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EU delays vote on 2040 climate emissions target, officials say
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The EU postponed its decision on the controversial 2040 climate target, citing member states' need for more time. The proposal aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and includes discussions on carbon credits. Critics warn it could harm industry and delay effective domestic climate action.
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"India prioritises balancing industrial growth with environmental preserva
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and External Affair, Kirti Vardhan Singh at LeadIT Summit underscored India's dedication to balancing industrial growth with environmental preservation in pursuit of climate targets under the Paris Agreement.
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New MPP tracker reveals heavy industry transition has started but needs to
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], April 17: Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) launches its Global Project Tracker today, shedding new light on the state of transition in seven heavy industry and transport sectors, which account for 30% of global carbon emissions. It reveals a growing pipeline of net-zero-align
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UK: Rishi Sunak to delay climate targets to “ease burden” on people
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The United Kingdom will delay a series of key climate targets to ease the burden on working people, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday.
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European Parliament adopts key laws to reach 2030 climate target
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) was adopted with 413 votes in favour to 167 against and 57 abstentions.
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Overshooting climate targets could significantly increase risk for tipping
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Temporarily overshooting the climate targets of 1.5-2 degrees Celsius could increase the tipping risk of several Earth system elements by more than 70 percent compared to keeping global warming in line with the United Nations Paris Agreement range, a new risk analysis study by an internation
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Research reveals listening to people results in more sustainable energy sy
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Fukuoka [Japan], August 1 (ANI): New research highlights the consumers as a crucial group whose ideas could assist improve energy planning as politicians attempt to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate targets.
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China's frenzy of coal mines creates new sources of emissions
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], May 26 (ANI): As many as 169 new coal mines in China could add around 10 per cent to the nation's mining capacity in coming years, rather than reducing the fossil fuel as Beijing has promised, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
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Strategies to cut methane emissions from cows, other ruminants not effecti
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya], May 11 (ANI): The natural burps and belches from livestock ruminants like cows, buffaloes and other animals contribute most to environmental methane emissions.
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India needs USD 20 billion investments each year to achieve climate target
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): India needs USD 20 billion worth of investments each year to achieve its climate targets and fund its green transition, according to an industry report released on Saturday.
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PM Modi concludes five-day visit to G20 summit, COP26 after highlighting I
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Glasgow [UK], November 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his five-day foreign visit to Rome, Italy and Glasgow, UK after enhancing India's self-declared renewable energy commitments at COP26 in Glasgow, and outlining India's position on global issues at G20 Summit
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PM Modi an inspiration for rest of the world: Danish Prime Minister
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has set an ambitious climate target for renewable energy, is an inspirational figure for the rest of the world.
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