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Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progressThis year, global carbon emissions fell by 0.4%, driven by oil supply disruptions from the conflict in Iran. While oil and natural gas emis...
Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
US: Senate advances sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm electionsThe Senate voted 73-25 to formally take up the bill, which senators and the president have pushed as a way to meet growing demand for elect...
India’s emissions to rise 4.4% despite global dip: StudyRenewable energy capacity growth and electric vehicle adoption are projected to reduce fossil fuel emissions by 0.4%. Major economies like ...
When wars and AI cast a shadow, India has pressed a power resetIndia’s renewable energy expansion is reshaping its energy security, cutting dependence on imported coal and natural gas as wars, oil suppl...
World's largest climate summit COP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mountThe UN climate talks are set to begin in Antalya, where rising temperatures create an urgent need for global cooperation. More than 100,000...
Geopolitical tensions, climate finance and 1.5°C breach cloud COP31 negotiationsKicking off in Antalya, the UN climate conference COP31 will tackle significant climate action issues. With around 160 matters on the agend...
COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief Guterres urges world leaders to act now on climate changeAntónio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that res...
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fightIn 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon red...
Nitin Gadkari says new Toyota Innova to be launched on November 26, running cost to be just Rs 25 per literUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that Toyota will launch a new bioethanol-powered Innova in India on November 26. The vehicle wil...
In a divided world, COP31 aims for agreement on electrificationCOP31, kicking off November 9 in Antalya, Turkey, is all set to spotlight the global push for electrification. With a target to raise elect...
Renewable energy could save India $240 billion in coal, gas imports by 2030: IEAThe savings are expected to increase as solar and wind power displace imported fossil fuels, with annual savings projected to reach around ...
Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously ...
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
Green-debt fees hit nearly $3 billion, topping fossil fuels for fifth yearFor the fifth consecutive year, leading global banks generated more revenue from green projects than fossil fuel financing. Data shows thes...
Clean energy investment helped India weather global energy crisis: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's investments in clean energy have mitigated severe external shocks. He announced an ambitio...
'Energy security directly linked to economic security': PM Modi highlights impact of global crisisPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of energy security linked to economic security during the global crisis. He stated ...
PSU oil firms float tender to buy 150 mn litres of biodiesel at Rs 88/litreIndian oil marketing companies are inviting bids for 150 million litres of biodiesel over a three-month period. The procurement will begin ...
Engineers replaced 20% of cement with powdered waste glass in a field project; 3 years later, the concrete showed no deterioration or material failureRecent studies suggest that incorporating 20% crushed waste glass into concrete can significantly improve its properties. This method not o...