More than 90 per cent of Brazilians worry about the environment – but less than a fifth have changed consumption patterns, says a study.

Rural communities aren't taking up cleaner, more efficient cookstoves as quickly as anticipated, a study in Pakistan has found.

A proposed 'planetary boundary' of available biomass should be added to the nine existing environmental tipping points, a conference hears.

Scientists learn today whether efforts to have more attention paid to science and technology at the Rio+20 Summit in June have paid off.

A new international study shows that hydrogen fluoride emissions from brick kilns can seriously affect farming.

The creation of a CDM Hub in Uganda will give companies training and advice in registering and selling carbon credits.

Deaths caused by inhaling smoke from landscape fires is highest in parts of Africa and Asia, a major science conference heard last week.

Leading environmental scientists have said relying on GDP to measure economic wealth ignores overall well-being.

Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.

First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.

The Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.

There are research gaps in assessing whether clean cookstoves have the desired health effects, say researchers.

Researchers are turning rice-farming waste into paper and insecticide while cutting down on carbon emissions.

A single global research strategy to tackle environmental change and sustainable development has been agreed.

Chinese and Indian plans to use batteries to store solar power could drive up lead emissions.

The UN Development Fund has announced plans for climate-friendly brick kilns to reduce Bangladesh's emissions.

Replacing indoor open fires in rural areas of Guatemala with chimney stoves has reduced clinic visits for respiratory illnesses by 26-45%.

'Nanoadditives' can improve the performance of biofuels, and reduce smoke and other toxic emissions in diesel engines, say researchers.

India's newly launched black carbon research initiative will aim to better understand the effects of soot on climate change.

An award-winning solar cooker, which also provides heat and electricity, could be appropriate for Quinghai's Tibetan nomads.