greenhouse gases

Tohoku Earthquake Released 7,000 Tons Of Greenhouse Gases

Actual measurements of halocarbon emissions suggest that government reports have underestimated the levels of gases released by the 2011 earthquake.

Paying For Stored Carbon: Possible, But Complex

Indonesia’s success on carbon storage payments shows a way forward despite global stalling, says Julian Caldecott.

Reduction In Greenhouse Gases Could Save Chinese Lives, Study

Global abatement of greenhouse gas emissions could save between 0.3-0.7 million premature deaths in the year 2030, two-thirds of which would be in China, reports a new study.

Asia’s Consuming Classes & The Environment

How Asia's growing class of consumers decides to spend their money will have major consequences for the environment, writes Adrian Hayes.

PM Singh: India To Double Renewable Energy Capacity By 2017

During his keynote speech at yesterday's Fourth Clean Energy Ministerial, PM Manmohan Singh pledged to double India's renewable energy capacity by 2017.

Growing More Oil Palm For Biofuels May Accelerate Climate Change

Growing oil palm to make 'green' biofuels in Southeast Asia could be accelerating the effects of climate change, say scientists.

Study: Plunge In Greenhouse Gases Caused Antarctic Glaciation 34m Years Ago

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels plunged by 40 percent before and during the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet 34 million years ago, according to a new study.

Australia’s Burping Cows More Climate Friendly Than Thought

Australia’s huge cattle herd in the north of the country might be burping less planet-warming methane emissions than thought.