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Direct carbon pricing covers nearly one third of global emissions, raises over $107 billion in government revenue
The World Bank report shows that all large middle-income economies...
Govt expands fuel dispenser verification to cover hydrogen, clean fuels amid energy transition
"The move is expected to enhance the availability of verification...
India steel exports face EU carbon tax hit, US tariffs impact minimal, offic says
Indian steel is predominantly produced using blast furnaces, where emissions are high, Sandeep Poundrik, steel secretary , said, adding that further addition of blast furnace capacity is an area of concern New Delhi: India's steel industry will not see much direct...
Australia to $6 billion on climate adaptation through 2030
The money is earmarked for flood mitigation, bushland conservation, supporting the agriculture sector to transition to net zero, and managing health impacts across society, among others, according to the National Adaptation Plan. That was released alongside a report...
SC takes suo motu cognisance of discharge of industrial waste in Rajasthan’s Jojari river
“This court is taking suo motu cognisance with respect to river Marudhara Jojari, Rajasthan, where a lot of industrial waste primarily from textile and tile factories is being discharged making hundreds of villages and the drinking water for animals and humans both...
Ethanol-blended fuel has no impact on vehicles: Minister Puri reassures
Hardeep Singh Puri,Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas India got its first second-generation ethanol plant on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Numaligarh Refinery Ltd's bamboo-based refinery unit in Assam. The Numaligarh Rs 5,000...
Entire Himalayan range facing ecological crisis: SC
A report filed by Himachal Pradesh said the recent devastations in the form of high-intensity rainfall, cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, variations in snowfall patterns, and receding glaciers were manifestations of climate change, an undeniable global phenomenon...
Fossil-Fuel Demand: Myth of peak is crumbling
For now, the world isn’t performing an “energy transition” but an “energy addition,” where renewables top up oil, gas and coal. Regardless of well-intended green aspirations, that will remain the case for years, if not decades, unless governments impose significant...
Experiments of blending ethanol with diesel unsuccessful; new tests with Isobutanol on: Gadkari
"Experiments were carried out to blend 10 per cent ethanol with diesel, but they turned out to be unsuccessful. Now efforts are being made to blend diesel with isobutanol, which is a derivative of ethanol," Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari...
Future-ready power companies seize soft market advantages, Willis
Infrastructure hotspots such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines are attracting insurer capacity, especially for projects backed by international funding and reputable contractors. SINGAPORE: After years of navigating tough market conditions, power companies are...
SC takes note of landslides, floods; seeks response of Centre, NDMA and affected states
SC was responding to a plea alleging illegal felling of trees as a key reason for such disasters. New Delhi: Taking note of the unprecedented landslides and floods in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from...
Govt links green credits for tree plantation to survival canopy cover
Green credits are rewards given for taking voluntary steps to protect the environment. Individuals, communities and companies can earn them through activities like planting trees, restoring mangroves, saving water, practising sustainable farming or managing waste in...