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Climate goals: Can investor activism deliver what govts could not?
The moves by investors and accounting innovations by economists and auditors could make a critical difference on the margin. Call it Plan B; there is no Plan C, writes T N Ninan
Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26
Brazil is seen by some carbon market experts as the most outspoken hold-out on certain issues under Article 6 viewed by many nations as an impediment to a deal
 "Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26")
India can guide the world in dealing with climate change: Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed India in a position where it can guide the world in dealing with the crisis of climate change, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said here on Friday.
 "India can guide the world in dealing with climate change: Minister")
Amazon, Apple, Mahindra join coalition to drive zero-carbon tech demand
The Coalition has been launched at the COP26 Summit being held in Glasgow
 "Amazon, Apple, Mahindra join coalition to drive zero-carbon tech demand")
COP26: 'End of coal is in sight' as more than 70 nations join new pact
The British government said on Wednesday it expected 190 nations and organisations to sign the non-binding pledge
 "COP26: 'End of coal is in sight' as more than 70 nations join new pact")
Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges
The researchers said that by plugging satellite measurements of CO2 into an Earth-systems model, they were able to detect small reductions in atmospheric concentration of the gas over the US
 "Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges")
COP26: Countries pledge to phase out climate culprit coal in new pact
Poland, Vietnam and Chile among those pledging to phase out fossil fuel for first time
 "COP26: Countries pledge to phase out climate culprit coal in new pact")
New climate target poses upside risks to renewable growth outlook: Fitch
At the 2021 Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, Modi outlined a net zero emissions target by 2070 for India
 "New climate target poses upside risks to renewable growth outlook: Fitch")
Coal in the crosshairs as UN climate summit stirs clean energy pledges
Planned announcements are meant to help speed a transition to cleaner forms of energy that scientists and world leaders say are needed quickly to slash greenhouse gas emissions
 "Coal in the crosshairs as UN climate summit stirs clean energy pledges")
Net-zero target viable? Study shows emissions are back to pre-Covid levels
The world's strong economic rebound has created a surge in demand for energy, and the global energy system is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels
Whose net zero future?
India is in a fortunate position in that almost every action to improve productivity and equity will be carbon reducing
 "Whose net zero future?")
Best of BS Opinion: Covaxin gets a booster, pandemic risk in IPOs, and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Covaxin gets a booster, pandemic risk in IPOs, and more")
Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'
In 2019, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew 3.7%, the corresponding increase for China and Russia was 0.7%
 "Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'")
Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India
In a statement, RBI said it broadly supports the NGFS declaration
 "Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India")
Glasgow COP26: Financiers with $130-trillion purse make climate vows
An announcement made at the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland commits its over 450 signatories to assuming a "fair share" of the effort to wean the world off fossil fuels.
 "Glasgow COP26: Financiers with $130-trillion purse make climate vows")
India's green shoots for the planet
Its Panchamrita pledge at Glasgow burnishes its climate credentials, but a perilous future awaits the world
 "India's green shoots for the planet")
'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26
She invited world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and business leaders to stand with her generation and back the innovations, solutions and projects working to repair the planet
 "'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26")
Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill
n the 11-page notice letter, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) accuses the Secretary of the Interior and BOEM of violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)
 "Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill")
COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets
At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?
 "COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets")
TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper
What will be the economic impact of India's emission-reduction commitments at COP26? What role will Intel play in India's 5G and EV goals? Will the US Fed announce a taper today? All answers here
 "TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper")
