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India faces uphill battle to meet 2030 climate targets, says Fitch
India must substantially alter its current trajectory if it has to deliver on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's climate targets for 2030, Fitch Solutions said on Friday.
 "India faces uphill battle to meet 2030 climate targets, says Fitch")
Australia's banking regulator finalises climate change policy guidance
The guidance calls for financial companies to immediately start managing climate change risks within their existing risk management frameworks
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India to reach net zero emissions by 2070, says Bhupender Yadav
Realising the effect of climate change on sustainable businesses, corporates in India are taking a serious note of the environmental, social and governance aspect to become more resilient, Yadav said
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Delhi pollution: With PM2.5 at 999, here's what needs to be done
India has some of most polluted cities in the world, resulting in severe negative health impact on our citizens, particularly the poor, elders and children
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Climate action: China plans methane emission controls in key industries
China and the US, the world's two biggest greenhouse gases emitters, unveiled a deal earlier this month to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by cutting methane emissions.
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Germany announces Euro 1.2 bn to aid India's fight against climate change
Germany has announced new development commitments to the tune of more than Euro 1.2 billion (approx. INR 10,025 crore) to aid India's fight against climate change
Public participation key to achieving cleaner air for all: Minister
The National Clean Air Programme has been launched by the Centre as a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner.
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How air cooling technologies are making rising global temperature worse
Air conditioners and refrigerators use hydrofluorocarbons, which heat up the earth.
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Israel, Jordan, UAE agree on regional cooperation to tackle climate crisis
Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a 'historic' agreement for regional cooperation in the fight against the climate crisis, the Israeli Ministry of Energy said in a statement
Getting the green strategy right
India is now among the countries committed to net-zero emissions by 2070
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Climate justice must drive climate action
Big emitters must reconsider their stated net-zero date and specify a credible action plan
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What's inside Joe Biden's $1.85 trn social and climate measure
President Joe Biden's USD 1.85 trillion plan to boost social and education programmes as well as protect against global warming has passed the House, pushing it one step closer to law.
 "What's inside Joe Biden's $1.85 trn social and climate measure")
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Facebook, which recently changed its name to Meta, does not have a specific policy on climate misinformation in ads or unpaid posts
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India needs $10.1 trn investments for net zero emissions by 2070: CEEW
India would need cumulative investments of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to an independent study released on Thursday by CEE-CEF.
India needs $10.1 trn to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Report
India will require a total investment of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while the nation could face a shortfall of $3.5 trillion, a study said
 "India needs $10.1 trn to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Report")
India needs constellation of actions to deal with climate change: N K Singh
Singh said the climate change issue goes far beyond the confines of the Constitution as it has multiple dimensions
Why COP26 inadvertently shores up coffers of Indian state exchequers
Taxes on alcohol, petrol and diesel make up over half of the state's commercial tax revenues
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Newsmaker: Meet Bhupender Yadav, a climate lawyer in the hot seat
As an MP, Yadav has done important legal work on compensatory afforestation to wetland development and genetically modified crops
 "Newsmaker: Meet Bhupender Yadav, a climate lawyer in the hot seat")
COP26 and energy transition: An outlook on India's stance
The COP26 Energy Transition Council (ETC) reiterated the fact that an immediate and just transition to clean energy holds great significance in order to meet the Paris Agreement goals
TMS, Ep 43: India at COP26, way ahead for MFIs, EMs in 2022, and FASTags
Is India on the wrong side of climate action with its COP26 commitment? What's the road ahead for microfinance institutions? What is FASTag and how does it work? Find the answers here
 "TMS, Ep 43: India at COP26, way ahead for MFIs, EMs in 2022, and FASTags")
