Page 10 - Carbon Emissions
Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study
The richest 1 per cent are on track to be releasing 70 tonnes of CO2 per person, according to the study.
 "Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study")
Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26
Brazil is seen by some carbon market experts as the most outspoken hold-out on certain issues under Article 6 viewed by many nations as an impediment to a deal
 "Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26")
Amazon, Apple, Mahindra join coalition to drive zero-carbon tech demand
The Coalition has been launched at the COP26 Summit being held in Glasgow
 "Amazon, Apple, Mahindra join coalition to drive zero-carbon tech demand")
IMF welcomes India's announcement to adopt net zero by 2070 at COP26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday welcomed India's announcement with regard to addressing the climate change challenges at the recently concluded COP26 summit in Glasgow.
 "IMF welcomes India's announcement to adopt net zero by 2070 at COP26")
Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020
The troubling finding comes as world leaders meet at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in a last-ditch bid to keep dangerous global warming at bay.
 "Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020")
South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing
In COP26, South Africa had submitted a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce domestic carbon emissions within a range for emissions of between 420 CO2-eq and 350 CO2-eq by 2030.
 "South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing")
Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts
India's plan to expand its non-fossil energy capacity five-fold to 500 Gw by 2030 and meet half its energy needs from RE could add over $300 bn of investments in the sector
 "Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts")
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")
India, Vietnam reaffirm strategic partnership on the sidelines of COP26
India and Vietnam reaffirming comprehensive strategic partnership, it added.
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")
China defends emissions after criticism, blasts USA's climate change record
Xie Zhenhua, a special climate envoy for China, spoke to reporters at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
 "China defends emissions after criticism, blasts USA's climate change record")
Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting
The meeting - attended by representatives from China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela among others - was presided over by the Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora.
 "Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting")
'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26
Modi on Tuesday called for One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power
 "'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26")
More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Among the new signatories was Brazil - one of the world's five biggest emitters of methane.
 "More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions")
The US Federal Reserve's take on greening the economy: Not our job
That puts it well behind its peers who are gearing up to buy green assets, crack down on fossil-fuel lending, and push companies toward lower-carbon choices.
 "The US Federal Reserve's take on greening the economy: Not our job")
It's my duty to raise the voice of developing nations, says Modi at COP26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he feels it's his duty to raise the voice of developing countries while addressing the COP26 Global Leaders' Summit here in Glasgow.
Experts hail India's announcement to achieve net zero target by 2070
Aarti Khosla, Director, Climate Trends, said, By announcing a commitment for achieving net zero targets by 2070, India has responded positively to the global call and it was the best climate action.
 "Experts hail India's announcement to achieve net zero target by 2070")
India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delighted delegates at the COP26 climate summit with his announcement that the third-biggest emitter would reach net-zero by 2070.
India's net zero target by 2070 based on scientific projection: Shringla
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that PM Modi's announcement on net-zero emissions is "very significant for India and the rest of the world."
 "India's net zero target by 2070 based on scientific projection: Shringla")
COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi
Modi also upped the renewable energy target of the country to 500 Gw by 2030
 "COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi")
