Emissions

Power ministry seeks 2-year extension on deadline for emission norms

Power ministry has sought a two-year extension from the environment ministry for utilities to install emission cutting equipment, according to a power ministry letter

WEF 2022: 'Net-zero by 2050' commitment clearly visible in Davos

The energy security crisis since Russia's invasion of Ukraine must not lead to a deeper dependence on fossil fuels, International Energy chief Fatih Birol said on Monday at WEF

New emission norms in construction to boost exports to mature mkts: Expert

The new emission standards in the construction industry when implemented will boost exports to more mature markets such as Europe and North America from India, according to a top industry executive

Companies committed to cutting emissions represent $38 trn in economy: Rpt

In 2021, the number of SBTi companies doubled to 2,253, including 1,082 companies with approved targets and 1,171 that committed to set science-based targets

Indian companies should hit sustainability targets abroad, not just at home

Activist investors on the lookout for "greenwashing" have to be careful of the unintended consequences of their choices

China promotes coal power in setback for efforts to cut emissions

China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions

India's policy challenges will hinder net-zero progress, says Moody's

Many of the country's large private companies have announced net-zero targets that are well ahead of Indian authorities' goals

Mukesh Ambani's net-zero plan: Inside RIL's unique energy transition story

The company has already spent $1.5 bn in acquisitions to lay grounds for its new energy forays that include solar, battery and hydrogen

Only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremes: UN report

Global emissions on track to blow past 1.5 degrees C warming limit envisioned in 2015 Paris Agreement and reach some 3.2 degrees C by century's end, says a major report by UN climate science agencycli

Phasing out coal-based plants: The way forward

As far as India is concerned, all our energy is currently being used on how to reach the magical figure of 500 GW.

Daimler Truck's new Innovation Centre to focus on green technology

Unit will provide competitive advantage by building deep engineering and IT capabilities to achieve zero emission and industry-leading innovations in software and electronics

Methane emissions higher than countries claim: International Energy Agency

The International Energy Agency said that emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than governments claim.

India could spend 11% of GDP in reaching net zero emissions by 2050: Report

Annual capital spending on physical assets in India would rise from around $300 billion in 2020 to an average of $600 billion between 2021 and 2050, McKinsey believes

Private sector plays important role in net-zero emissions: Bhupender Yadav

Private sector plays an important role towards net zero as bulk of emissions come from industries and it has already woken up to this reality, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said

A sea of problems

Before the era of industrialisation, the oceans actually released more carbon into the atmosphere than they took in

Recovery tracker: Rise in mobility, transit station visits at record high

Power generation, traffic numbers hold steady

Delhi pollution: With PM2.5 at 999, here's what needs to be done

India has some of most polluted cities in the world, resulting in severe negative health impact on our citizens, particularly the poor, elders and children

Sustainable agriculture

Technology must be used with traditional knowledge

We all must be aligned to be a carbon-neutral country by 2070: Gadkari

Gadkari said construction of 65,000 km of national highways is being done under the Bharatmala Phase 1 and 2.

India needs $10.1 trn to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Report

India will require a total investment of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while the nation could face a shortfall of $3.5 trillion, a study said