 2011
"Agriculture as a driver of deforestation" is one of a very select list of topics that the new UNFCCC REDD+ work program will tackle in Bonn this month.
80% of energy through renewables by 2050 — by ravi — last modified 01 June 2011
The world can be powered by more renewable energy and we don't need to delay the transition to more sustainable energy sources, says IUCN.
Civil Society Forum on Climate Change formed — by ravi — last modified 30 May 2011
Civil society activists in Sindh have formed a forum to mobilise organisations to join hands to protect the environment from climate change.
India to add 9th mission to climate change action plan-NAPCC — by ravi — last modified 27 May 2011
New Delhi: India is set to expand its domestic action plan to limit the growth of greenhouse gases by adding clean carbon initiatives to its eight-pronged response to tackle climate change.
Himalayan Mountains are not only water towers but much more than that: Dr. Pachauri — by ravi — last modified 24 May 2011
In a sustainable mountain development summit of Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) at Nainital, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of IPCC said that we should not only consider Himalayan Mountains as water towers but they are much more than that in terms of biodiversity, culture, beautiful places, among others.
Rooftop solar energy policy in Delhi soon: Dikshit — by ravi — last modified 23 May 2011
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said the policy will be launched in the capital soon to encourage people to switch to the renewable energy source.................
Water crisis: The summer is here and water gone — by ravi — last modified 11 August 2011
RAWALPINDI: People in the suburbs of Rawalpindi and Islamabad must feel like they are living in a desert due to the aggravated water crisis.
'Harnessing nuclear energy must to meet demand' — by ravi — last modified 13 May 2011
HYDERABAD: Atomic Energy Commission former chairman Anil Kakodkar has asserted the inevitability of switching over to nuclear energy claiming that harnessing nuclear and solar energies was the only solution to meet the long term energy requirements of the country.
From cyber crime to climate change: India trains African officials — by ravi — last modified 10 May 2011
Be it probing economic and cyber crime or new methods of drug law enforcement to food processing and climate change, India is imparting crucial lessons in capacity building and skill development to Africa. About 450 people from Africa have attended courses in these fields at various Indian institutes.
Maharashtra Governor to open 'climate change' seminar — by ravi — last modified 05 May 2011
Kozhikode: Geographers, hydrologists, academicians and researchers of global repute will come together to share their thoughts and expertise on the theme ‘Sustainable natural resources management under changing climatic scenarios'.
Wanted by EPA: Scientists for controversial climate mission — by ravi — last modified 04 May 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking experts to help unwrap a wonky but politically charged question: How to measure the carbon footprint of using biomass for energy.
Youth Summit On Climate Change — by ravi — last modified 03 May 2011
In a bid to generate awareness on climate change young people from different parts of northeast came together to form Youth Alliance for Climate in 2008. It was a youth programme conducted by Indo Global Social Service Society as a part of their SMILE programme.
Forests to change irreversibly: Expert — by ravi — last modified 02 May 2011
Experts meeting under the National Mission for a Green India warn that ten years down the line India’s key forests, including the Himalayas, western ghats and central India could alter irreversibly.
Major polluters say 2011 climate deal ''not doable'' — by ravi — last modified 29 April 2011
The world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters do not expect a legally-binding deal to tackle climate change at talks in South Africa in December, two leading climate envoys said on Wednesday.
'Minimise effects of climate change' — by ravi — last modified 28 April 2011
SIRSI: The governments and the public could minimise the adverse effects of climate change by afforestation programmes, minimising the use of energy fuels, and finding out alternative energy sources, said N.H. Ravindranath of the Indian Institute of Science at a programme held in Sirsi Rotary Centre on Monday.
Pakistan's adaptation efforts on changing climate get boost with Adaptation Fund — by ravi — last modified 27 April 2011
Pakistan has received a grant of US $ 3.96 million for undertaking adaptation efforts related to changing climatic situation resulting from rapid glacial melt in the Northern areas of Pakistan. During the last two decades the rate of melting of a number of glaciers in Pakistan has been among the fastest in the world ''receding at a rate of almost 40-60 meters per decade'' due to warming trends in the Hindukush Karakorum Himalayan (HKH) region.
Greenhouse gas emission from industries high: VC — by ravi — last modified 21 April 2011
THANJAVUR: India would be affected severely due to climate change considering the high emission from industries, according to environment experts, said P. Devadas Manoharan, Vice Chancellor, Anna University of Technology, Tiruchi, here on Tuesday.
'Time running out for fair deal on climate front' — by ravi — last modified 15 April 2011
JAIPUR: Climate activists from Rajasthan who took part in the United Nations climate change negotiations in Bangkok this past week have expressed concern over "slow progress" in evolving a fair and equitable climate regime that could reduce the impact of global warming on agriculture and food security. Such a climate control is expected to ensure a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2012.
India won't succumb to pressure for cutting greenhouse gas — by ravi — last modified 11 April 2011
NEW DELHI: India on Saturday said it would not succumb to international pressure on any legally-binding commitments to reduce carbon emission and re-position itself diplomatically as a constructive problem-solver.
Prepare for long-term climate change impacts on food production — by ravi — last modified 04 April 2011
“Potentially catastrophic” impacts on food production from slow-onset climate changes are expected to increasingly hit the developing world in the future, and action is required now to prepare for those impacts, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned on Thursday in a report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Orissa: Project Launch Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction — by ravi — last modified 30 March 2011
Climate change is now widely recognized as the major environmental problem facing the globe. The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that our globe is undergoing through a major climatic change. It is obvious from satellite images and research studies that the ice caps are melting faster, our sea levels are rising, and weather patterns are changing. We are experiencing more water shortages and we will see hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones increasing in ferocity and frequency.
Sri Lanka pushes home gardens to beat climate-linked food price hikes — by ravi — last modified 29 March 2011
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AlertNet) - As vegetable prices keep rising, accelerated by twin floods earlier this year, Sri Lanka’s government is pushing a country-wide home-garden programme to encourage Sri Lankans to grow what they might otherwise struggle to afford.
New Worries Associated With Rising CO2 Levels — by ravi — last modified 28 March 2011
Plant growth accelerates in response to high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This well-known phenomenon inspired the "greening theory," which holds that plant growth and food production could increase as CO2 levels go up but plants absorb more toxic metals from the soil when atmospheric CO2 levels are high.
The climate for food — by ravi — last modified 22 March 2011
Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change, the countrys food security is threatened by global warming. The Union agriculture ministry is right, therefore, to warn of a possible foodgrain deficit, of as much as 20 million tonne by the end of this decade if measures are not taken to combat the impact of global warming on food production.
Domestic action on climate change, India’s strength: Ramesh — by ravi — last modified 16 March 2011
Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Jairam ramesh, on Tuesday said that India’s strength lay in encouraging domestic action against climate change.
India likely to see normal monsoon in 2011: Officials — by admin — last modified 08 March 2011
India's south-west monsoon is likely to be normal for the second straight year in 2011, weather officials said on Monday, raising hopes of higher farm output that could help the government tame high food prices. The monsoon acts as a lifeline for India's farm-dependent economy, which is also the world's leading producer and consumer of several key commodities such as sugar, grains, oilseeds and cooking oils.
Climate Change Satellite Comes Crashing Back to Earth — by ravi — last modified 05 March 2011
In the early hours of March 4th, 2011 NASA launched Glory, an orbital climate change observatory designed to study the effects of aerosols in the atmosphere. Glory was also carrying what NASA calls the “Total Irradiance Monitor,” which would have measured the amount of radiation the Sun strikes the Earth with.
Sri Lanka 'poorly equipped to forecast floods' — by admin — last modified 04 March 2011
Poor flood forecasting facilities contributed to the damage caused by recent extensive floods in Sri Lanka, the worst in nine decades, scientists said.
Coping with climate change — by admin — last modified 02 March 2011
BANGLADESH has been identified as one of the countries to be worst affected by climate change for globally polluting activities of the rich and developed countries . From this recognition – and actions in fulfillment of those promises are entirely different things here — promises have come from such countries that they would be “willing” to lend substantial resources to Bangladesh as compensation. The real challenge for Bangladesh lies here in making liaison with the donor countries and organizations in order to manage to obtain any such resources free of cost and use the same in time in optimum fashion to maximize benefits.
Union Budget 2011: Rs.600 cr for green initiatives, climate change — by admin — last modified 01 March 2011
NEW DELHI: With climate change posing one of the biggest challenges before the country, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday announced Rs.600 crore for protection and regeneration of forests, environmental management and cleaning of rivers and lakes.
Fast start finance for climate change has not even passed double digit — by ravi — last modified 28 February 2011
With the so-called “fast start finance” for climate change completely missing over a year after it was promised at Copenhagen, major emerging economies have accused rich countries of trying to pass off existing funding to the wrong recipients as part of their pledges.
Is climate change South Asia's deadliest threat? — by admin — last modified 23 February 2011
Tackling climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing South Asia. Regional leaders are meeting in Bhutan this week, but are they any nearer agreeing to an action plan? The BBC's Navin Singh Khadka reports.
Climate Change in Nagaland’s path — by admin — last modified 22 February 2011
Kohima : Undoubtedly, the Nagaland government’s effort to frame an action plan against Climate Change by April 2011 in line with the National Action Plan on Climate Change is a step in the right direction. It is so especially for the fact that there have been many talking points through seminars, workshops or conclaves on the need to draw a common goal to combat climate change and foster sustainable development. At the grass root level also, efforts are on to restrict hunting and burning of jungles by almost all the village councils in the state.
Volcanic Eruption Increase the Rain in Southeast Asia — by admin — last modified 22 February 2011
Scientists studying tree rings over the past to demonstrate that the majority of volcanic eruptions can increase the rainfall in Southeast Asia thus challenging the common perception that the volcano as a catastrophic destruction.
Rising food prices may be climate call to action, author says — by admin — last modified 17 February 2011
Moves to address climate change are slowly gathering speed around the world. But one looming problem may be about to focus new attention on the urgency of dealing with climate impacts: rising food prices.
Developed world must lead on climate change: India — by ravi — last modified 11 February 2011
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday stressed that emerging economies were in no position to tackle climate change compared with developed countries which had caused the problem.
China to impose green tax on heavy polluters — by ravi — last modified 10 February 2011
China is to impose an environmental tax on heavy polluters under an ambitious cleanup strategy being finalised in Beijing, according to experts familiar with the programme.
Asia-Pacific at risk from climate migration: ADB — by ravi — last modified 10 February 2011
Governments in the Asia-Pacific region face the risk of unprecedented numbers of people displaced by floods, storms and other impacts of climate change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report on Monday.
Analysis by Kevin Libin: Consensus on global warming challenged — by ravi — last modified 10 February 2011
A prominent scientist named Peter Gleick strongly agrees that humans are changing the climate.
Tapping Local Initiatives and Tackling Global Inertia — by ravi — last modified 03 February 2011
Science now tells us that climate change, trends of unsustainable use of natural resources, and ecosystem degradation are problems of immediate and growing concern the world over. We know that solutions are urgently required, and that the world’s sustained attention and focus must be applied to find them.
UN climate talks in focus at Davos forum — by ravi — last modified 28 January 2011
DAVOS, Switzerland – Businesses, especially U.S. ones, must get more involved in the global effort to slow climate change and help pressure politicians to enact policies that promote green growth, international leaders said Thursday.
Climate Models Are Becoming Increasingly Accurate — by ravi — last modified 20 January 2011
Predicting future climates on planet Earth is an extremely hard task due to the myriad of factors involved. To make the necessary calculations requires computers with capacities far beyond the average home computer.
How Assam's tea is beginning to feel the strain of global warming — by ravi — last modified 19 January 2011
Lush green tea plantations, so bright they often look fluorescent, blanket the hills of Assam in northeastern India. Women plucking the leaves in black aprons with large baskets on their backs dot the gardens that contribute to India's production of nearly a third of the world's tea. But this picturesque industry that the British began in the early 19th-century faces a very modern problem: climate change.
Oxfam India participates in Mumbai Marathon against 'Climate Change' — by ravi — last modified 18 January 2011
Oxfam India plans to utilize the funds raised in the Marathon for its ongoing projects on adaptation to climate change in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
A pilot project to see if cash crops can be grown in the salty ground of India's coastal areas has been launched. — by ravi — last modified 17 January 2011
The area in Tamil Nadu state will house dozens of species of halophytes - or salt-loving plants - that can be used for producing cash crops. Halophytes can be used to produce edible oils, medicines, vegetables, and cattle and fish feed.
Climate change reveals disease as national security threat — by ravi — last modified 12 January 2011
One of the most worrisome national security threats of climate change is the spread of disease, among both people and animals, U.S. intelligence and health officials say. But more than a decade after such concerns were first raised by U.S. intelligence agencies, significant gaps remain in the health surveillance and response network.
Study: Climate change to escalate even if we cut emissions — by ravi — last modified 11 January 2011
A new study predicts that climate change will cause a global disaster within the next 1,000 years, even if we cut all reenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. The Canadian Press reports that the study, which will be published in Sunday’s online publication of the journal Nature Geoscience, was led by researchers from the University of Calgary and Environment Canada’s climate centre at the University of Victoria.
Poor man’s burden — by ravi — last modified 10 January 2011
Developing countries shoulder the clean-up responsibility, yet it is not enough. World leaders applauded the Cancun agreement even though it violated the right of developing countries to grow with an equal access to global carbon space. Bolivia was the only country that pointed out the inequity.
Climate Change Impacts India's Tea-Growing Region — by ravi — last modified 05 January 2011
In India's main tea-growing region, scientists say tea production is being impacted by climate change. India produces nearly one third of the world's tea.
Indian growers blame climate change for weak tea — by ravi — last modified 03 January 2011
In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is -- literally -- a weak tea.
Majority of Canadian businesses bracing for climate impacts: Study — by ravi — last modified 31 December 2010
With nearly three out of four Canadian business leaders bracing for impacts on their operations due to climate change, some leading stakeholders and experts say that the economy has already been forced to adapt to a new reality.
Climate change brews coffee trouble in Southern states — by ravi — last modified 29 December 2010
The coffee industry is likely to get clobbered by global warming. According to scientists, over the next two decades, the quality and quantity of coffee beans will suffer, and costs will escalate.
Obama administration takes on climate change in national forests — by ravi — last modified 22 December 2010
In the absence of comprehensive legislation on climate change, the Obama administration is moving forward with plans to combat the effects of global warming in the nation's increasingly fire-prone national forests.
History repeating: the CPRS is back — by ravi — last modified 20 December 2010
The multi-party climate change committee will meet on Tuesday, with all signs pointing to a renewed commitment to emissions trading, perhaps even the revival of the same dilapidated Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) canned in April 2010. How did we get to the CPRS.2?
India played ‘constructive’ role at Cancun: U.S. — by ravi — last modified 15 December 2010
India played a “constructive role” to bring solutions to difficult issues at the recently concluded UN climate change conference while remaining “faithful” to its own national interests, the United States has said.
Business takes the lead on fighting climate change — by priyanka — last modified 14 December 2010
It is easy to be disheartened by the failure at Cancun to take major steps towards an international agreement on fighting climate change. Despite apparent broad consensus on the threat that global warming poses and the need for urgent action, short-term national interest is still being put before the long-term collective good.
Weatherwatch: Climate change — by ravi — last modified 13 December 2010
A popular argument of climate change deniers is that the Earth's warming and cooling over millions of years is not connected with the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.A closely argued statement by the Geological Society of London, citing an immense body of research, refutes such claims, and concludes (with classic understatement)
Are these rains signals of a climate change? — by priyanka — last modified 18 November 2010
First the forecast: isolated heavy rains will continue to beat down Hyderabad for the next 48 hours. And now the big concern of the citizens who are fed up with this unending downpour: is this a manifestation of climate change?
Preparing for Climate Change in Asia — by priyanka — last modified 17 November 2010
Much has been made about emerging economies like India and China refusing to take a leading role in minimizing the increase in climate change as climate change itself is effectively a result of western industrialized nations.
Discourage sale of BMWs, Audis, says Jairam — by admin — last modified 13 November 2010
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh wants gas guzzling sports utility vehicles (SUVs) off Indian roads saying they emitted more carbons and called their use in the country as "criminal"
Women against climate change — by priyanka — last modified 12 November 2010
Developing countries are typically wary of the high cost of containing climate change, because efforts to do so allocate resources away from other more important objectives. A new paper suggests investments in female literacy and family planning can have positive outcomes on climate change mitigation.
Senate approves National Climate Change Commission — by priyanka — last modified 11 November 2010
The commission, an innovation of Grace Bent, the Chairman ,Senate committee on Environment, is expected to provide a suitable platform for an in-depth research into various aspects of climate change which has recently become the bane of most developed nations.
Mountain Ranges May Act As 'Safe Haven' for Species Facing Climate Change — by priyanka — last modified 10 November 2010
Swiss researchers studying the projected effects of climate change on alpine plant species have discovered that mountain ranges may represent a ‘safer’ place to live during changing climate conditions.
South Asia is world's most climate-vulnerable region: study — by admin — last modified 08 November 2010
South Asia is the world's most climate-vulnerable region, its fast-growing populations badly exposed to flood, drought, storms and sea-level rise, according to a survey of 170 nations.
The great subcontinental green game — by priyanka — last modified 02 November 2010
Climate change management and environmental protection are the way forward in India's outreach plans for the subcontinent and beyond.
Premier Wen reaffirms climate change principle of 'common but differentiated responsibility' — by ravi — last modified 29 October 2010
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the country would actively encourage global co-operation on climate change under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibility". Wen made the statement while explaining the Communist Party of China Central Committee's Proposal for Formulating the Twelfth Five-year Program (2011-2015) on National Economic and Social Development.
India's energy security, climate change action plan linked: PM — by ravi — last modified 28 October 2010
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that his government has formulated an ambitious National Action Plan on Climate Change that is intimately linked to our energy security.
India, other emerging mkts more optimistic on tackling climate — by ravi — last modified 28 October 2010
Emerging market economies, including India and China, are more optimistic than the rest of the world in terms of concern, personal commitment and the belief that climate change can be stopped, a survey by HSBC Holdings Plc said.
Climate change threatens Pakistan's wheat production — by ravi — last modified 27 October 2010
Pakistan should urgently promote alternative crops to wheat because, as temperatures rise due to global warming, yields of the grain that is a staple food for most Pakistanis are predicted to fall, environmentalists and scientists say.
India, Japan to speed up nuclear deal talks — by ravi — last modified 26 October 2010
India and Japan on Monday decided to speed up negotiations on a civil nuclear deal and formally announced the firming up of a free trade agreement that will lead to slashing of taxes up to 94 per cent over the next decade.
India Inc eyes easing of export control norms — by ravi — last modified 26 October 2010
With the focus of the forthcoming visit of US President Barack Obama to India is to showcase what the two countries can do together, especially in trade, defence and climate change, and the bilateral trade expected to touch $50 billion, India Inc is looking forward to the visit to help realise the true potential of their economic relations.
Plants clean air pollution better than expected — by ram — last modified 25 October 2010
Plants, especially some trees under stress, are even better than expected at scrubbing certain chemical pollutants out of the air, researchers reported on Thursday.
President for early finalisation of climate change strategy — by ravi — last modified 24 October 2010
President Asif Ali Zardari Friday directed ministry of environment for early finalization of the “Climate Change Strategy and Action Framework” to combat the adverse impacts of climate change.
Climate Change Tipping Points for Populations, Not Just Species: Survival, Reproduction of Thousands of Arctic and Alpine Plants Measured — by ram — last modified 22 October 2010
As Earth's climate warms, species are expected to shift their geographical ranges away from the equator or to higher elevations.
Over 90 nations recorded all time high temp this year: Al Gore — by ravi — last modified 21 October 2010
Expressing concern over implication of climate change, former US vice-president Al Gore today said more than 90 countries had recorded all time high temperature this summer. "We are seeing many consequences due to climate change... as a result more than 90 countries recorded all time high temperature this summer", he said.
Climate change could cost US Gulf Coast billions: study — by ram — last modified 21 October 2010
WASHINGTON — The US Gulf Coast, battered by hurricanes and a devastating oil spill, faces cumulative losses of 350 billion dollars if it fails to address the effects of climate change, a new study said Wednesday.
Regional conference on health and climate change begins today — by ravi — last modified 19 October 2010
A three-day regional conference on health and climate change begins in Dhaka today to prepare the recommendations for the United Nation's conference on this issue to be held in November in Cancun, Mexico.
Climate change affecting coffee production — by ravi — last modified 15 October 2010
Climate change and inadequate labour are some of the factors that have caused a decline in the production of coffee and cotton, a government official said on Wednesday.
Green mission draft focuses on enhancing forest quality — by ravi — last modified 13 October 2010
Reducing carbon emission by enhancing forest quality with the help of local people is the main highlight of the final draft of the National Mission for a Green India (GIM) which awaits clearance from Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change.
UN-backed gathering aims to identify climate change adaptation actions — by ravi — last modified 12 October 2010
Hundreds of people have gathered at a United Nations-backed meeting in Addis Ababa to identify actions that will promote sustainable development in Africa in the face of climate change. The five-day gathering, which kicked off in the Ethiopian capital yesterday, will focus on strategies to adapt to global warming.
Busan meet to decide Pachauri's fate as IPCC head — by ravi — last modified 12 October 2010
India will push for R K Pachauri to continue as the chairman of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) while it debates the fifth assessment report at the IPCC meeting in Busan, South Korea thatstarted on Monday. New Delhi will also press for the immediate implementation of all the other reforms that the InterAcademy Council review has sought.
Animals in tropics will be hit hardest by climate change — by priyanka — last modified 08 October 2010
Polar bears may be the most iconic creature threatened by climate change, but a new study says the biggest impact on life could be in the tropics.
Climate change will undermine progress of development goals: WHO — by ravi — last modified 06 October 2010
Oct 5 (IANS) Climate change threatens to increase the disease burden of the poorest populations in developing countries and will undermine the progress of UN Millennium Development Goals, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
Rajasthan farmers say climate change affecting livelihood — by priyanka — last modified 06 October 2010
Small and marginal farmers are suffering the most due to climate change manifesting through rising temperature and erratic rainfall, dwindling the scope for livelihood in agriculture and animal husbandry.
NASA launches Himalayan monitoring system in Nepal — by ravi — last modified 05 October 2010
A new system that will allow scientists to monitor the impact of climate change in the Himalayas using images from NASA satellites was launched in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Storing Carbon in Rocks May Help Fight Against Climate Change — by priyanka — last modified 05 October 2010
As climate change continues to emerge as the biggest challenge of the 21st century, the race to come up with novel ways to deal with the threat has become more urgent than ever. Carbon capture and storage – which involves removing carbon dioxide, the main contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, from the atmosphere and storing it elsewhere – is one of the leading technological solutions to mitigate global climate change.
Climate change challenge for rich and poor — by priyanka — last modified 04 October 2010
With business leaders and the Australian Government finally acknowledging the need to put a price on carbon, climate change is back on the agenda here in Australia. Representatives from countries around the world, including Australia, are assembling in Tianjin, China, as part of a crucially important United Nations Climate Change Conference that starts today.
Indo-Pak 'natural partners' to combat climate change: Qureshi — by ravi — last modified 04 October 2010
Noting that the climate change may have contributed to the devastating floods in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi suggested that India and Pakistan were natural allies in combating the problem plaguing both countries.
China strikes conciliatory tone ahead of Tianjin climate talks — by ravi — last modified 01 October 2010
Chinas top climate change official today promised to try to resolve some of the deadlocks marring the UNs climate change negotiations when the country hosts its first official round of talks as part of the long-running process next week in the port city of Tianjin.
Five steps to help keep science straight on global warming — by priyanka — last modified 01 October 2010
Scientists struggle to hold the public’s interest in global warming, particularly in the media – can we do anything but keep stating the facts? Here are the main facts one would hope to include in any discussion on the global climate.
Sharing the Pain of Climate Change — by priyanka — last modified 30 September 2010
With a recent study warning that the Caribbean could lose six percent of its Gross Domestic Product annually to the ravages of climate change, some experts say that a combination of adaptation funding and risk pooling is the region's best hope for the future.
Flood-hit Pakistan seeks priority access to climate change aid — by priyanka — last modified 29 September 2010
As Pakistan struggles to recover from recent devastating floods, it is pushing for recognition in U.N. climate negotiations as one of those nations judged to be most vulnerable to climate change and in need of funding to cope.
Administration releases climate strategy for plants, wildlife — by ravi — last modified 28 September 2010
The Obama administration Monday released a strategy for assessing the effects of climate change on at-risk plants and wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy sets out a plan for prioritizing research and its response to climate change, calling for a coordinated effort by federal agencies, states and conservation groups to identify the most vulnerable species.
Northeast India tourism drooping in rising heat — by priyanka — last modified 28 September 2010
Shillong, the northeast Indian highland city, known as the Scotland of the East, has long been a pleasantly cool summer holiday destination for travelers fleeing Indian's boiling plains. But Shillong now finds its fortunes fading as record heat creeps into India's northeast highlands.
Biodiversity as important to India as climate change: Jairam Ramesh — by ravi — last modified 27 September 2010
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh has underlined that Convention on Biodiversity was equally important to India as combating climate change, which tends to hog the limelight.
Indo-Pak 'natural partners' to combat climate change: Qureshi — by ravi — last modified 26 September 2010
Noting that the climate change may have contributed to the devastating floods in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi suggested that India and Pakistan were natural allies in combating the problem plaguing both countries.
What Are the Financial Costs of Climate Change? — by priyanka — last modified 19 October 2010
The fires in Russia and the unprecedented flooding in Pakistan this year have had and will continue to have dramatic financial costs. What of global warming-related disasters to come?
How heating our homes could help reduce climate change — by priyanka — last modified 22 September 2010
A radical new heating system where homes would be heated by district centres rather than in individual households could dramatically cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Future uncertain as climate changes — by priyanka — last modified 21 September 2010
Climate change makes the future uncertain for the next generation. NEVER mind the threats to rainforests, animals or oceans. If you still need a reason to take climate change more seriously, just think about what kind of messed-up world you would be leaving for your children.
Floods caught the govt unprepared — by ravi — last modified 21 September 2010
The flood situation in many parts of north India, stretching from Uttarakhand to Bihar through Haryana, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, with the two major rivers, Ganga and Yamuna and their tributaries in spate, is hovering between critical and catastrophic. Hundreds of villages have been inundated, and nearly 200 people have died. It is a rare coincidence that the flood situation in Pakistan and China too has been bad, particularly in Pakistan.
Future uncertain as climate changes — by priyanka — last modified 21 September 2010
Climate change makes the future uncertain for the next generation.
We must stop going under — by ravi — last modified 20 September 2010
In 2008, the Kosi river in Bihar was in a murderous mood. Raging and frothing, it flooded five districts of the state affecting 15 lakh people and killing 527. And that’s the official figure. The real one could be much higher. Two years on, it is the Gandak that is on a destruction drive. Both rivers originate in Nepal.
Is climate change the missing link in the millennium goals? — by priyanka — last modified 20 September 2010
Climate-smart, climate-resilient, climate-compatible development - call it what you will. These days, it's received wisdom in the aid sector that extreme weather and longer-term climate shifts are hitting the poor hard and things are likely to get worse as global warming heats up the planet.
Tourism one of the major causes of climate change, says filmmaker — by ravi — last modified 16 September 2010
In one frame, Indian farmers talk about their crops failing due to the lack of rain. In another, foreign tourists in Mamallapuram go into raptures about the magic of India that draws them to it again and again. Are the two related? In author and filmmaker Pamela Nowicka's view, yes, as tourism is one of the major causes of climate change.
Tourism one of the major causes of climate change, says filmmaker — by priyanka — last modified 16 September 2010
In one frame, Indian farmers talk about their crops failing due to the lack of rain. In another, foreign tourists in Mamallapuram go into raptures about the magic of India that draws them to it again and again. Are the two related? In author and filmmaker Pamela Nowicka's view, yes, as tourism is one of the major causes of climate change.
Co2 emission along coastline alarming — by ravi — last modified 15 September 2010
For every kilogram of fish caught along the Tamil Nadu coastline, the state witnesses CO2 emissions of more than half a kilogram. A study by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) of DG Shipping initiated by a city-based environment agency concluded that the annual diesel consumption in the state fishing industry was 77.5 million litre which was adding to the state’s pollution.
Changing Climate Fuels Need for Water Storage Diversification: Report — by priyanka — last modified 15 September 2010
Erratic rainfall patterns as a result of climate change will pose major threats to food security and economic growth in Africa and Asia, a new study warns.
Reconstructing Climate Change — by priyanka — last modified 14 September 2010
Through the whole year of 2009, building up to the failed Copehagen "climate summit", climate change was heavily promoted by a small but powerful group of OECD political leaders and their corporate, press and media elites as a major challenge to the planet and to our way of life.
‘Without looking to West, Asia can take on climate change, poverty' — by priyanka — last modified 10 September 2010
India and China should join hands for drawing a road map to combat climate change and tackle extreme poverty without waiting for western assistance, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Thursday.
Without looking to West, Asia can take on climate change, poverty — by ravi — last modified 10 September 2010
India and China should join hands for drawing a road map to combat climate change and tackle extreme poverty without waiting for western assistance, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Thursday.
Studies: Climate change threatens bees, flowers, food — by priyanka — last modified 09 September 2010
Climate change could threaten the pollination of plants and the watering of crops, both of which could affect food security, according to two studies released this week.
Most new farmland comes from cutting tropical forest — by priyanka — last modified 08 September 2010
A new study has revealed that more than 80 percent of the farmlands created in the tropics between 1980 and 2000 came into existence after cutting forests. As a result it sends carbon into the atmosphere and drives global warming.
From next year, bonus for green states — by ravi — last modified 08 September 2010
Beginning next financial year, the Planning Commission will include performance on environmental concerns as one of the criteria for determining Central assistance to states. In what takes green concerns several rungs higher in the ladder of governance priorities, around Rs 1,900 crore will be disbursed to states in 2010-11 based on environmental performance.
China's Climate Change Policy: Domestic And Global Implications — by priyanka — last modified 08 September 2010
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) deserves full credit for its pro-active approach towards combating global warming and climate change. In the ensuing paragraphs, an attempt has been made to analyse the features of China’s climate change policy in detail, especially in the contexts of history, implementation and perceptional differences.
Climate change and food security — by ravi — last modified 07 September 2010
Irrespective of whether one believes that climate change is behind various events in nature, each of us have begun to accept that man-made changes are making an impact on the various elements, with the result that disasters have been happening without most people not having any inkling of why they are happening.
India among 40 countries to attend Swiss climate change meet — by ravi — last modified 06 September 2010
Switzerland will host an informal summit of 40 countries, including India, on global warming on Friday to discuss modalities for a new Climate Fund that is expected to unblock the stalled negotiations on the issue. Since the Copenhagen Climate Change meeting in December last year, the ongoing negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) have made little progress on a range of issues, including the emission-reduction targets as well as financing for mitigation and adaptation.
Climate change to hit Africa — by priyanka — last modified 03 September 2010
With food security at risk worldwide, the unprecedented effects of climate change will result in a 20percent increase in malnourished children in Africa by 2050.
Is it possible to predict future climate change? — by priyanka — last modified 03 September 2010
Climate change is a topic for hot debate across countries right now, but is it possible to predict future climate change?
Heavy rain a boon for the Great Indian Bustard — by ravi — last modified 03 September 2010
The heavy rain this year has cheered birds lover in the state in more ways than one. If the rain has spelt good for the Keoladeo national park, it has also sprung hopes for the endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) at the Desert National Park (DNP). During his visit to Jaisalmer, R N Mehrotra, principal chief conservator of forest and head of forest forces, visited the Sudashri area with Rajpal Singh, member of state wildlife board.
Why failure of climate summit would herald global catastrophe: 3.5° — by priyanka — last modified 19 October 2010
The world is heading for the next major climate change conference in Cancun later this year on course for global warming of up to 3.5C in the coming century, a series of scientific analyses suggest.
Dangerous climate picture impossible to ignore — by priyanka — last modified 01 September 2010
The headlines from the hottest year-to-date on record paint a dangerous climate picture, consistent with the overwhelming scientific evidence.
State's climate change action plan gathering — by ravi — last modified 31 August 2010
Nearly 5 million people in the Sunderbans and other places along the 250-km coastline forced to abandon their homes. Largescale casualties in Darjeeling as residents fall pray to malaria and dengue. Extreme weather conditions and water scarcity in Ganga affects crop production. The lean flow of the Hooghly hits operations at Haldia.
Retreating Glaciers in Asia Could Impact Water Supplies for Millions and Cause Floods — by priyanka — last modified 31 August 2010
Many of Asia’s glaciers are retreating as a result of climate change. This retreat impacts water supplies to millions of people, increases the likelihood of outburst floods that threaten life and property in nearby areas, and contributes to sea-level rise.
Earth is getting warmer, but don’t just blame CO2 — by priyanka — last modified 30 August 2010
Global warming is a serious problem, but to put all our eggs in the carbon bucket would be foolhardy, especially after two decades of all talk and little action, says Utpal Kumar
Asia under the weather — by priyanka — last modified 27 August 2010
Climatologists analysing Pakistan’s catastrophic flooding, which killed an estimated 1,500 people and sent 20 per cent of its land under water, say India escaped the fury by a whisker. The ripples were felt in Leh, a “cold desert” that crowns India’s northern tip. On August 6 there, a “cloudburst”,or a sudden spell of piercing rains, left at least 170 dead.
Erratic rains spark climate debate — by ravi — last modified 26 August 2010
Puzzling Bihar peasants over the past two years, the erratic rains have triggered a debate on if the state has undergone a climate change. The jury is divided. Agriculture experts have suggested changes in cropping pattern due to the irregular rainfall. But the Met department believes it is premature to take any decision on climate change without data of at least 30 years.
Govt earmarks 25,000cr for climate change — by priyanka — last modified 26 August 2010
The government on Saturday said India was going to be affected "the most" by climate change, but it had made a provision of huge fund — to the tune of nearly Rs 25,000 crore — from different sources, including clean energy cess on coal, to mitigate its impact.
Climate change affecting crop — by ravi — last modified 25 August 2010
Goa's cashew production has been drastically affected by climate change and the only way out for farmers is to increase production with better management practices, agricultural experts said at a seminar on Saturday. "If in a hectare with 200 cashew trees a yield of even 2,000 kg nuts per annum is achieved it will yield an income of 1 lakh per annum for the farmer," said agriculture director S P Tendulkar.
Meet of BRIC nations to discuss legal issues in climate change — by priyanka — last modified 20 August 2010
In the run-up to the Cancun climate summit later this year, leading decisions makers from the BRIC block --Brazil, India, Russia and China-- will come together at a two-day meet starting in New Delhi on to discuss legal issues surrounding climate change.
Woolly mammoth killed off by climate change — by priyanka — last modified 19 August 2010
Climate change rather than the hunting skills of early man killed off the last of the woolly mammoths, according to a new study. Previously it was thought that mankind or even a giant comet impact killed off the ice age beasts around 20,000 years ago.
Weather unlikely to thaw deadlock on climate change — by priyanka — last modified 19 August 2010
This summer's extreme weather will spur more strident calls for action to combat global warming, but is unlikely to break a deadlock at UN climate talks about sharing the burden between rich and poor.
Fatal cloudburst devastates Himalayan desert town — by priyanka — last modified 18 August 2010
Even as the world's attention was focused on the floods in Pakistan, a rare and extreme cloudburst devastated the Himalayan town of Leh in Ladakh, India – normally one of the driest regions on Earth.
Climate Change Debate Rises with Pakistan Floods — by priyanka — last modified 17 August 2010
"If this is not God’s wrath, what is?" 40-year-old taxi driver Bakht Zada said of the massive floods in Pakistan that have swept away his life earnings.
Accelerating agro-meteorological services vital to climate change — by ravi — last modified 17 August 2010
Climate change is expected to profoundly affect the global agricultural scenario in the near future. Studies by the Inter-govermental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate that the earth's surface temperature could rise by 2.5-5.9 {+o}C by the end of this century compared to pre-industrial levels. This could trigger severe and more frequent weather disasters while dramatically changing the rainfall pattern and climate zones of countries.
Fires, flooding fit into climate change predictions — by priyanka — last modified 16 August 2010
This summer's weather disasters fit into the pattern forecast by climate scientists in key 2007 report on global warming. Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smoke-choked Moscow to water-logged Pakistan, the planet seems to be having a midsummer breakdown.
Study says rising temperatures thwart rice growth — by ravi — last modified 16 August 2010
A projected rise in temperatures because of climate change will slow the growth of rice production in Asia, an international team of scientists says in a new study.The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal of the U.S.-based National Academy of Sciences builds on previous findings that rising temperatures during the last 25 years have already cut the rice yield growth rate by 10 percent to 20 percent in several parts of Asia.
Analysis: Extreme weather plagues farming, talks flounder — by priyanka — last modified 13 August 2010
Global wheat markets reeling from Russian droughts, thousands of cattle killed by heat in Kansas, and countless crop acres wiped out by floods in Pakistan are glimpses of what can be expected as the world struggles to battle climate change.
Distribute foodgrains at very low or no cost, Supreme Court tells Centre — by ravi — last modified 13 August 2010
To deal with the problem of foodgrains rotting in godowns, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to consider distributing them at “very low cost” or “no cost” as a short term measure.
Survey reveals pollies' climate change confusion — by priyanka — last modified 12 August 2010
A new survey of Australian politicians shows a clear majority believe climate change is happening, but many appear to be unsure about some of its consequences.
Yes, climate change is a major crisis — by priyanka — last modified 12 August 2010
PAKISTAN is suffering its worst floods on record. Already, 1500 men, women and children have drowned, the UN fears a further six million lives will be lost without immediate assistance, and an estimated 14 million people so far have been directly affected by the crisis.
Cooking Up a Climate Deal — by priyanka — last modified 11 August 2010
Another round of negotiations towards a global treaty on climate change concluded in Bonn on Aug. 6, with activists calling on parties to rediscover a spirit of compromise and make offers rather than demands.
Pakistan floods: Climate change experts say global warming could be the cause — by ravi — last modified 11 August 2010
The world weather crisis that is causing floods in Pakistan, wildfires in Russia and landslides in China is evidence that global warming predictions are correct, according to climate change experts.
Changing weather pattern signals more rain for Ahmedabad — by ravi — last modified 10 August 2010
Amdavadis looking for respite from torrential rains have some bad news — though not for tomorrow or the day after. Weather pattern is changing and the city could be lashed by more heavy rains this monsoon and in coming years as it has been noted in the last decade that heavy rainfall events are increasing in the city.
Calamity: Cloudburst in Choglamsar, Ladakh — by priyanka — last modified 09 August 2010
Eccentric and unheard of cloudburst in Choglamsar, Ladakh, on August 6, claimed hundreds of lives while several hundreds are still missing. Buildings were razed, communication lines snapped and highways leading to Srinagar and Manali washed away. Massive destruction, caused by over 250 cm rainfall in an hour, resulted in unprecedented floods and mudslides in the centre of Ladakh.
Mexico foreign affairs minister to visit India from Aug 16 — by priyanka — last modified 06 August 2010
Ahead of the climate change negotiations, to be held in Cancun, Mexico, Patricia Espinosa, the country's foreign affairs minister and chairperson, 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will visit New Delhi from August 16.
Honey harvest turns bitter in State — by ravi — last modified 06 August 2010
Climate change has a direct impact on the production of honey from rubber plants in the State, recent research carried out by a team from the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, has revealed. The team, led by S. Devanesan, analysed the incidence of rainfall and honey yield in different districts.
Climate change a major challenge, Asean meeting told — by priyanka — last modified 05 August 2010
President of the 21st meeting of Asean Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN-21) Vann Monyneath, has stressed that climate change, which is Asean's big challenge, is likely to have huge impact on regional socio-economic development.
Barker puts low carbon growth at the heart of UK-India relationship — by priyanka — last modified 04 August 2010
Low carbon growth should be at the centre of the UK's special partnership with India, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said today as he addressed Indian and British companies.
A climate-change curse? — by priyanka — last modified 03 August 2010
According to UN climate-change experts, the melting of Himalayan glaciers threatens 1.3 billion Asians. Over a billion people in Asia depend on Himalayan glaciers for water, but experts say they are rapidly melting, thereby threatening to bring drought and disease to large swathes of the continent.
'India should accept emission cuts only by 2040' — by priyanka — last modified 02 August 2010
"India should commit itself to legally binding emission cuts only by 2040 if it wants to keep its growth intact and protect its poorest people," said Arvind Panagariya, noted Indian American economist and former chief economist of Asian Development Bank in an interview with Express.
Multiple cropping zones to protect agro-ecosystem — by ravi — last modified 02 August 2010
According to estimates, developing countries in the tropics are more susceptible to climate change damage than those in the temperate zones. Consequently, agriculture in the productive areas of Africa and South Asia will be amongst the worst affected. Almost 40% of the production potential in certain developing countries could be lost.
Multiple cropping zones to protect agro-ecosystem — by priyanka — last modified 02 August 2010
According to estimates, developing countries in the tropics are more susceptible to climate change damage than those in the temperate zones. Consequently, agriculture in the productive areas of Africa and South Asia will be amongst the worst affected. Almost 40% of the production potential in certain developing countries could be lost.
UK-India climate group meet initiates charter to curb carbon emission — by ravi — last modified 30 July 2010
In an important side event organised during the visit of UK Prime Minister David Cameron, the UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group met on Thursday to discuss laying down of a charter of principles, actions and mechanisms to cut carbon emissions and identify business opportunities to fight climate change in both the countries.
UK-India climate group meet initiates charter to curb carbon emission — by priyanka — last modified 30 July 2010
In an important side event organised during the visit of UK Prime Minister David Cameron, the UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group met on Thursday to discuss laying down of a charter of principles, actions and mechanisms to cut carbon emissions and identify business opportunities to fight climate change in both the countries.
India can afford to double share of renewable energy, says study — by priyanka — last modified 29 July 2010
India can afford to raise the share of renewable energy in national power output to 10% by 2015 from under 4% today, says a new report. A so-called national action plan on climate change recommends India should generate 10% of power from solar, wind, hydro power and other renewable energy sources by 2015, and 15% by 2020.
Food security in crisis soon — by ravi — last modified 29 July 2010
Agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan has warned that India’s food security is being steadily imperilled by the sharp decline in agricultural growth. Speaking on the Ministry of Earth Sciences Foundation Day Lecture 2010, Dr Swaminathan warned that in 2005-6, the agricultural growth was 5.2 per cent of GDP.
Demand mounts for redrafting climate change action plan — by ravi — last modified 28 July 2010
Even as the last date for filing objections to the draft Orissa Climate Change Action Plan ended, environmentalists and activists continued to demand that the action plan be redrafted.
Memo to David Cameron: surya is a word to use in India — by priyanka — last modified 29 July 2010
Here’s a word for David Cameron to use when he meets Manmohan Singh. Surya. It means ’sun’ in Sanskrit, the classical language of India, but the Indian Prime Minister will know that his British counterpart is not just commenting on the weather. For it stands for a project - in which he is reportedly taking a close interest - that could provide the best hope of preventing disease and the fastest way of combatting climate change, both at the same time.
Developing nations see Cancun climate deal tough — by priyanka — last modified 27 July 2010
Reaching a binding climate deal at the upcoming U.N. conference in Mexico will likely be difficult, delegates from a group of developing nations said on Monday, spurring further doubts about a global climate accord this year.
Hamid Ansari releases book titled 'India, Climate Change, and the Global Commons' — by priyanka — last modified 29 July 2010
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Encircling the Seamless - India, Climate Change, and the Global Commons" in the national capital on Wednesday, penned down by Professor A. Damodaran.
Urgent need for water management stressed at Sinquerim conference — by priyanka — last modified 28 July 2010
By 2035, India will face a 50% water deficit, a director of a US-based study centre has warned. Participating in 'The wars within' session at the 11th regulators and policy makers retreat at Sinquerim on Thursday, David Michel, senior associate and director of environment security program at Stimson Centre, Washington DC, spoke on India's water security.
Talk on climate change — by ravi — last modified 23 July 2010
KOCHI: Environment activists and scientists across the world have warned of shrinking of glaciers. But, are these glaciers in grave danger? Scientists involved in research on climate change have attempted to quantify the causes of the shrinking of these glaciers.
Delhi govt buildings to go 'green' — by ravi — last modified 22 July 2010
New Delhi: In tune with its climate change initiative, Delhi Government has begun the process of converting 15 existing government buildings into 'green buildings' by making them energy efficient.
India won’t waver from UN charter on climate change — by priyanka — last modified 22 July 2010
New Delhi: It is important to stick to the principle of equity on the issue of climate change as every citizen has an equal entitlement to the global atmospheric space, Vice President Hamid Ansari today said.
Vagaries of climate affect developing nations more than climate change — by ravi — last modified 21 July 2010
CHENNAI: The vagaries of climate affect developing nations more than climate change. Economic development is the only means to ensure security for the poorer people of the world, according to economist Arvind Panagariya.
Maldives Hosts Meeting for Forward Looking Climate Change Nations — by ravi — last modified 20 July 2010
The Maldives is hosting an innovative meeting of developing and rich world countries that want strong international action on climate change.The ‘Cartagena Group / Dialogue for Progressive Action’, is being held this Saturday and Sunday at Bandos Island resort, near the capital, Male.
Geoengineering can't please everyone — by priyanka — last modified 19 July 2010
Adding aerosols to the atmosphere will not counter global warming in all regions. Attempting to offset global warming by injecting sunlight-reflecting gases into the upper atmosphere isn't the quick fix for global climate change that advocates believe it might be, a new study finds.
UP vies for biggest carbon credit earner tag in India — by ravi — last modified 19 July 2010
Power-starved Uttar Pradesh has drawn up the country’s largest plan to earn carbon credits. The idea is to save power by distributing subsidised compact fluorescent lamps in exchange of the usual incandescent bulbs. By distributing about 1 crore subsidised CFLs, the state plans to ultimately save over 1,000 MW of peak hour electricity.
Disappearing wetlands; final call — by priyanka — last modified 16 July 2010
Wetlands are hotspots of rich biodiversity in South Asia. Unfortunately, the role of wetlands has been bypassed while making policies for climate change. Ritesh Kumar from Wetland International-South Asia stresses the urgency to guard them as they are important livelihood components.
Land Reforms Act to be made eco-friendly — by ravi — last modified 16 July 2010
BANGALORE: The state government has proposed to amend Karnataka Land Reforms Act to make availability of land easier for renewable energy (RE) projects. Speaking at the 14th annual general meeting of Indian Wind Power Association in Bangalore on Wednesday, energy department principal secretary K Jairaj said at present, providing land for RE projects has become a lengthy process. "Hence, we have proposed for amendment in the Land Reforms Act.
Halt de-greening moves: Ramesh — by priyanka — last modified 16 July 2010
Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh underlined the importance of putting a check on “de-greening” activities that were rendering the “Green India” project meaningless.
‘Green Cremation’ Gets A Second Look — by priyanka — last modified 15 July 2010
Unmindful of the monsoons lashing the Dehradun area in the Himalayan foothills in northern India, Girdhari Singh returns from work daily with a headload of wood that he finds along the road, and stacks it to dry in the cattleshed.
PM for quick release of adaptation fund — by priyanka — last modified 15 July 2010
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated her call to the developed nations specially Britain for quick release of climate change adaptation fund committed in the last Copenhagen summit for the most vulnerable countries (MVCs) like Bangladesh to tackle adverse impact of global warming.
Indian Ocean sea level rise threatens millions — by priyanka — last modified 15 July 2010
Sea levels are rising unevenly in the Indian Ocean, placing millions at risk along low-lying coastlines in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, scientists say in a study. Researchers from the University of Colorado and the National Center for Atmospheric Research say the rising sea levels are caused in part by climate change and are triggered by warming seas and changes to atmospheric circulation patterns.
Winds of change in steel city — by ravi — last modified 14 July 2010
CHANDIGARH: Infamous for leaving carbon footprints that make Punjab's steel city one of the most polluted places in the country, a few industries in Mandi Gobindgarh are now doing their bit for the environment by investing in wind energy.
32 Indian scientists in IPCC team for 5th report — by priyanka — last modified 14 July 2010
Thirty-two scientists from India have been selected by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to contribute to the fifth edition of its assessment report that is known to be the most exhaustive analysis of existing knowledge in climate science.
Climate change to hit the poor most in Orissa — by ravi — last modified 13 July 2010
By Sai Prasan; The Climate change has been taking place throughout the country in the last one decade. It has been specially intensified in the past three years. It's pace has been faster in the mineral rich states like Odisha and Jharkhand due to various reasons.
India sets an ambitious solar target — by manasi — last modified 09 July 2010
India plans to generate 20 gigawatts by 2020 using solar energy. The country's National Solar Mission, still in the draft stage, aims to launch a subsidised finance scheme to encourage three million households switch to solar power by 2012.
'India must drop negative stance in global talks' — by priyanka — last modified 13 July 2010
India needs to change its 'just say no' stance on issues like climate change and Doha and adopt a more balanced approach during multilateral negotiations, an Indian-origin Cambridge academic says.
Climate Change to be taught in ASEAN schools soon — by ravi — last modified 08 July 2010
Climate Change is no longer just an environmentalist’s issue. It has gradually evolved into a problem which requires collective expertise and full support of everyone – down to the youngest members of this generation.
New 'Climategate' inquiry mostly vindicates scientists — by priyanka — last modified 08 July 2010
Climate-change researchers at a British university failed to respond to critics in an open manner but hewed to high standards in their science and did not manipulate their data, according to findings released Wednesday of an independent review of hundreds of hacked e-mails.
Dutch review backs UN climate panel report — by priyanka — last modified 07 July 2010
A Dutch inquiry into the UN's climate science panel has found "no errors that would undermine the main conclusions" on probable impacts of climate change.
Climate change failed two crop cycles — by ravi — last modified 07 July 2010
India is among many developing countries whose agriculture has been impacted by climate change but the country has the capacity to adapt to changes, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the top government farm research body, said on Wednesday.
Report blames India, China for rise in carbon emissions — by priyanka — last modified 13 July 2010
In a relief to the industrialised nations, a Dutch environment report has blamed high growth in China and India for the rise in carbon emissions, saying they have "completely nullified" the reductions achieved by rich nations.
Monsoon to cover India in 4-5 days, worries over paddy progress — by ravi — last modified 05 July 2010
NEW DELHI: A testy south west monsoon, which was delayed by over a fortnight leading to jitters among agri economists over agricultural growth and food security, finally advanced to parts of north India bringing heavy rains over parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Chandigarh. But the monsoons are unlikely to cover the rest of the northwest region for another 4-5days and paddy sowing progress continues to worry, tied as it is inextricably to the steady progress of the monsoons.
Global warming's impact on Asia's rivers overblown — by ravi — last modified 05 July 2010
Freshwater flow dominated by monsoon rains rather than glacier run-off.
Jairam Ramesh calls for carbon budgeting to ensure equity — by priyanka — last modified 02 July 2010
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that India cannot accept any international agreement without equity and insisted on equitable access to global atmospheric space.
Climate change will have 'mixed' effect on Asian rivers — by ravi — last modified 01 July 2010
The effects on the Indus and Brahmaputra basins are likely to be 'severe' owing to the large numbers of people living in the area and their heavy dependence on irrigated agriculture.
Advisors urge new UK climate policies — by priyanka — last modified 01 July 2010
Major changes in policy are still needed to meet climate targets despite emission cuts brought about by the recession, say government advisors.
Australian Summit to Boost Global Defenses against Climate Change — by priyanka — last modified 20 September 2010
Researchers from around the world have gathered for Australia's first international conference focused entirely on adapting to the impact of climate change. Organizers of the meeting say the effects of a warming planet are already being felt and that societies need to learn how to cope.
Climate change complicates plant diseases of the future — by priyanka — last modified 06 September 2010
Human-driven changes in the earth's atmospheric composition are likely to alter plant diseases of the future. Researchers predict carbon dioxide will reach levels double those of the preindustrial era by the year 2050, complicating agriculture's need to produce enough food for a rapidly growing population.
Global Media Forum ends by urging people to learn to live with less — by priyanka — last modified 06 September 2010
How do we confront climate change in the future? That's the question 1,500 participants grappled with over three days at the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn.
New Survey Shows More People Are Not Concerned About Climate Change — by ravi — last modified 06 September 2010
A new survey shows that more people think climate change is nothing to worry about. Researchers who released the survey are meeting in the German city of Bonn to try to explain to the world the problems that global warming may cause.
Climate change sceptic scientists 'less prominent and authoritative' — by admin — last modified 23 June 2010
Scientists who believe in man-made climate change have better scientific credentials than global warming sceptics, according to a study.
India's 'climate change chair' at US design fest — by admin — last modified 08 September 2010
"My design had to follow an eco-friendly trail and a uniform colour palette that Asian designs are currently following in general. India has several eco-hazards and water is a major concern," Gupta told IANS.
Scientists to map north-east India's climate vulnerability — by admin — last modified 20 September 2010
A study will be conducted by a group of scientists to map climate change vulnerability and adaptive capacity of India’s north eastern states. With the completion deadline set for July, the information gathered will aid the region’s agriculture, forestry and watershed plans
Scientists Hope BP Oil Spill Offers Clues about Global Warming — by admin — last modified 06 September 2010
John Kessler, of the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University in College Station, has dedicated his life to understanding the effect of natural methane seepage on global climate.
Electric cars can't save climate: Experts — by admin — last modified 18 June 2010
The hope that battery-operated cars can save the earth's climate by reducing carbon emission is just a "fantasy".
Climate change 'dangerous for alpine regions' — by admin — last modified 06 September 2010
A new study has suggested that climate change can cause increasing and unpredictable hazard risks in mountainous regions.
Going green: Sustainable Urban Transport Project launched — by admin — last modified 02 September 2010
To encourage public transportation and go the green way, the urban development ministry on Wednesday launched the Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP) which will be first implemented in five Indian cities.
Now, IITs roped in for clean-Ganga plan — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
After two Ganga Action Plans failed to deliver the goods, seven major IITs of the country have joined hands to find ways to clean up the national river.
Leaders step up ‘resilient cities’ campaign — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
Mayors and local government leaders from more than 100 cities of India and seven countries of South Asia gathered in the Capital on Tuesday to attend the launch of a global campaign of ‘Making Cities Resilient’.
Monsoon activity over peninsular region to get a boost — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
Experts at the India Meteorological Department on Monday forecast that monsoon activity over the south peninsular region could be in for a further boost from Friday.
Climate change failed two crop cycles — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
India is among many developing countries whose agriculture has been impacted by climate change but the country has the capacity to adapt to changes, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the top government farm research body, said on Wednesday.
Environment Ministry to hold consultations on Green Mission — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
The Environment Ministry will hold a series of country-wide public meetings from next week to discuss the proposed Rs 44,000 crore Green Mission which aims to increase the total forest cover by 20 million hectares by 2020.
Dedicated satellites to monitor green house gases, forests — by admin — last modified 28 July 2010
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch dedicated satellites for monitoring green house gases and forest cover by 2012 and 2013 respectively, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Tuesday.
Clean Ganga by 2020, says Prime Minister — by admin — last modified 19 August 2010
Asserting that the UPA government was committed to cleaning up the Ganga, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said no untreated waste and industrial effluents would flow into the river by 2020.
India seeks global funding for 'Green Mission' — by admin — last modified 29 August 2010
Having unveiled its Rs 44,000 crore 'Green Mission' aiming to enhance its forest cover, India hopes to secure global funding to undertake the ambitious programme to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Green India Mission to double afforestation efforts by 2020 — by admin — last modified 18 August 2010
The Green India Mission, part of India's plan to fight climate change, proposed to double the area being taken up for afforestation and eco-restoration over the next decade.
Govt plans to increase green cover to check climate change — by admin — last modified 29 May 2010
As part of its efforts to check the climate change phenomenon, the government has come out with a mission document aiming to increase forest cover to serve as 'carbon sinks' removing greenhouse gases.
Govt proposes to leverage its forests at Oslo climate talks — by admin — last modified 19 August 2010
INDIA’S case for compensation and incentives for forestry as part of the climate change negotiations just got stronger. Ahead of the Oslo Conference on Climate and Forests later this week, the environment and forests ministry has finalised a draft document for the National Mission for a Green India.
MoEF in controversy over recycling licence — by admin — last modified 19 August 2010
The ministry of forests and environment (MoEF) finds itself in the throes of a fresh controversy. The only e-waste company Attero Recycling, to which MoEF has allotted a licence, has been caught reselling the waste rather than re-cycling it.
Govt in pact with Ansal for green construction — by admin — last modified 19 August 2010
The government on Tuesday announced its first tie up with a private real estate developer—Ansal Properties — to popularise an energy efficient construction style that will cut down carbon emission from large townships. This is part of the government’s national action plan on climate change.
Foreign consultants invited to save the Ganga — by admin — last modified 19 August 2010
The Government of India has invited global consultants to formulate an action plan to clean river Ganga, a senior Environment Ministry official said.
Cylone `Laila' to cause heavy rains — by admin — last modified 18 August 2010
Under the influence of cyclone 'Laila', north coastal Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience widespread rainfall with scattered heavy to very heavy falls (25 cms or more) and isolated extremely heavy falls during next 48 hours, according to the Meteorological Department.
All is not well on climate change — by admin — last modified 18 August 2010
Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for Science and Environment, argues that the Copenhagen Accord is only a simple ‘pledge’ and cannot be called a ‘commitment’. All countries are pledging to do what they can to reduce emissions without any legal agreement, and no one to wave a red flag, she argues.
Green habitat rules in a month — by admin — last modified 18 August 2010
The Government plans to introduce environment rating of habitats, a logical extension of its green rating for integrated habitat assessment (GRIHA) system for new buildings.
India's coastline Hazard line to be mapped — by admin — last modified 18 August 2010
In a unique initiative, the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) and the Survey of India (SoI) will map the entire 1500 km coastline to draw up a hazard based mapping process in order to help protect the coastal population from cyclones, tides and tsunami.
Remote villages emerge from darkness to light — by admin — last modified 23 July 2010
Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) is dispelling darkness from the remotest villages in China and Myanmar border with the light of solar energy. For several thousand villagers, tucked away hundreds of kilometers from Itanagar, it is a welcome journey from darkness to ligh
Khoshoo awards for energy efficiency, cutting waste — by admin — last modified 16 August 2010
Creating an ecology park at the edge of a bustling city and campaigning for better energy efficiency — these were the ideas recognised by the TN Khoshoo Memorial Award.
Environment ministry halts vedanta university — by admin — last modified 02 August 2010
The Environment ministry has put on hold the Rs 150-billion Vedanta University in Orissa following complaints of irregularities by Anil Aggarwal Foundation, the developer of the university.
Krishna heads to Kazakhstan, energy tops agenda — by admin — last modified 16 August 2010
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday headed to Kazakhstan, the oil-rich Central Asian nation, for a three-day visit during which the two countries will firm up a road-map for taking their ties to a new level.
On Collission Course — by admin — last modified 02 September 2010
Prospective buyers will have to wait a while to find out what mileage their new car gives them and if it matches the best in the industry.
Small cities put metros to shame in cleanliness ratings — by admin — last modified 12 May 2010
They may not have the glamourous tag but when it comes to cleanliness and sanitation, smaller cities like Chandigarh, Mysore, Surat, Tiruchirapalli and Jamshedpur have beaten the metros in the sanitation ratings released by the Union urban development ministry on Monday.
India gets the world’s largest carbon credit project — by ram — last modified 31 July 2010
UN under the CDM has given clearance to Bureau of Energy Efficiency for the world’s grandest carbon credit project that would replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs. The project which will help prevent 40 million tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere annually is being embraced as an investor attractive business model.
UN will not be doing any comprehensive climate deal in this year — by Ram — last modified 23 July 2010
KOENIGSWINTER, Germany — Outgoing U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer shot down expectations of a comprehensive climate treaty this year, saying Monday that a major U.N. conference in December would yield only a first answer on curbing greenhouse gases and also said that the next major U.N. climate conference in Cancun, Mexico
Top scientists named to reviewing the work of the U.N. scientific panel on climate change — by ram — last modified 31 July 2010
AMSTERDAM — A former Princeton University president was named Monday to head a prestigious 12-member group reviewing the work of the U.N. scientific panel on climate change, whose mistakes have undermined public confidence that global warming is happening and The council, based in the Dutch capital, said the committee will review how the U.N. panel ensures the quality of the data from more than 2,000 scientists that feed into its authoritative reports, published every four or five years.
Germany and Mexico co-sponsor informal climate change talks — by Ram — last modified 04 May 2010
Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany, gave the opening remarks at a climate change conference hosted jointly by Mexico and Germany. The chancellor said that countries must realise how much needs to be done to achieve the 2-degree goal. During her speech, she urged nations to amp up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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“Government must adapt agriculture to climate change” say experts — by ram — last modified 31 July 2010
In the national conference on ‘Ensuring Food Security in a Changing Climate' panelists raised concerns on Government’s unpreparedness to meet the problem of climate change impact on agriculture and food sector. The Centre’s role in reducing the impact was emphasised and recommendations were made in the deliberations that saw participation from 200 people from 22 States.
India announces SAARC climate change fund — by admin — last modified 02 August 2010
“I am happy to announce the setting up of an ‘India Endowment for Climate Change in South Asia’ to help member states in meeting urgent adaptation and capacity building needs,” Dr. Singh said.
Groundwater reaches alarming stage in Tamil Nadu — by admin — last modified 29 April 2010
With only 3% groundwater left, state’s surface water resources have reached a critical point, says state PWD study. Farmers of the state are being largely blamed for their reckless consumption of water.
Bangladesh: Nine projects to fight climate change — by admin — last modified 28 April 2010
The Climate Change Fund Trustee has sanctioned Tk 46.50 crore for initiating nine new projects led by various government agencies to fight the impacts of global warming. Besides the projects, the State Minister for Environment and Forests has also approved the policy guidelines of Climate Change Fellowship.
India gets two more earthquake observatories — by ram — last modified 20 September 2010
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is setting up two more Multi-parametric Geophysical Observatories to monitor earthquake prone areas of Andaman Islands and Shillong, Meghalaya. Equipped with seismographs and accelerographs it will provide real time data to the scientists.
India on a Green Mission — by admin — last modified 26 April 2010
India’s environment ministry is set to frame the blueprint for Green India Mission to increase forest cover, after holding extensive public consultations in five different parts of the country. The consultations will be organised by Centre for Environment and Education in order to make the programme inclusive and participatory.
Scientists raise alarm on the 'missing heat gap' — by admin — last modified 26 April 2010
In a report published in the journal Science, scientists have pointed out that much of the energy created are missing and could come back to haunt sooner or later. The heat gap hasn't left the climate system but couldn’t be detected with satellites, sensors or other technology, the authors said.
Choosing the next UN climate change chief — by admin — last modified 23 April 2010
The United Nations is seeking a new climate chief to head the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Back to climate BASICs in Cape Town — by admin — last modified 02 August 2010
With no signs of closing the trust gap between the rich industrialised countries and the developing nations, the meeting of Brazil, South Africa, India and China (BASIC) in Cape Town later this week will be watched by both sides for indications on the course of future negotiations.
Climate Change and Economy: In search of a fine balance — by admin — last modified 27 July 2010
"The most vulnerable country in the world to climate change is India," said Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh a few days ahead of the Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change held in December 2009. This was more than a candid statement of an “emerging power”. The government of India seems fully convinced of the danger climate change poses to its great dreams.
Scientists call for research on climate link to geological hazards — by admin — last modified 20 September 2010
Experts say suggestions that climate change could trigger more volcanoes and earthquakes are speculative, but there is enough evidence to take the threat seriously
India likely to get good rains this year — by admin — last modified 19 April 2010
“There are many other factors along with El Nino which affect rainfall in India” says Sonu Aggrawal, MD of Weather Risk Management Services, Delhi based private weather forecaster.
Climate change debate hots up — by admin — last modified 13 April 2010
NEW DELHI: For the second day in a row, Delhi continued to sizzle under a sweltering 41.6 degree Celsius, six degrees above normal, making Monday the hottest April 12 in the past five years.
Glacier fiasco a case of human error: Pachauri — by admin — last modified 30 July 2010
In Devil's Advocate this week, Karan Thapar speaks to Dr Rajendra Pachauri, the chairperson of the Inter Governmental Panel on Climate (IPCC) Change and tries to find out whether the credibility of the organisation has been damaged due to the forecast fiasco, or is the press being unfair?
Climate change already killing 150,000 a year in low-income economies: WHO — by admin — last modified 29 July 2010
Climate change has begun to affect human health, leading to a rise in cases related to stomach ailments and vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. This has been indicated in a report in the recent bulletin of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Climate fight: India rejects US pressure tactics — by admin — last modified 20 September 2010
In the first international meet of the year on climate change in Mexico, the battlelines were again drawn as US tried to push for a small coterie of countries to lead the talks but developing countries, including India, opposed diluting the primacy of the formal talks under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The meeting was called by Mexico, which will become the official chair of the UN talks and take over from Denmark in December.
Green climate fund needed to tackle climate change — by admin — last modified 29 July 2010
A green climate fund was essential to help the poor tackle the effects of climate change, global aid agency Oxfam International said Wednesday.'We will push for the fund and its proper implementation in the COP-16 summit in Mexico this November,' the NGO said in a statement.
How Will Climate Change Affect India's Monsoon Season — by admin — last modified 26 March 2010
Scientists at the University of Liverpool are investigating the anticipated effects of climate change on India's monsoon season and the impact that alterations in India's water cycle will have on the country's people, agriculture and wildlife.
National climate change adaptation fund needed — by nupur — last modified 02 September 2010
A new study by Oxfam India and the Centre for Budget and Government Accountability (CBGA) has called for a National Adaptation Fund to provide dedicated financial resources to sectors vulnerable to climate change.
India eyes millions in green funds from coal tax — by nupur — last modified 27 July 2010
India proposed on Friday a small tax on production of coal to raise millions of dollars for a National Clean Energy Fund that could help the world's fourth biggest polluter to shift to a low-carbon economy.
India's per capita CO2 emissions to rise three-fold by 2030 — by nupur — last modified 02 August 2010
India’s per capita carbon dioxide emissions will increase by nearly three-fold to 3.5 tonnes by 2030, the Economic Survey 2009-10 said on Thursday.
Bangladesh in need of funds for climate change adaptation — by nupur — last modified 02 August 2010
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently requested the donors for quick disbursement of the climate change adaptation and mitigation fund to counter the adverse impact of the changing climate on Bangladesh. The country is in quick need of these funds, promised at the COP-15 summit in Copenhagen in December last year, for adaptation and mitigation- particularly for least developed countries (LDCs) and low lying coastal countries.
Bangladesh in need of funds for climate change and mitigation — by nupur — last modified 09 March 2010
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently requested the donors for quick disbursement of the climate change adaptation and mitigation fund to counter the adverse impact of the changing climate on Bangladesh. The country needs such funds quickly promised in the COP-15 summit in Copenhagen in December last for adaptation and mitigation, particularly for least developed countries (LDCs) and low lying coastal countries.
India, Bhutan discuss growing climate change-resistant crops — by nupur — last modified 30 July 2010
India and Bhutan have discussed the possibility of developing crops resistant to climate change in a bid to keep agriculture apace with warmer global condition.
India, Bhutan discuss growing climate change-resistant crops — by nupur — last modified 03 March 2010
India and Bhutan have discussed the possibility of developing crops resistant to climate change in a bid to keep agriculture apace with warmer global condition.
Himalayan glaciers’ melting poses threat, not only to Bhutan, but the entire South Asia — by nupur — last modified 20 September 2010
Reports indicate that the melting of the Himalayan glaciers is threatening the kingdom of Bhutan, the impacts of which will adversely affect the entire South Asian region.
Crops will be hit in developing world hardest — by manasi — last modified 02 March 2010
 
Pakistan most vulnerable to climate change — by bhairab — last modified 28 July 2010
Environmental experts have warned that climate change will have disastrous consequences for Pakistan if the government continued to soft-pedal on the issue. The members of the sub- committee for climate change decided to play key role, as the government has failed to fulfill its responsibility.
Maldives wants India’s help in climate change battle — by nupur — last modified 28 July 2010
Maldives sought India’s cooperation in accessing new technologies and data-gathering to tackle climate change and said it was working with other countries to launch an “Asian Initiative” to mitigate global warming, which threatens to submerge the island.
Drought and Disease Resistant Tea Plants Introduced in Sri Lanka — by nupur — last modified 23 July 2010
Sri Lanka’s Tea Smallholding Authority introduces two new varieties of modified tea plants in order to tackle increased global demand for purity and in an attempt to put an end to the damage caused by adverse weather conditions.
India to have its own panel on climate change: Jairam Ramesh — by nupur — last modified 28 July 2010
Jairam Ramesh, India’s union Environment Minister announced the set up of an independent panel to monitor climate change. This will follow a “four by four assessment" i.e. four sectors - agriculture, health, water and forests; and four regions- Himalayan ecosystems, coastal areas, Western Ghats and the northeast.
India has access to only 4% of the world’s water reserves — by nupur — last modified 29 July 2010
Water problems might not be the highlighting points of the climate change discussions but their due importance towards economic growth and sustainability has been realised. India feeds about 17% of the world’s population but has access to only 4% of water reserves. This calls for an urgent need towards the set up of an appropriate water management system.
Bangladesh riverbed cleaning drive goes futile — by nupur — last modified 02 March 2010
A riverbed cleaning drive initiated by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority is becoming completely ineffective with tonnes of waste being disposed into the waters everyday.It is feared that unless urgent action is taken to prevent this, it is likely to remain a lifeless pit.
Climate change fuelling conflict — by arpan — last modified 29 July 2010
Climate change impacts on food insecurity, water, and frequent natural disasters pose risks of increased political instability and violent conflicts. Climate change mitigation and adaptation should be conflict sensitive, says a new report by International Alert.
Women central to efforts to deal with climate change: report — by arpan — last modified 30 July 2010
UNFPA's latest report says the international community must take into account the needs and rights of women in developing climate related policies, programmes and treaties to make its efforts succeed.
India government report challenges Himalayan glacial melt — by arpan — last modified 20 November 2009
Environment Ministry of India, in a controversial report, claims that although many Himalayan glaciers are retreating, there is no conclusive scientific evidence to point at climate change as the cause.
Mounting extinction crisis on Earth — by arpan — last modified 30 July 2010
The latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species shows that globally 17,291 species out of the 47,677 assessed ones are facing extinction.
India predicts critical impacts of climate change — by arpan — last modified 29 July 2010
India’s Environment Ministry's report which is to be officially submitted at Copenhagen, predicts rise in sea levels, lower farm yields and thinner forests.
Crops will be hit in developing world hardest — by manasi — last modified 29 June 2010
A new report by a leading US-based organisation predicts a gloomy future for agriculture in developing countries, particularly in South Asia. It says climate change may result in large drops in crop yields by 2050.
Bangladesh to host research centre on climate adaptation — by manasi — last modified 02 March 2010
An international research and training centre on climate change on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka will provide insight on community adaptation and provide students a first-hand exposure of ground realities.
India may go for unilateral mitigation measures — by manasi — last modified 15 September 2009
India's environment minister Jairam Ramesh has announced that the country may voluntarily take on unilateral mitigation measures with broadly indicative targets as part of its response to climate change.
Brick kilns in Bangladesh to use clean energy — by manasi — last modified 11 September 2009
The brick kiln industry in Bangladesh is all set to go green. Deals signed with Denmark and World Bank will pave way for adoption of new technologies and purchase of greenhouse gas emissions reductions at various stages of production and construction.
Millions of Bangladeshis at risk due to rising sea levels — by manasi — last modified 06 June 2010
Scientific research indicates that around 20 million people in Bangladesh’s low-lying areas face threat from sea level rise. Flood waters are increasing soil salinity, thus affecting the rice cultivation.
Annual cost of climate change much higher Study — by manasi — last modified 28 August 2009
A new study says that the UN has underestimated financial burden of global warming and puts the figure at US$ 300 billion, three times more than the UNFCCC estimates. The study says that many hidden factors were not taken into account.
New genes help rice adapt to deep water — by manasi — last modified 03 September 2009
Japanese scientists have discovered two snorkel genes that allow rice crops in lowland areas to grow even when exposed to heavy floods. By elongating its stem with rising water levels, the high yielding plant variety will help boost crop yield in rain-fed areas of Asia and Africa.
Flying frog discovered in the Himalayas — by manasi — last modified 23 July 2010
A newly released WWF report details discovery of hundreds of species including a smallest deer, a ‘flying frog’ and a 100-million-year old gecko. Scientists from various organisations have found these creatures between 1998 and 2008.
Climate change fight to cost $300 billion a year — by manasi — last modified 28 August 2009
A top UN climate change official has put the cost of combating climate change at roughly US$ 300 billion a year. It includes the expenditure that is to be incurred both on mitigation and adaptation.
Ganges River Dolphins in dire straits — by manasi — last modified 04 December 2009
A study reveals that human activities like dam building and poaching for oil pose a serious threat to the dolphins of the Brahmaputra river system in India. It advocates community involvement as the best conservation strategy.
Construction project taps wind energy — by manasi — last modified 27 June 2010
Erratic power supply had escalated the cost of a housing project in western India till the builder switched to a windmill. Now in its second phase, the project uses wind energy to run machines and elevators while construction work goes on uninterrupted.
Tuvalu aims to become carbon-free by 2020 — by manasi — last modified 24 July 2009
Tuvalu, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean, plans to fuel its entire economy with renewable energy by 2020. Threatened by rising sea levels, the country of 12,000 inhabitants aims to abandon all fossil fuels in the near future.
Global warming may halve Bangladesh rice yields — by manasi — last modified 02 September 2010
Rice yield in Bangladesh is projected to decline by almost 50% by 2070, and pose a serious food crisis in the country. Scientists are attributing the cause to an increase in daily temperatures and fluctuations in rainfall patterns.
Save monsoons, Greenpeace tells Indian PM — by manasi — last modified 15 July 2009
A new Greenpeace study has warned that the phenomenon of global warming will significantly affect the Indian monsoons leaving an adverse impact on people.
Alien species threaten livelihoods in poor countries — by admin — last modified 29 May 2010
Increased movement of alien species induced by climate change is destroying natural systems in developing countries. Biodiversity experts warn that local natives face a risk of extinction due to competition for food, habitats and resources.
Climate change to hit 375 million by 2015: Oxfam — by admin — last modified 27 July 2010
Climate change related disasters could increase the number of affected people by more than half in the next six years, and overwhelm the world's current humanitarian aid capacity, says Oxfam's report.
2009 crunch year for world's forests — by manasi — last modified 15 July 2009
An international environmental charity has called for forests to be included in the new climate change agreement at Copenhagen this year. Curbing deforestation is critical to climate change mitigation and can reduce 50% costs by 2030.
Maldives to become world's first carbon-neutral country — by manasi — last modified 02 September 2010
Maldivian President has announced his government's plan to make the country 'carbon-neutral' in next 10 years. The government is working with international climate energy experts to bring about a “radical shift” from fossil fuel to allow the island nation achieve its goal.
Climate change eroding global fishery reserves — by manasi — last modified 15 July 2009
Fish which forms an important component of diet and income of millions across the world is under severe threat caused by climate change. A new study ranks Bangladesh and Pakistan among countries where warmer ocean temperatures and loss of habitat are depleting the stock of this protein-rich marine species.
Pakistani village shines in dark — by manasi — last modified 30 July 2010
Use of solar power has not only helped villagers of Arab Goth in Pakistan to shun fossil fuels but also generate income through more working hours. Started by a local NGO, the project plans to illuminate around 8,000 additional rural homes in the energy-deficient country.
Brown clouds threaten health in Asian cities — by admin — last modified 15 July 2009
Man-made atmospheric brown clouds fed by black carbon and soot are masking Asian cities and causing glacial melting and extreme weather events, says the latest UNEP report. These clouds containing toxic particles and carcinogens risk the health and livelihoods of three billion people, warn scientists.
Warming of oceans threatening coral species — by admin — last modified 26 July 2010
A new global study says a third of the world's coral reefs are facing extinction due to climate change and ocean acidification. These endangered 'rainforests of the oceans' are home to one-third of the world's marine species.