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Trump 2.0 will slow, not kill, the global energy transition

Trump couldn’t kill the green transition during his first term, and he won’t succeed this time either.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a business session with U.S. governors who are in town for the National Governors Association's (NGA) annual winter meeting, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:38 PM IST

ByIan Bremmer

Indonesian parliament proposes revision of mining law

INDONESIA-MINERALS/:Indonesian parliament proposes revision of mining law

world news

Published on Jan 23, 2025 10:01 AM IST

Reuters |

Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment

GREENLAND-MINING/ (PIX):Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment

world news

Published on Nov 26, 2024 09:53 PM IST

Reuters |

India and Saudi Arabia sign agreements on energy transition, exchange of expertise

India is the second largest trade partner of Saudi Arabia whereas Saudi Arabia is the fifth largest trading partner of India.

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal with Saudi Arabia’s minister of energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud earlier this week. (PTI Photo)

business

Published on Nov 01, 2024 02:57 PM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing th

COLUMN-RUSSELL/MINING-ENERGY (COLUMN):COLUMN-Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?: Russell

world news

Published on Oct 30, 2024 10:50 AM IST

Reuters |

EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform

MINERALS-EU/ (EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform

world news

Published on Oct 21, 2024 06:11 PM IST

Reuters |

Adani now blends green hydrogen into natural gas for Ahmedabad cooking pipelines

Adani makes green hydrogen with wind or solar power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis and blends the hydrogen in natural gas for cooking and industries

Adani group has started blending green hydrogen in natural gas that is supplied to households for cooking purposes in parts of Ahmedabad, with a view to cut emissions and meet net-zero targets.(Reuters)

business

Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:33 PM IST

PTI |

India, US sign pact to expand critical minerals supply chain

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo signed the MOU that Goyal hailed as the “highlight” of the dialogue.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal exchanges the MoU with United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to ‘Expand and Diversify Critical Minerals Supply Chains’ between India and the US. (ANI PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Oct 05, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

German Foreign Ministry fires back at Donald Trump over debate barbs

Germany's foreign ministry sharply rebuffed Donald Trump's criticism of its energy policy, asserting over 50% of its energy comes from renewables.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump motions while attending the 9/11 Memorial ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)(AP)

world news

Published on Sep 11, 2024 09:05 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

We want to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production: PM Modi

Green Hydrogen is emerging as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape as it can help in decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify

PM Modi said the impacts of climate change are being felt here and now. (PTI photo)

india news

Published on Sep 11, 2024 02:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Wish I could bring down taxes to nil, says Nirmala Sitharaman: ‘Not troubling'

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that her job as the finance minister was generating revenue and not troubling people.

Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das are seen. (ANI)

business

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

CAF development bank loans $2.7 billion across Latin America, Caribbean

CAF-LATAM/ (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-CAF development bank loans $2.7 billion across Latin America, Caribbean

world news

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:27 AM IST

Reuters |

India's green hydrogen dream: A billion-dollar path to net-zero by 2030

This article is authored by Nirav Choksi, CEO & co-founder, CredAble.

Green Earth(Representational photo / Creative Commons)

ht insight

Published on Mar 11, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByNirav Choksi

CEA’s review ahead of budget points to key focus areas and opportunities

The document provides an opportunity for India to emerge as a reliable partner for “friend-shoring” and “onshoring” of business

India has an opportunity to emerge as a trusted partner for “friend-shoring”. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Jan 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi

India thwarted attempts for limitations on coal at COP28: Bhupender Yadav

An Oxfam report has pointed out that there is no definition of climate finance and we do not know how much climate finance has been delivered, the environment minister said

Union minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI Photo)

india news

Published on Jan 09, 2024 10:02 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

At COP28, a new pathway for climate action

From the Abu Dhabi conference, the urgent call for action should resonate loud and clear throughout COP28 in and create a dynamic and durable pathway

A man walks past a COP28 sign at the venue of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai on November 30, 2023. (AFP)

opinion

Published on Dec 01, 2023 11:30 AM IST

ByNavdeep Suri

India's critical role in developing resilient global mineral supply chains

The United States-led Mineral Security Partnership can open up new skilling and employment opportunities in mining and joint R&D in critical minerals

The EV supply chain faces significant challenges due to the consolidation of extraction and processing activities in specific geographical regions (Shutterstock)

opinion

Updated on Oct 04, 2023 10:44 PM IST

ByPradeep Karuturi, Sameer Guduru

Climate action must follow idea of antyodaya, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on ministers of the member countries of the intergovernmental forum G20 to deliver a strong communique on the climate crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses G20 ministers in Chennai. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 11:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

India making great strides on green growth, says PM at G20 energy meeting

The Prime Minister also invited the delegates to join the international solar alliance’s green grids initiative — “One Sun, One World, One Grid”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses G20 energy ministers meet via video message, in Goa on Saturday (ANI)

india news

Updated on Jul 23, 2023 12:26 AM IST

ByGerard de Souza, Panaji

Poor outcome following resistance by G20 members over renewable energy targets

Since Friday, several countries blocked talks on raising finance for the transition to higher renewable energy deployment. Following fractures in talks that went on till Saturday early morning and through the day, what is now likely to come out is a very loose text in the chair’s summary

4th Energy Transitions Working Group meeting was held in Goa on Saturday (Twitter Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 22, 2023 05:32 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

G20 meet: Ministers disagree on language for fossil fuels

As the G20 energy ministers negotiate on a joint statement in Goa on the way forward for energy transition to cleaner sources, observers said there have been disagreements on the language related to phasing down of fossil fuels

G20 energy ministers disagree on the language related to phasing down of fossil fuels. (G20 India Twitter)

india news

Updated on Jul 22, 2023 12:29 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

G20 to meet over clean energy, climate action

G20’s views and resolutions ahead of the UN Climate Meeting to be held in Dubai this November are important because member countries are responsible for 80% of global emissions and GDP

A communique is expected from the G20 energy ministers on July 22 which will provide a common view of these countries. (G20 India Twitter)

india news

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:09 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

G20 ministerial meetings likely to set tone for forum’s approach ahead of COP28

Meetings on clean energy, energy transition, the environment, and climate sustainability are being held this month in Goa and Chennai

India assumed the G20 presidency in December. (HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Jul 20, 2023 03:42 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Funding energy transition in developing nations key to curbing emissions

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said that Earth’s average temperature was highest ever in the beginning of July

Developing economies argue that they have a lesser responsibility of doing so because of their lower historical contribution. (HT file photo)

business

Updated on Jul 13, 2023 09:26 AM IST

ByAbhishek Jha

IEA chief asks advanced nations to take bigger energy transition responsibility

Speaking at a G20 event in New Delhi, International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Fatih Birol said climate change caused by the concentration of carbon is not a problem of today

International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Fatih Birol. (Twitter)

india news

Updated on Jun 15, 2023 08:55 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Why climate change is intimately tied to biodiversity

There is a financial case for investing in biodiversity

FILE -- A green sea turtle swims near coral in a bay on the west coast of the Big Island near Captain Cook, Hawaii, on Sept. 11, 2019. Taking care of Hawaii's unique natural environment costs money and now the state wants tourists to help pay for it, especially because growing numbers are traveling to the islands to enjoy the beauty of its outdoors — including some lured by dramatic vistas they've seen on social media. (AP Photo/Brian Skoloff, File)(AP)

environment

Updated on Apr 06, 2023 06:01 PM IST

The Economist

Effect of a net-zero target for India’s energy transitions & climate policy

The study has been authored by Vaibhav Chaturvedi and Ankur Malyan

This study attempts to address this gap by modelling alternative peaking and net-zero-year scenarios for India, and highlighting its implications for transition in energy-intensive sectors.

ht insight

Updated on Nov 01, 2021 12:44 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Shell launches major cost-cutting drive to prepare for energy transition

Shell’s new cost-cutting review, known internally as Project Reshape and expected to be completed this year, will affect its three main divisions and any savings will come on top of a $4 billion target set in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

Reducing costs is vital for Shell’s plans to move into the power sector and renewables where margins are relatively low.

business

Published on Sep 21, 2020 11:56 AM IST

London | ByReuters | Posted by Prashasti Singh

How Covid-19 can affect India’s energy transition goals

We must use this critical juncture to push for positive reforms and overdue structural changes to build a resilient electricity future

The government continues its protective impulse on coal – seeking to maintain production, substituting coal import and promote sales – likely because workers, some poorer states, and key sectors like railways are heavily dependent on the coal economy.(MINT)

analysis

Updated on May 08, 2020 02:26 PM IST

ByAshwini K Swain

Use sanitary pads made of clothes: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi

Prof Suneeta Mittal, director and head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, said clothes come with the problem of affordability and hygiene.

In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged people to avoid using plastic bags. He had also called upon technicians and entrepreneurs to look at innovative ways to recycle plastic.(HT image)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2019 12:55 AM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

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Trump couldn’t kill the green transition during his first term, and he won’t succeed this time either.

INDONESIA-MINERALS/:Indonesian parliament proposes revision of mining law

GREENLAND-MINING/ (PIX):Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment

India is the second largest trade partner of Saudi Arabia whereas Saudi Arabia is the fifth largest trading partner of India.

COLUMN-RUSSELL/MINING-ENERGY (COLUMN):COLUMN-Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?: Russell

MINERALS-EU/ (EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform

Adani makes green hydrogen with wind or solar power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis and blends the hydrogen in natural gas for cooking and industries

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo signed the MOU that Goyal hailed as the “highlight” of the dialogue.

Germany's foreign ministry sharply rebuffed Donald Trump's criticism of its energy policy, asserting over 50% of its energy comes from renewables.

Green Hydrogen is emerging as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape as it can help in decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that her job as the finance minister was generating revenue and not troubling people.

CAF-LATAM/ (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-CAF development bank loans $2.7 billion across Latin America, Caribbean

This article is authored by Nirav Choksi, CEO & co-founder, CredAble.

The document provides an opportunity for India to emerge as a reliable partner for “friend-shoring” and “onshoring” of business

An Oxfam report has pointed out that there is no definition of climate finance and we do not know how much climate finance has been delivered, the environment minister said

From the Abu Dhabi conference, the urgent call for action should resonate loud and clear throughout COP28 in and create a dynamic and durable pathway

The United States-led Mineral Security Partnership can open up new skilling and employment opportunities in mining and joint R&D in critical minerals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on ministers of the member countries of the intergovernmental forum G20 to deliver a strong communique on the climate crisis

The Prime Minister also invited the delegates to join the international solar alliance’s green grids initiative — “One Sun, One World, One Grid”

Since Friday, several countries blocked talks on raising finance for the transition to higher renewable energy deployment. Following fractures in talks that went on till Saturday early morning and through the day, what is now likely to come out is a very loose text in the chair’s summary

As the G20 energy ministers negotiate on a joint statement in Goa on the way forward for energy transition to cleaner sources, observers said there have been disagreements on the language related to phasing down of fossil fuels

G20’s views and resolutions ahead of the UN Climate Meeting to be held in Dubai this November are important because member countries are responsible for 80% of global emissions and GDP

Meetings on clean energy, energy transition, the environment, and climate sustainability are being held this month in Goa and Chennai

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said that Earth’s average temperature was highest ever in the beginning of July

Speaking at a G20 event in New Delhi, International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Fatih Birol said climate change caused by the concentration of carbon is not a problem of today

There is a financial case for investing in biodiversity

The study has been authored by Vaibhav Chaturvedi and Ankur Malyan

Shell’s new cost-cutting review, known internally as Project Reshape and expected to be completed this year, will affect its three main divisions and any savings will come on top of a $4 billion target set in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

We must use this critical juncture to push for positive reforms and overdue structural changes to build a resilient electricity future

Prof Suneeta Mittal, director and head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, said clothes come with the problem of affordability and hygiene.

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