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Climate change: Study maps rise in non-CO2 emission from cropland based agriculture over 30 years

The agricultural sector is the world’s largest source of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and nitrous oxide (N2O), both of which contribute significantly to climate change.

Climate change, Arctic warming will cost the world $70 trillion: Study

Climate change leading to rise in temperatures will effect the final dotted line of the world.

Ill-effects of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana not limited to Delhi or NCR; it grips entire country, impacts climate system

The practice of crop residue burning started with mechanised harvesting in 1980s, for both paddy and wheat residues as it leaves taller stubbles of 1-2 ft compared with less than 6 inch in manual harvesting.

Indian scientists say don’t blame Nitrogen fertilizers for global warming

In a twist to climate change debate, Indian scientists have shown that there is a need to take into account cooling effects of Nitrogen used in agriculture while assessing its overall "temperature change potential" and not just its warming effect.

Majority of Renault cars sold in Europe may not offer a diesel engine option

The carmaker expects this as an outcome of the high costs involved in meeting stricter European emission norms