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India to soon release new steel policy, eyes 600 million tons capacity by 2047, secy saysIndia's government will soon unveil a new national steel policy aimed at boosting steel production. The production capacity is expected to ...
India, 17 others reserve right to participate in Russia's dispute with EUIndia and 17 other countries, including the US, UK and China, have reserved third-party rights in Russia’s WTO dispute against the European...
Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US?New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automa...
India’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade costIndia’s exporters face new carbon costs under the EU’s CBAM, which took effect in January 2026. For carbon-intensive industries such as ste...
Double-decker electric AC bus service from September 28: Gorakhpur-Maharajganj passengers get a new travel option; here’s all you need to knowA new double-decker AC electric bus service between Gorakhpur and Maharajganj will begin from September 28 following a successful trial run...
India’s first LNG-powered train is here: 1,400 HP power cars to replace nearly 40% of diesel use while cutting carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides & particulate emissionsIndia’s first LNG-powered train is here: Amit Shah flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train in Gujarat and launched railway projects wor...
India gets first LNG powered train in Gujarat; check details, technology and moreAmit Shah inaugurated India's first LNG-powered train at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station, emphasizing environmental and safety benefi...
In 2017–18, 2,500 volunteers counted tiny pores on ginkgo leaves to study the ancient atmosphere; 24,000 classifications helped process the imagesGinkgo trees, which have existed for millions of years, provide valuable information on historical carbon dioxide levels. Researchers emplo...
Nepal's leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a 'warning to the world' about climate changeNepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the U.N. General Assembly to emphasize Nepal's suffering from climate change. He stated the r...
In 2016, 10,000 volunteers searched images of Mars for strange spider-like patterns; they found the formations in places where scientists hadn't seen them beforeIn 2016, nearly 10,000 volunteers worked together to analyze images of Mars, identifying intriguing spider-like formations. Collaborating w...
Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycledA study from Colorado State University and Northwestern University has developed a carbon dioxide-based polyester system designed for repea...
Brazil's Mombak raises new fund, adds Salesforce as carbon credit buyerInvestors are watching demand trends in the nascent carbon removal market, where companies such as Google, Microsoft and Meta have emerged ...
NMDC shares rally 2% after company sets target to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047NMDC shares rallied up to 2% on Monday to Rs 80.85 after setting a target to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047. Covering Scope...
NMDC sets Net Zero target for operational emissions by 2047NMDC plans net zero operational emissions by 2047, focusing on scope-one and scope-two emissions. Key strategies include energy efficiency ...
India's power-sector emissions flat for 2 years due to clean-energy surge: AnalysisBetween early 2024 and mid-2026, India's power sector maintained consistent emissions levels while clean energy sources effectively managed...
An Ohio plant takes 190,000 tons of unwanted food a year instead of sending it to landfill; what comes out is pipeline-ready renewable natural gasIn St. Bernard, Ohio, a groundbreaking facility is turning food waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. This efficien...
Google agrees biggest carbon-removal deal yet, aims to scale new modelSpanning more than 200,000 hectares in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, it is the largest enhanced rock-weathering project to date,...
Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emi...
In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
ET Startup Awards 2026: Varaha digging in as India’s carbon credit market takes deep rootVaraha was named the winner of the Social Enterprise category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. The company stood out for its focu...