Can Stavros Dimas successfully defend the environment against economic gloom?

With developed economies staring at a recession, talks of the global financial meltdown forcing climate change negotiations into a freeze have gained ground. The collateral damage from the financial contagion closest home could be to India

European parliament leaders will bring forward a vote on steps to combat climate change to try and gain influence in a power struggle with member states, parliament sources said on Thursday.

The parliament, which has so far taken a strong line on protecting the environment, wants to regain influence on EU plans to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by a fifth by 2020.

The world should take a leaf from US President Franklin Roosevelt's playbook for tackling the Great Depression and fund a "Green New Deal" to fight climate change, a UN agency proposed.

Europe's local authorities and bus companies will have to buy greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles in future, following a vote by European Union lawmakers.

The move is expected to boost eco-friendly vehicles by increasing their share of local governments' annual demand for around 110,000 cars, 110,000 vans, 35,000 lorries and 17,000 buses in the EU.

BEIJING: Chinese greenhouse gas pollution could more than double within two decades, a Chinese state research institute said in a study that casts stark light on the industrial giant's role in stoking global warming.

Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to launch Carbon Credit Project to make Islamabad a carbon neutral city.

The project is aimed at decreasing carbon emissions in the city and controlling global warming. The CDA has identified some sources to utilise them for carbon credits, said Sajjad Shah, CDA Environment Wing

To spread awareness about environmental issues, Greenpeace India has set up a stall at the CII Fair being held at Parade Ground in Sector 17. The group is also enlisting volunteers to creating awareness about deforestation, industrial pollution and climate change.

The campaign also includes educating people about increasing the mileage of their cars and reducing carbon dioxide emission.