The rise in sea level of about 45 cm (18 inches) from global warming could cost the Bangladeshis around three-quarters of their famous mangrove forests. That global warming is real is a fact they

After months of wavering and foot-dragging, Japan will seek ratification of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on curbing global warming during a 150-day ordinary Diet session that is to open in January,

Together, climate change and ozone depletion is proving to be a lethal combination likely to significantly increase the hazards to health and environment, beyond current projections, according to

Madras-based Hydrodrive Systems and Controls, a company that manufactures energy saving devices, claims it has developed an all-fuel catalytic converter. The device pre-treats fuel for clean

The Union Government has issued guidelines on sustainability of drinking water sources through water conservation, rain water harvesting and groundwater recharge. A sum of Rs 36 crore had been

Australia's Labor opposition yesterday set out to woo the green vote, pledging to ratify the ailing Kyoto protocol on climate change if it wins a tough November 10 general election. The 1997

The European Union would have the first international market place for trade in the gases responsible for global warming under proposals to be unveiled by the European Commission later this month.

Canadian aluminum producer Alcan Inc said yesterday the company will reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 500,000 tonnes in a new program during the next four years.