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Coal India carbon emissions less than 1 per cent of India's in FY20

State-owned Coal India Ltd on Wednesday said that the PSU accounted for only 0.65 per cent of the country's total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 2,616 million tonnes (MT) during FY2019-20

Coal India carbon emissions less than 1 per cent of India's in FY20
Updated On : 12 May 2021 | 6:38 PM IST

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

Global carbon emissions set for second-biggest increase in history: IEA
Updated On : 26 Apr 2021 | 7:24 PM IST

Carbon emissions: ReNew Power set to become a Net Zero company by 2050

The company said this aligns with the 'Race To Zero' campaign, a global alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions

Carbon emissions: ReNew Power set to become a Net Zero company by 2050
Updated On : 08 Apr 2021 | 11:59 PM IST

Cloud over climate action

India may have to handle the new goalpost of carbon neutrality

Cloud over climate action
Updated On : 08 Apr 2021 | 11:30 PM IST

John Kerry to push India on net zero target ahead of global climate meet

India, the world's third-biggest emitter, has come under pressure to make a net-zero pledge ahead of this year's global climate talks in Glasgow in November

John Kerry to push India on net zero target ahead of global climate meet
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

India is vulnerable to climate change, should join the race to net zero

If rises to challenge, it can serve as a model for other developing countries

India is vulnerable to climate change, should join the race to net zero
Updated On : 05 Apr 2021 | 11:18 AM IST

Rich nations can't force Net Zero emission target on others: R K Singh

Developed world has occupied 80 per cent of the carbon space already, says union minister

Rich nations can't force Net Zero emission target on others: R K Singh
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 1:07 PM IST

Google Maps set to direct drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes based on traffic

Google, an Alphabet unit, said the feature would launch later this year in the US and eventually reach other countries as part of its commitment to help combat climate change through its services

Google Maps set to direct drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes based on traffic
Updated On : 31 Mar 2021 | 10:24 AM IST

ArcelorMittal seeks partners, subsidies for cleaner steelmaking in Germany

The company would close a blast furnace in each of the two plants and build electric arc furnaces for scrap smelting

ArcelorMittal seeks partners, subsidies for cleaner steelmaking in Germany
Updated On : 26 Mar 2021 | 9:11 PM IST

Focus on pollution

NCR needs an effective regulator

Focus on pollution
Updated On : 25 Mar 2021 | 3:20 AM IST

Recovery tracker: Workplace visits dip; nitrogen dioxide emissions down

Power generation holds steady compared to previous week

Recovery tracker: Workplace visits dip; nitrogen dioxide emissions down
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 12:29 AM IST

India, US and climate change

Can India achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 10:21 PM IST

Chevron to slow carbon emissions, raise oil output with modest spending

Chevron outlined a plan to expand oil and gas production through 2025, but without spending significantly more, and pledged to limit the pace of growth of its carbon emissions

Chevron to slow carbon emissions, raise oil output with modest spending
Updated On : 10 Mar 2021 | 8:11 AM IST

IEA says global CO2 emissions rising again after nearly 6% fall last year

In India, the world's third biggest emitter, emissions rose above 2019 levels from last September as economic activity increased and restrictions were relaxed

IEA says global CO2 emissions rising again after nearly 6% fall last year
Updated On : 03 Mar 2021 | 1:44 AM IST

European Commission bets on data to prepare for climate change impacts

As European Union countries attempt to eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, they will still face decades of climate-related impacts, locked in from previous years' emissions

European Commission bets on data to prepare for climate change impacts
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 8:44 PM IST

US, Canada to align policies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050: Biden

According to New York Post, President Biden said that he and Trudeau agreed to work together to counter China's influence and to combat racism and global warming

US, Canada to align policies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050: Biden
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 7:21 AM IST

Elon Musk should come clean; Tesla's carbon emissions are rising

A company that thrives on the power of the sun shouldn't hide the footprint of its own operations in shadow

Elon Musk should come clean; Tesla's carbon emissions are rising
Updated On : 18 Feb 2021 | 10:09 PM IST

Jaguar Land Rover to go 100% electric by 2039: Tata Motors

The firm joins a global race to roll out clean-energy vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover to go 100% electric by 2039: Tata Motors
Updated On : 15 Feb 2021 | 4:36 PM IST

Air pollution kills 64,000 people a year in England: Parliamentary report

Warning of air pollution's deadliness and its disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities, members of the committee reaffirmed that improving air quality should be at the core

Air pollution kills 64,000 people a year in England: Parliamentary report
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 6:43 AM IST

Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition

The contest is to find a way of reducing carbon dioxide from the Earth's atmosphere

Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 7:01 PM IST