1. Brazil pledges big emissions cut - 16 Nov 2009, HT

Brazil pledges big emissions cut Brazil has become the first major developing country to announce 36.1 to 38.9 per cent cut in carbon emissions by 2020, putting pressure on developed nations to do the same.The cut will be in accordance with the projected emission figures of the South American nation..

2. WB to help Himachal become carbon-neutral state - 14 Nov 2009, GC

WB to help Himachal become carbon-neutral state Shimla, Nov 14  The World Bank has given an in principle go-ahead to help Himachal Pradesh become a carbon-neutral state, according to a state government release today. The WB authorities conveyed their decision at a high level mid-term meeting of the..

3. Black carbon can't be linked to global warming: Pachauri - 17 Nov 2009, TOI

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