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Startup Mantra: Finding viable solution to address industrial waste

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

pune news

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:26 AM IST

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

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

business

Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:17 PM IST

Chandigarh saved fuel worth ₹17 cr via e-buses

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)

chandigarh news

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:10 AM IST

Evaluating Net-zero for the Indian cement industry

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A labourer carries a sack of cement inside a shop.

climate change

Published on May 11, 2024 03:56 PM IST

Plaksha University launches new research centre for clean energy

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.

news

Published on Feb 19, 2024 07:14 PM IST

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

festivals

Published on Jan 26, 2024 02:18 PM IST

Affordability and permanence of biochar as a carbon removal solution

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

climate change

Published on May 11, 2024 01:02 PM IST

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

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

world news

Updated on Dec 01, 2023 09:59 AM IST

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

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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

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

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.

world news

Published on May 24, 2023 06:43 PM IST

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

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

india news

Updated on May 18, 2023 11:03 PM IST

Green growth for India: Special focus on mangrove protection

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Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) forest in Sunderbans river delta.

climate change

Published on May 11, 2024 02:33 PM IST

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

Japan has some 4 million vending machines.

technology

Published on May 11, 2023 02:21 PM IST

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

The logo of Skoda carmaker.

car bike

Published on Apr 17, 2023 06:21 PM IST

Mine the gap: Reclaiming critical minerals from urban mines

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

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 02:10 PM IST

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

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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.

climate change

Published on May 11, 2024 02:05 PM IST

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

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

news

Published on Jan 05, 2023 01:39 PM IST

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

BMTC has brought in e-buses to reduce its carbon footprint in Bengaluru.

bengaluru news

Published on Dec 17, 2022 12:43 PM IST

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

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)

delhi news

Updated on Nov 12, 2022 02:52 AM IST

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

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

environment

Published on Nov 11, 2022 03:06 PM IST

Global CO2 emissions near record levels in 2022: Report

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)

environment

Published on Nov 11, 2022 06:51 AM IST

US unveils new carbon offset scheme for climate finance

US climate envoy John Kerry.

world news

Updated on Nov 10, 2022 05:10 AM IST

Staggering revelation in study on 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.

environment

Updated on Nov 07, 2022 09:11 AM IST

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

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

environment

Published on Oct 06, 2022 10:37 AM IST

US ratifies Kigali Amendment, the international climate deal on refrigerants

A group of teenage protesters, part of the global movement "Fridays for Future" against climate change in front of the White House in Washington DC, May 24, 2019.

environment

Published on Sep 22, 2022 09:15 AM IST

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

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

environment

Published on Sep 16, 2022 10:41 AM IST

IISc researchers use fish ear bones to estimate ancient seawater temperature

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.

science

Published on Aug 11, 2022 04:56 PM IST

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

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)

delhi news

Updated on Aug 09, 2022 03:50 AM IST

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

A smouldering peatland. (Representational image)

environment

Published on Aug 03, 2022 02:55 PM IST

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

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

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