India to push developed nations to become 'carbon negative' before 2050 -sourcesIndia is reportedly pushing for developed nations to become carbon negative rather than carbon neutral by 2050. The country argues that thi...
13 Oct, 2023, 08.35 PM IST
Why ban CO2-emitting cars if the market's moving against them already?In general, a car lives for nearly 15 years. So, in order to convert the entire fleet to zero emissions needs selling only electric vehicle...
27 Sep, 2023, 09.27 AM IST
2050 deadline: More funds needed to hit net-zero goals: IEAAchieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C is still possible, but it has become more challenging, s...
26 Sep, 2023, 11.53 PM IST
UN chief: Rich nations must achieve net zero carbon quicker, by 2040UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on wealthy countries Monday to move up their goals of achieving carbon neutrality as close as ...
20 Mar, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
EU proposes 90% CO2 emissions cut by 2040 for trucksThe aim is to bring the transport sector in line with the European Union's goal to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as we...
14 Feb, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
EU approves ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035EU negotiators sealed on Thursday night the first agreement of the bloc's "Fit for 55" package set up by the Commission to achieve the EU's...
28 Oct, 2022, 12.25 PM IST
Maersk to go green early as new fuel options speed up transitionMaersk, the world’s largest shipping line, consumes about 12 million tons of marine oil per year, roughly equal to all the oil produced in ...
04 Nov, 2021, 12.37 PM IST
G20 agrees on 1.5 degree climate change target: SourcesThe U.N. climate summit in Glasgow has formally opened, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries on...
31 Oct, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
No new fossil fuel projects for net-zero 2050 goal: IEAIt called for a rapid and vast ramping up of renewable energy investment and capacity, which bring gains in development, wealth and human h...
18 May, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
Banishing coal for power holds key to India’s net-zero goal: ReportThe nation will need to progressively reduce coal’s share in electricity generation, currently at about 65%, and remove it altogether by 20...
24 Mar, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
India’s carbon neutral aim hinges on top emitters using hydrogenTop steelmaker China -- the biggest polluter -- has already set a 2060 net-zero target, while Japan aims to reach that goal by 2050. India’...
23 Mar, 2021, 01.05 PM IST
Ambitious but controversial: Japan's new hydrogen projectJapan's new 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality has thrown a spotlight on its efforts to find new, greener fuel options, including an ambit...
02 Nov, 2020, 12.22 PM IST
Japan PM Suga sets 2050 deadline for carbon neutralityThe new target was praised by activists and welcomed by the UN. It puts Japan on the same timeline as Europe and Britain and a decade ahead...
26 Oct, 2020, 11.59 PM IST
Reducing ship speeds by 10-15% could reduce maritime emissions by 20-30%Cariou, a researcher & professor at KEDGE Business School and a specialist in maritime and port economy suggests that decreasing ship’s spe...
12 Dec, 2019, 07.46 PM IST
Trai seeks views on new numbering planThe regulator said that even at 70 per cent utilisation of numbering resources, 4.68 billion numbers will be enough to cater to mobile tele...
20 Sep, 2019, 08.22 PM IST
ASEAN-India trade likely to touch USD 100 billion by 2020: Hardeep PuriIf this double-digit trade growth continues, ASEAN-India trade is likely to touch USD 100 billion by 2020, the minister said.
20 Jul, 2018, 09.22 PM IST
India half a century behind in achieving education goals, says UNESCOThis means the country will achieve universal primary education by 2050, universal lower secondary education in 2060 and universal upper se...
06 Sep, 2016, 11.49 AM IST