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Startup Mantra: Finding viable solution to address industrial waste

Four years of R&D efforts bore fruit as Alok developed bricks, adhesives and plasters from construction rubbish

Four years of R&D efforts bore fruit as Alok Kale developed bricks, adhesives and plasters from construction rubbish. (HT)

cities

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByNamita Shibad

Is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism a trade barrier for India?

Europe, a net importer of CBAM goods wants to reduce carbon intensity of imported goods, with many Indian industries claiming their products can be sustainable.

European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Reuters)

business

Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Chandigarh saved fuel worth ₹17 cr via e-buses

Launched in November 2021, as many as 80 electric buses are currently plying on city roads. More than 1.51 crore passengers have travelled in these buses in over 27 months

Chandigarh transport director Pradhuman Singh said, “The electric buses have so far covered a distance of 1.01 crore km on intra-city routes, saving 20.38 lakh litre of diesel and preventing 5,380.42 tonne carbon emission.” (HT File)

cities

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Evaluating Net-zero for the Indian cement industry

This paper has been authored by Kartheek Nitturu and others, CEEW.

A labourer carries a sack of cement inside a shop. (REUTERS)

ht insight

Published on Feb 24, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Plaksha University launches new research centre for clean energy

The research center envisages to support India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant and energy-secure future.

Plaksha University has launched the Indorama Ventures Center for Clean Energy - a research center aimed at supporting India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant, and an energy-secure future. It also seeks to contribute in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions through research and more.

education

Published on Feb 19, 2024 07:14 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day 2024: Date, history and significance

International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

lifestyle

Published on Jan 26, 2024 02:18 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Affordability and permanence of biochar as a carbon removal solution

This article is authored by Shailendra Singh Rao, founder, Creduce.

People protest against the climate crisis in Glasgow. (Reuters)

ht insight

Published on Dec 04, 2023 11:26 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

US faces criticism for 'embarrassingly' small contribution to COP28 climate fund

The COP28 climate summit fallout as the US faces scrutiny for a meager $17.5m contribution to the damage fund, compared to major donors.

United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber reacts during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Dec 01, 2023 09:59 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

A Finnish firm thinks it can cut industrial carbon emissions by a third

Running a turbine backwards can produce green heat

Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals. (AP Photo)

environment

Published on Jun 08, 2023 09:30 PM IST

The Economist

France bans short-haul flights, asks travellers to use trains. Here's why

The French government is also cracking down on the use of private jets for short journeys to make transport greener and fairer for the population.

France is also cracking down on the use of private jets for short journeys in a bid to make transport greener and fairer for the population.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on May 24, 2023 06:43 PM IST

ByYagya Sharma

Energy emissions will fall by 2025... but very slowly

A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on February 8 gives a disaggregated estimate of electricity emissions for 2022.

Emissions from electricity will decline marginally by 2025 due to rapid increase in renewable sources as per 2022 Global Carbon Budget report(AP)

india news

Updated on May 18, 2023 11:03 PM IST

PTI | ByHT Data Team

Green growth for India: Special focus on mangrove protection

This article is authored by Neelima A, associate, Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi.

Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) forest in Sunderbans river delta. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

ht insight

Published on May 16, 2023 12:23 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Japan to test CO2 absorbing vending machines in bid to cut carbon emissions

A soft drinks firm plans to test out new machine next month containing a material that “absorbs carbon dioxide” as it sucks in air to cool or warm the drinks.

Japan has some 4 million vending machines.(Representative Image/REUTERS)

technology

Published on May 11, 2023 02:21 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Skoda has discontinued this car from India. Here's why

Skoda Auto India has decided to discontinue Octavia sedan from the market. Here we tell the reason behind this decision.

car bike

Published on Apr 17, 2023 06:10 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Mine the gap: Reclaiming critical minerals from urban mines

The article has been authored by Rajesh Chadha, senior fellow and and Ganesh Sivamani, research associate, Centre for Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi.

Securing the supply chains of CRMs will be imperative for India to meet its AatmaNirbhar Bharat goals and climate mitigation commitments.(AP)

ht insight

Published on Feb 14, 2023 04:39 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Everything that’s wrong with carbon offsets and what can we do about it?

This article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP & Head- Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies.

Carbon offsets are a mitigation strategy and do not address the pertinent issue of absolute CO2 emissions reduction, which should be the primary driver for climate.(AP (Representative Image))

ht insight

Published on Jan 12, 2023 12:28 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Chennai will emit 230 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040 due to buildings: IIT study

IIT Madras researchers said the building industry alone is estimated to account for around a quarter of total CO2 emissions in India.

Chennai will emit 230 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040 due to buildings alone: IIT Madras study (File photo, for representation

education

Published on Jan 05, 2023 01:39 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Bengaluru's BMTC inks deal with Tata Motors' unit for 921 more electric buses

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation will get 921 more electric buses, to be supplied and operated by a unit of Tata Motors, under an agreement signed Friday.

BMTC has brought in e-buses to reduce its carbon footprint in Bengaluru.((PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak))

cities

Published on Dec 17, 2022 12:43 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Nearly 4,000 people in Delhi fined for flouting car emission rules

From Tuesday afternoon till 6 am on Friday, 3,906 BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers were stopped and fined for plying in Delhi in violation of the rule

An anti-smog gun being used to curb air pollution and dust near the under-construction RRTS Station at Anand Vihar on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

cities

Updated on Nov 12, 2022 02:52 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh

European Union agrees law to remove Carbon dioxide by expanding green cover

The law sets a target of removing 310 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030 through the use of soil, trees, plants, biomass and timber. Binding targets are to be set for all 27 EU members, aimed at progressively increasing absorptions and reducing emissions so that the EU-wide objective is reached.

Currently, EU countries have to ensure they compensate emissions from land use and forestry with at least an equivalent amount of carbon removal.(Reuters)

environment

Published on Nov 11, 2022 03:33 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Global CO2 emissions near record levels in 2022: Report

If current emissions levels persist, there is a 50 percent chance that warming of 1.5 degree Celsius will be exceeded in nine years, according to the ‘Global Carbon Budget 2022’.

Earth's global surface temperature has increased by around 1.1 degree Celsius as compared to the average in the pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels. (File) (Representational Image)(AP)

environment

Published on Nov 11, 2022 06:51 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

US unveils new carbon offset scheme for climate finance

Kerry said the plan, called the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) will be developed by the US along with the Bezos Earth Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation and receive inputs from public and private sectors.

world news

Updated on Nov 10, 2022 05:10 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Staggering revelation in study on carbon footprint of the world's richest

This is not the first report that has red-flagged the carbon footprint of the world's richest.

A worker walks towards the particle filter on the upper deck of the ferry Piana docked in Marseille harbour. (AFP)

environment

Updated on Nov 07, 2022 08:41 AM IST

BySwati Bhasin

S. Africa seeks cabinet approval for $8.5 billion climate plan to curb coal use

The plan details how the money will be spent, with the investment partners focused on re-purposing coal-fired plants owned by state utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to produce renewable energy. South Africa is also pushing for support to develop green hydrogen and electric vehicle industries.

South Africa’s landmark climate finance deal has been hailed as a prototype for helping other coal-dependent developing countries transition to cleaner energy. (REUTERS)

environment

Published on Oct 06, 2022 10:37 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

US ratifies Kigali Amendment, the international climate deal on refrigerants

HFCs are considered a major driver of global warming and are being targeted worldwide. Nearly 200 nations reached a deal in 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda, to limit HFCs and find substitutes more friendly to the atmosphere.

A group of teenage protesters, part of the global movement

environment

Published on Sep 22, 2022 09:15 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Devil in detail of South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate funding, deal on hold

South Africa uses coal to generate more than 80% of its electricity and is the world’s 13th-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. With the country facing record blackouts this year and a number of its coal-fired plants approaching retirement age, additional generating capacity is urgently needed, along with the money to finance it.

The money was offered to South Africa at United Nations climate talks in Glasgow last year. (AFP)

environment

Published on Sep 16, 2022 10:41 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

IISc researchers use fish ear bones to estimate ancient seawater temperature

Mapping early seawater temperatures is important to better understand Earth's history. Earth scientists have been attempting to reconstruct the seawater temperature over time, but it is not easy to do so.

Tiny bones found in the inner ear of fish hold clues to the fish's age, migration patterns, and the type of water that the fish lived in.(Unsplash)

science

Published on Aug 11, 2022 04:56 PM IST

PTI | | Edited by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Strong correlation of car’s age, mileage on emissions: Study

The analysis found that age and mileage have a higher correlation with increased CO, HC and air-fuel ratio (AFR). In comparison, no direct correlation was seen with older vehicles and the O2 and CO2 emissions the vehicle was releasing.

In the study, vehicles were split into four groups based on the quality of their upkeep, Pandey said — ‘Very good’, good’, ‘poor’ and ‘unsatisfactory’. (Representative image/ANI)

cities

Updated on Aug 09, 2022 03:50 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

World's largest tropical peatlands, bigger than size of England: Survey

Peatlands, essentially wetland ecosystems in which waterlogging prevents plants from fully decomposing, are very crucial in slowing climate change because of their ability to store carbon.

A smouldering peatland. (Representational image)

environment

Published on Aug 03, 2022 02:55 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Nisha Anand

Australia PM pushes for 43% emissions cut below 2005 levels, Greens want 75%

Australia’s Parliament sat for the first time with the new prime minister determined to have a greenhouse gas reduction target enshrined in law. This would force Australia to reduce its emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.

The new government has already officially notified the United Nations of the 43% target. It wants the target enshrined in law in case a future administration attempts to reduce the target.

environment

Published on Jul 26, 2022 12:47 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

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Four years of R&D efforts bore fruit as Alok developed bricks, adhesives and plasters from construction rubbish

Europe, a net importer of CBAM goods wants to reduce carbon intensity of imported goods, with many Indian industries claiming their products can be sustainable.

Launched in November 2021, as many as 80 electric buses are currently plying on city roads. More than 1.51 crore passengers have travelled in these buses in over 27 months

This paper has been authored by Kartheek Nitturu and others, CEEW.

The research center envisages to support India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant and energy-secure future.

International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

This article is authored by Shailendra Singh Rao, founder, Creduce.

The COP28 climate summit fallout as the US faces scrutiny for a meager $17.5m contribution to the damage fund, compared to major donors.

Running a turbine backwards can produce green heat

The French government is also cracking down on the use of private jets for short journeys to make transport greener and fairer for the population.

A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on February 8 gives a disaggregated estimate of electricity emissions for 2022.

This article is authored by Neelima A, associate, Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi.

A soft drinks firm plans to test out new machine next month containing a material that “absorbs carbon dioxide” as it sucks in air to cool or warm the drinks.

Skoda Auto India has decided to discontinue Octavia sedan from the market. Here we tell the reason behind this decision.

The article has been authored by Rajesh Chadha, senior fellow and and Ganesh Sivamani, research associate, Centre for Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi.

This article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP & Head- Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies.

IIT Madras researchers said the building industry alone is estimated to account for around a quarter of total CO2 emissions in India.

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation will get 921 more electric buses, to be supplied and operated by a unit of Tata Motors, under an agreement signed Friday.

From Tuesday afternoon till 6 am on Friday, 3,906 BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers were stopped and fined for plying in Delhi in violation of the rule

If current emissions levels persist, there is a 50 percent chance that warming of 1.5 degree Celsius will be exceeded in nine years, according to the ‘Global Carbon Budget 2022’.

Kerry said the plan, called the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) will be developed by the US along with the Bezos Earth Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation and receive inputs from public and private sectors.

This is not the first report that has red-flagged the carbon footprint of the world's richest.

The plan details how the money will be spent, with the investment partners focused on re-purposing coal-fired plants owned by state utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to produce renewable energy. South Africa is also pushing for support to develop green hydrogen and electric vehicle industries.

HFCs are considered a major driver of global warming and are being targeted worldwide. Nearly 200 nations reached a deal in 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda, to limit HFCs and find substitutes more friendly to the atmosphere.

Mapping early seawater temperatures is important to better understand Earth's history. Earth scientists have been attempting to reconstruct the seawater temperature over time, but it is not easy to do so.

The analysis found that age and mileage have a higher correlation with increased CO, HC and air-fuel ratio (AFR). In comparison, no direct correlation was seen with older vehicles and the O2 and CO2 emissions the vehicle was releasing.

Peatlands, essentially wetland ecosystems in which waterlogging prevents plants from fully decomposing, are very crucial in slowing climate change because of their ability to store carbon.

Australia’s Parliament sat for the first time with the new prime minister determined to have a greenhouse gas reduction target enshrined in law. This would force Australia to reduce its emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.

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