Greenhouse Gases
World's oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, says climate report
The water bodies absorb around 90% of the Earth's accumulated heat and 23% of the carbon dioxide emissions from human activity.
 "World's oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, says climate report")
What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?
Did you know that the global textile industry emits more greenhouse gas than those from shipping and international air travel combined? The emergence of fast fashion has played a big role in it
 "What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?")
Climate Change: Greenhouse gas, sea level rise set new records in 2021
Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification set new records in 2021 with extreme weather led to hundreds of billions of dollars in losses, a new report said
 "Climate Change: Greenhouse gas, sea level rise set new records in 2021")
Canada advancing small nuclear reactors to reduce greenhouse emissions
According to the Canadian Nuclear Association, about 15 percent of Canada's electricity comes from nuclear power, with 19 reactors mostly in Ontario providing 13.5 GWe of power capacity.
 "Canada advancing small nuclear reactors to reduce greenhouse emissions")
China launches campaign to plug greenhouse gas emissions monitoring gap
China will force key industrial sectors and regions to take action to measure greenhouse gas emissions as part of a new initiative to improve data quality and oversight
China car sector falling short of 2060 'net zero' goals: Greenpeace
Country needs to bring zero emissions vehicle sales to 63% by 2030 and 87% by 2035 if it is to meet its targets, says environmental group.
 "China car sector falling short of 2060 'net zero' goals: Greenpeace")
2021 sixth hottest year on record, last 8 years the warmest, says NASA
Earth's global average surface temperature in 2021 tied 2018 as the sixth warmest year on record, and the past eight years are the warmest, according to an independent analysis done by NASA and NOAA.
 "2021 sixth hottest year on record, last 8 years the warmest, says NASA")
Govt invites bids to set up sales network for natural gas supply
India, the world's third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has set a 2070 goal for net zero carbon emissions.
 "Govt invites bids to set up sales network for natural gas supply")
Nations reach climate agreement after India forces compromise on coal use
Change promoted by India commits to "phase down," rather than "phase out" coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
 "Nations reach climate agreement after India forces compromise on coal use")
Explained: Can world's climate target and India's development coexist?
No country's energy needs are expected to grow faster in coming decades than India's
 "Explained: Can world's climate target and India's development coexist?")
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?")
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")
Greenhouse gas build-up reached new high in 2020: United Nations
UN weather agency warns the world is 'way off track' on reaching goals for capping rising temperatures
Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record, cuts fall short: UN
Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction during pandemic lockdowns
 "Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record, cuts fall short: UN")
Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020, says UN
The World Meteorological Organization reported Monday that greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade
 "Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020, says UN")
Getting to grips with net-zero
India has unleashed a variety of policies and measures to reach the net-zero goal
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Airtel commits 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions across ops by FY31
Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has joined global efforts to combat climate change, as the telco has committed to reduce 50 per cent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by FY31 across its operations.
 "Airtel commits 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions across ops by FY31")
Tata Steel, Mitsui OSK Lines sign MoU to develop eco-friendly shipping line
The move by the country's oldest steel producer reflects its larger sustainability goal and effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in supply chain
 "Tata Steel, Mitsui OSK Lines sign MoU to develop eco-friendly shipping line")
India can save $1.2 billion a year by shutting old coal plants: Study
Country should accelerate decommissioning 30 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity and set aside another 20 gigawatts of plants as reserve: Research.
 "India can save $1.2 billion a year by shutting old coal plants: Study")
India urges G20 nations to reduce high emissions to leave a better future
Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh led a delegation from India at the G20 Energy and Climate Joint Ministerial Meeting
