Controlling population in poor countries won't save climate, say scientistsSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - A new study has found that the population explosion in poor countries will contribute little to climate change, and controlling their numbers won't save climate. According to a report in The Times, the study was carried out by David Satterthwaite, of the International Institute for Environment and Development, a think-tank based in London.
Denver released largest amount of greenhouse gases this yearSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has determined that Denver, US, released the largest amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) and Barcelona, Spain, the smallest amount this year. The study documented how differences in climate, population density and other factors affect GHG emissions in global cities.
Recession to bring biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions in 40 yearsSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - The worldwide recession might have sent the financial markets in a tizzy, but reports indicate that it is also likely to bring the biggest annual fall in the world's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 40 years. According to a report by BBC news, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that global CO2 emissions will fall by more than 2 percent during 2009.
City dwellers cause fewer greenhouse-gas emissions than country folkSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - In a surprising new research, scientists have determined that people living in cities are responsible for far fewer greenhouse-gas emissions than people dwelling in the countryside. According to a report in New Scientist, the reason for this discrepancy is that city dwellers generally live closer to the places where they work, shop and play, and are more likely to walk, cycle or use public transport than suburbanites or country folk.
'India gives breakthrough on climate change talks'September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Indian plans to set numerical targets for curbing greenhouse gas emissions were described Friday as a breakthrough that challenges the US and other rich nations over climate change action. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told The Times of London legislation was being drafted to limit India's carbon footprint ahead of a UN climate change summit in Copenhagen December.
Condoms cheapest way to fight climate change: ReportSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Condoms are the cheapest way to reduce carbon emissions, claims a controversial new report. According to the report for the UK's Optimum Population Trust, putting the brake on global population growth would be five times cheaper than any other method of tackling the world's greenhouse gases.
Stressed crops emit more methane emissions than previously thoughtAugust 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists at the University of Calgary (U of C) in Canada have found that methane emission by stressed crops could be a bigger problem in global warming than previously thought. According to a U of C study, when crops are exposed to environmental factors that are part of climate change - increased temperature, drought and ultraviolet-B radiation - some plants show enhanced methane emissions.
Plants under stress emit more methane, worsen global warmingAugust 18th, 2009 TORONTO - Methane emission by plants in dry or drought prone areas could aggravate global warming more than previously suspected, says a new study. A University of Calgary (U-C) study warns that plants exposed to environmental factors -- rising temperature, drought and ultraviolet-B radiation -- show enhanced methane emissions.
Current methods for monitoring CO2 emissions have limitationsAugust 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new report has determined that the current methods for estimating greenhouse gas emissions have limitations that make it difficult to monitor CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions and verify an international climate treaty. This is part of a new National Research Council letter report to the administrator of NASA, Charles F.
Trains much more harmful for climate than planesJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - A new study has suggested that greenhouse gas emissions generated by trains are much more higher than those produced by an airplane. Unlike previous studies on transport emissions, this one looks beyond what is emitted by different types of car, train, bus or plane while their engines are running and includes emissions from building and maintaining the vehicles and their infrastructure, as well as generating the fuel to run them.
1 litre of milk can generate 1 kg of CO2May 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have determined that each litre of milk produced in New Zealand can generate nearly 1kg of greenhouse gases - about 85 percent of it on-farm. According to a report in NZPA (New Zealand Press Association), each litre of milk produced causes the emission of greenhouse gases equivalent to 940g of carbon dioxide, meaning New Zealand's leading diary Fonterra's 15 billion litres of milk would produce nearly 15 million tonnes of carbon.
Report: Climate-change diasters kill 300,000 people a year, cause $125 billion in lossesMay 29th, 2009 Climate-change diasters kill 300,000 a yearLONDON — Climate-change disasters kill around 300,000 people a year and cause about $125 billion in economic losses, mainly from agriculture, a think-tank led by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan reported Friday.
UK Govt. advisor asks people to stop lamb, beer consumption to save the planetMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - A Government adviser in the U.K. suggests that people stop consuming lamb and beer to save the planet.
Cities harm climate less than rural areasMarch 24th, 2009 LONDON - A new report has indicated that the greenhouse gas emissions of large cities are far below those of rural areas, which means city dwellers harm climate less. According to a report in New Scientist, David Dodman at the International Institute for Environment and Development in London, who led the study, said previous claims that cities contribute disproportionately to global climate change are unfounded.
Children come with a high carbon cost!March 16th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, a statistician in the US has suggested that every individual is not only liable for the greenhouse gas emissions caused by him, but also for his children, and further descendants. According to a report in New Scientist, the statistician in question is Paul Murtaugh, from Oregon State University in Corvallis, US.
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