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COP26: 'End of coal is in sight' as more than 70 nations join new pact
The British government said on Wednesday it expected 190 nations and organisations to sign the non-binding pledge
 "COP26: 'End of coal is in sight' as more than 70 nations join new pact")
Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges
The researchers said that by plugging satellite measurements of CO2 into an Earth-systems model, they were able to detect small reductions in atmospheric concentration of the gas over the US
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Whose net zero future?
India is in a fortunate position in that almost every action to improve productivity and equity will be carbon reducing
 "Whose net zero future?")
COP26: Countries pledge to phase out climate culprit coal in new pact
Poland, Vietnam and Chile among those pledging to phase out fossil fuel for first time
 "COP26: Countries pledge to phase out climate culprit coal in new pact")
New climate target poses upside risks to renewable growth outlook: Fitch
At the 2021 Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, Modi outlined a net zero emissions target by 2070 for India
 "New climate target poses upside risks to renewable growth outlook: Fitch")
Coal in the crosshairs as UN climate summit stirs clean energy pledges
Planned announcements are meant to help speed a transition to cleaner forms of energy that scientists and world leaders say are needed quickly to slash greenhouse gas emissions
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Net-zero target viable? Study shows emissions are back to pre-Covid levels
The world's strong economic rebound has created a surge in demand for energy, and the global energy system is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels
Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'
In 2019, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew 3.7%, the corresponding increase for China and Russia was 0.7%
 "Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'")
Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India
In a statement, RBI said it broadly supports the NGFS declaration
 "Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India")
Best of BS Opinion: Covaxin gets a booster, pandemic risk in IPOs, and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Glasgow COP26: Financiers with $130-trillion purse make climate vows
An announcement made at the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland commits its over 450 signatories to assuming a "fair share" of the effort to wean the world off fossil fuels.
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'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26
She invited world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and business leaders to stand with her generation and back the innovations, solutions and projects working to repair the planet
 "'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26")
India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 summit
The Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use commits the signatories to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation, backed by almost 14 billion pounds in public and private funding
 "India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 summit")
COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets
At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?
 "COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets")
Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill
n the 11-page notice letter, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) accuses the Secretary of the Interior and BOEM of violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)
 "Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill")
TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper
What will be the economic impact of India's emission-reduction commitments at COP26? What role will Intel play in India's 5G and EV goals? Will the US Fed announce a taper today? All answers here
 "TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper")
PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after concluding climate summit
The COP26 is being held from October 31 to November 12 under the presidency of the UK which is partnering with Italy for the event
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Global oil demand back above 100 million barrels a day, says BP
Company posts $3.3 billion third-quarter profit, beating estimates as oil prices surge
 "Global oil demand back above 100 million barrels a day, says BP")
Best of BS Opinion: Towards net zero, banking accountability, and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Glasgow COP26: How India Inc plans to meet net zero targets by 2070
Here is a low-down on how some of the country's major companies are planning to contribute to the net zero mission
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