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What is Net-Zero

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What is Net-Zero

Net-zero, which also refers to carbon-neutrality, means a balance between the amount of earth-warming greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, etc) produced and the amount eliminated from the atmosphere to tackle climate change.
 
The definition of 'net zero' means that emissions are balanced by efforts to offset them, these include planting trees, changing industrial processes, restoring forests or using nature-friendly technology to store and capture carbon emitted from burning oil and coal.
 
Net-zero carbon emissions mean balancing the emissions needed for development with mitigation and conservation measures, including carbon absorption or reduced use.
 
Several nations including the United States, India,
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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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Updated On : 03 Apr 2023 | 9:16 PM IST

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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Updated On : 20 Mar 2023 | 11:46 PM IST

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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Updated On : 25 Feb 2023 | 12:16 AM IST

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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Updated On : 20 Feb 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2023 | 10:02 PM IST

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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Updated On : 06 Feb 2023 | 9:58 PM IST

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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Updated On : 31 Jan 2023 | 10:08 PM IST

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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Updated On : 27 Jan 2023 | 9:34 PM IST

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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Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 6:20 PM IST

'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

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2023 | 11:56 PM IST

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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Updated On : 28 Dec 2022 | 10:44 PM IST

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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Updated On : 14 Oct 2022 | 6:08 PM IST

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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Updated On : 22 Sep 2022 | 5:47 PM IST

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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Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 12:57 AM IST

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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Updated On : 27 Jun 2022 | 8:52 AM IST

World Economic Forum 2022: Global leaders pledge to green their economies

Decarbonisation is now seen as an urgent necessity

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

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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Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 8:12 AM IST

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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Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 10:09 PM IST

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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Updated On : 04 Apr 2022 | 9:58 PM IST