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Stop developing new oil, gas, coalfields to avert climate crisis, says IEA
Within three decades, the role of fossil fuels should reverse entirely -- from 80% of global energy needs today to barely a fifth by mid-century.
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Best of BS Opinion: Mamata wins, climate change, corporate sector, and more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Monday
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Zero-zero, net zero
The good news is that climate change is back on the agenda. The bad news is that we are discussing the wrong things
How climate change is killing coral reef in the pristine Chagos Archipelago
Research shows marine heat waves are now about 20 times more likely than they were just four decades ago, and they tend to be hotter and last longer
 "How climate change is killing coral reef in the pristine Chagos Archipelago")
Climate crisis not America's fight alone, but global one: Joe Biden
President Joe Biden asserted that he pushed for the US to meet its international obligations to slow the impact of climate change
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Warming of climate diplomacy
Global climate diplomacy must focus on accelerated 2030 goals rather than net-zero target dates
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Global carbon emissions set for second-biggest increase in history: IEA
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are on course to surge by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021
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Best of BS Opinion: Climate change summit, pandemic mismanagement, and more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Monday
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Business as usual
The US will have to do more on climate change
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Getting real about coal and climate
A document from the United Mine Workers offers reason to hope
Activists dump fake coal outside Lloyd's of London in fossil fuel protest
Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace
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Biden's climate summit zeroes in on technology to help fight global warming
The Democratic president, who returned the United States to the pact, announced a new U.S. target on Thursday to reduce its emissions 50%-52% by 2030
Climate change: US applauds India for stepping up green energy commitment
Biden administration has applauded India for stepping up its climate change commitment including the partnership with the US to deploy 450 gigawatts of renewable power to meet the 2030 target
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Climate summit: Modi announces launch of India-US clean energy partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced partnership with the US for the "Agenda 2030" initiative to combat climate change
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PM avoids committing to deadlines on climate, says concrete action needed
Modi reiterated support for a joint US-India effort called the "India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership".
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Climate change could cut world economy by $23 Trn in 2050: Swiss Re warns
Poor nations would be particularly hard hit, but few would escape, Swiss Re said. The findings could influence how the industry prices insurance and invests its mammoth portfolios
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Joe Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half
The president will commit the United States to deep cuts in emissions at an Earth Day summit meeting that starts on Thursday, according to people familiar with the plan
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Wipro aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
This is in line with the objective of the Paris Agreement to cap temperature rise to 1.5 C
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India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM
As a climate-responsible country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development, says PM Modi at US-hosted climate summit
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Climate activists shatter 19 windows at HSBC HQ in London's Canary Wharf
The activists referenced the struggle of the Suffragettes who used direct action to fight for votes for women in the early 20th Century.
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