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An old solution to the emission problem
A more than seven-decade-old technology is coming in the limelight on the journey to net zero
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IPCC report endorses India's call for climate justice: Bhupender Yadav
The Report notes that finance flows from developed to developing countries fall short of the levels needed to meet climate goals across all sectors and regions
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Net zero target: Why 'sustainable economic growth' will elude India
Western reluctance to spend on climate action and India's inability to accelerate renewables to power faster economic growth are major hurdles to the net zero target
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The high road to net zero: How CCUS can speed up India's transition plan
Carbon capture utilisation technology can play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions, provided the government shapes a workable regulatory framework first
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Global green growth conundrum
Green growth is the overarching theme across the world and India is no exception, but the trend towards deglobalisation is throwing a spanner in the works
World Bank keen on Rs 2,500-cr green resilient programme for Himachal: CM
Most departments will switch over to EVs by next year in the first phase, says CM Sukhu
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India vows to remain committed to net zero, yet defends use of fossil fuels
While the Survey documented India's position with respect to carbon emissions, it was silent on a domestic problem caused in part by coal burning: air pollution
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How CO2 removal can take us back to ideal state of pre-industrial era
There are good reasons for governments to utilize novel CDR methods at the same time as expanding established land-based carbon capture and storage
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Big gap in carbon removal effort key to climate goals, says study
Most current greenhouse gas removal is achieved by planting trees and managing forests and other natural carbon sinks, which themselves are under considerable threat
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'India needs to invest up to $100 bn annually more for 2070 net-zero goal'
Companies in India are already investing $65 billion-$100 billion to cut carbon emission from existing and new capacities
Why India needs to build a robust framework to facilitate energy transition
The investment buzz for the transition has begun but policy frameworks still lag the process
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ESG and net zero emissions gaining momentum among realty developers
ESG focus is fairly advanced in developed realty markets and will soon become widespread in India, say industry players; the sector aims to achieve 80-90% green certifications in 4-5 years
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Race for net-zero emissions: Indian airlines take off on sustainable fuel
GREEN DEAL: Air India, AirAsia India, Vistara ink MoU with CSIR-IIP for sustainable aviation fuel
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India showing intent to address climate issue: Environment Minister at G20
The minister said the world must recognise that development and environment conservation need to be aligned, rather than treated exclusive of each other
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Maruti Suzuki betting on hybrids over electric vehicles in clean shift
India's shift to electric vehicles is also much slower than other major markets like China and the US even though PM has committed to making India a net-zero carbon-emitting nation by 2070
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World Economic Forum 2022: Global leaders pledge to green their economies
Decarbonisation is now seen as an urgent necessity
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Intel commits to net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040
Intel is also committed to addressing climate impacts throughout its upstream and downstream value chain, also known as Scope 3 emissions
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India needs $17.77 trillion to meet long term net-zero goals: Report
The global journey to net-zero will help the world in its efforts to stave off the worst of climate change
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IPCC report stark reminder to developed nations to become net-zero: Experts
According to the report, human emissions over this past decade have been the highest in history
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