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Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
Earth observation can add USD 263 billion in annual economic value globally: ReportEarth observation data offers a massive economic opportunity, potentially worth over USD 700 billion annually. However, a significant porti...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
Pharmaceutical exporters to benefit from Maersk’s first dedicated reefer rail service from Hyderabad to MumbaiA weekly cold-chain rail corridor from the pharmaceutical hub of Hyderabad to the Nhava Sheva Port will deliver predictable logistics while...
Sunkonnect plans to cut 15% carbon dioxide emissions in educational institutes over 4 yearsSunkonnect's ambitious plan targets 34 million tonnes of CO2 reduction. The firm will install solar rooftops on over 5,000 schools. Energy ...
Four more sectors brought under greenhouse gas reduction regime: Environment MinistryThe reductions are expected to be in accordance with the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025.
Govt proposes greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for aluminium companiesLeading aluminium manufacturers in India, including Vedanta and Hindalco, face mandatory greenhouse gas emission reductions under draft rul...
International shipping charts course for net zeroIn a historic move, international shipping has committed to legally binding targets, aiming for zero GHG emissions by or around 2050. The I...
US missing from key talks to reduce GHG emissions from international shippingAfter President Donald Trump assumed office in January, the US has been stepping back from environment-related meetings and negotiations. T...
Improper inhaler use in asthma patients adds to carbon footprint, finds UK studyResearch conducted in the UK has revealed a concerning link between poorly controlled asthma and increased carbon emissions, primarily attr...
Power, environment ministries to develop carbon credit trading scheme for decarbonisationIndia is set to develop a carbon trading scheme for decarbonisation, designed to enhance the country's energy transition by pricing Greenho...
Vedanta Aluminium largest smelter reduces GHG emissions intensity by 12 pc in FY22On World Environment Day, the company committed to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 25 per cent by 2030, over FY21 baseline, as part of it...
Tailpipe emissions account for the biggest proportion of automakers' carbon footprintAs per Volkswagen AG’s sustainability report 2021, the leading global automaker’s scope 3 emissions were more than 98% of its total emissio...
PepsiCo doubles down on climate goal; pledges net-zero emissions by 2040PepsiCo plans to reduce absolute GHG emissions across its direct operations by 75 per cent and in its indirect value chain by 40 per cent b...
- India on track to meet its Paris pledges despite growing emission
Bharat Stage implementations will improve ambient air quality: Prakash JavadekarIn a reply to another question, Javadekar said that India is ranked fourth in total Greenhouse Gas emissions after China, the US and the EU.
India to voluntarily reduce emission intensity of GDP by 20-25 per cent by 2020Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said during Question Hour that India did not have legally binding green house gas (GHG) emission red...
- Kheda equals Europe in toxic gas emissions
The per capita greenhouse gases (GHG) contribution of a small district like Kheda is equivalent to per capita GHG emission of entire Europe...
- Govt clears Nalco's four CDM projects
The union environment and forest ministry has cleared four environment oriented projects proposed by National Aluminium Company (Nalco) und...
- Carbon trading impacting business climate
It could have cost India as much as $2.53 trillion if it were required to reduce its GHG emission to the 1990 emission levels under the Kyo...