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Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting

The meeting - attended by representatives from China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela among others - was presided over by the Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora.

Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 7:55 AM IST

'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26

Modi on Tuesday called for One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power

'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 9:44 PM IST

More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions

Among the new signatories was Brazil - one of the world's five biggest emitters of methane.

More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 8:31 PM IST

The US Federal Reserve's take on greening the economy: Not our job

That puts it well behind its peers who are gearing up to buy green assets, crack down on fossil-fuel lending, and push companies toward lower-carbon choices.

The US Federal Reserve's take on greening the economy: Not our job
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

It's my duty to raise the voice of developing nations, says Modi at COP26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he feels it's his duty to raise the voice of developing countries while addressing the COP26 Global Leaders' Summit here in Glasgow.

It's my duty to raise the voice of developing nations, says Modi at COP26
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 10:33 AM IST

Experts hail India's announcement to achieve net zero target by 2070

Aarti Khosla, Director, Climate Trends, said, By announcing a commitment for achieving net zero targets by 2070, India has responded positively to the global call and it was the best climate action.

Experts hail India's announcement to achieve net zero target by 2070
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 10:29 AM IST

India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delighted delegates at the COP26 climate summit with his announcement that the third-biggest emitter would reach net-zero by 2070.

India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 9:29 AM IST

India's net zero target by 2070 based on scientific projection: Shringla

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that PM Modi's announcement on net-zero emissions is "very significant for India and the rest of the world."

India's net zero target by 2070 based on scientific projection: Shringla
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 8:15 AM IST

COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi

Modi also upped the renewable energy target of the country to 500 Gw by 2030

COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 1:45 AM IST

Climate change: A VC's eye view

Speed & Scale is an actionable manifesto for humanity to save the planet from us

Climate change: A VC's eye view
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 12:35 AM IST

Climate change talks incomplete sans green energy focus: ISA's Ajay Mathur

In an interview with Jyoti Mukul & Shreya Jai, International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director-General (D-G) Ajay Mathur says India and the UK have combined their green grid initiatives

Climate change talks incomplete sans green energy focus: ISA's Ajay Mathur
Updated On : 01 Nov 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Shipping industry's zero-emission trials

The key to achieving reduction of emissions is development of alternate fuels by the oil industry

Shipping industry's zero-emission trials
Updated On : 31 Oct 2021 | 11:41 PM IST

G20 leaders face tough climate change talks on second day of summit

The leaders' first face-to-face gathering since the start of the COVID pandemic - focused mainly on health and the economy, while climate and the environment is front and centre of Sunday's agenda.

G20 leaders face tough climate change talks on second day of summit
Updated On : 31 Oct 2021 | 7:30 AM IST

Why COP26 countries should not expect a net-zero pledge from India

Expecting both rich and poor countries zero out their emissions at the same time would be unjust

Why COP26 countries should not expect a net-zero pledge from India
Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report

Vulnerable countries are stepping up amidst a slow response from some of the biggest emitters, a UN report said

Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 11:16 AM IST

Run-up to COP26: Emissions to rise as focus shifts to recovery, says IEA

Says India's Gati Shakti plan could spur clean energy investment; no other country has any new spending plans

Run-up to COP26: Emissions to rise as focus shifts to recovery, says IEA
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 1:41 AM IST

First reality check launched for corporate climate claims: Details here

Large companies must convince the SBTi that they have a credible plan to halve their emissions before 2030 and eliminate 90-95 per cent of emissions before 2050 compared with a base year after 2015

First reality check launched for corporate climate claims: Details here
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 10:15 PM IST

UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges

COP26 climate talks could be the last chance to curb warming

UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 9:14 AM IST

Climate ambition

Many of the net zero commitments are disappointing

Climate ambition
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 9:13 AM IST

No heroes at COP

If COP26 fails, it will be because of misplaced targets from the West and China, and a lack of ambition and imagination from India

No heroes at COP
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 9:13 AM IST