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Mercedes-Benz mulls assembling more EVs in India to meet zero emission, carbon neutrality goals Mercedes-Benz is considering assembling more electric vehicles at its plant in India. This move aims not only to reduce costs but also to advance the company’s goals of zero emission mobility and a carbon neutral setup. Mercedes-Benz India already a...
14 Jul, 2024, 11.05 AM ISTAmazon’s sustainability chief: ‘We have to act now’ on climate Amazon's focus on electric vehicles and industry partnerships highlights the complexity of transitioning to a sustainable future.
12 Jul, 2024, 09.38 AM ISTMicrosoft seals carbon capture deal with Occidental Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday inked a record carbon capture agreement with Occidental Petroleum subsidiary 1PointFive, as major technology companies grapple with the growing carbon footprint of artificial intelligence. The agreement follows a simi...
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UP tax sops recognise hybrid vehicles importance in cutting emissions, says Maruti Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava on Tuesday highlighted the Uttar Pradesh government's new policy offering a 100 per cent registration tax waiver on hybrid vehicles. This initiative is designed to reduce carbon emissions and decrease oil imp...
09 Jul, 2024, 10.10 PM ISTDid climate change occur 44 million years ago that changed Earth? What happened to river system that ran below Antarctica? Scientists, including Johann Klages, discovered an ancient 1,000-mile river system beneath Antarctica from 40 million years ago. This finding, linked to Eocene epoch climate changes, provides insights into contemporary climate impacts and highlights...
08 Jul, 2024, 08.24 PM ISTJSW Steel to spend $1 billion on decarbonisation, aims net neutral by 2050 In its first phase by 2030, the country’s largest steel-maker intends to cut its emissions to 1.95 tonnes of CO2 for every tonne of steel produced. Its currently emits 2.36 tonne of CO2 for a tonne of steel.
08 Jul, 2024, 07.45 PM ISTCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims for fair trade, global decarbonisation: EU official Director-General of the European Commission, Gerassimos Thomas, led a group of officials to New Delhi to discuss tax and customs issues, with a focus on CBAM, on July 1 and 2.
08 Jul, 2024, 10.20 AM ISTPrevent mindless utilisation, promote mindful consumption: Bhupender Yadav At the first India Climate Summit of the Times Network on Friday, Bhupender Yadav, the minister for environment, forest and climate change, pointed out carbon emission-intensive anthropocentric development, unsustainable consumption patterns, and de...
29 Jun, 2024, 12.37 AM ISTChina's lunar lander brings back something astonishing from the moon, everything we know China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander that returned to the Earth after exploring the far end of the moon, has come back with some interesting artefacts from the moon's surface, that are key to understanding the geological evolution of the moon from the Ear...
28 Jun, 2024, 11.28 PM ISTNearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report An analysis by Climate Central revealed that nearly five billion people globally, including 619 million in India, faced extreme heat due to climate change over nine days in June. The report highlighted impacts in several countries, with experts warn...
28 Jun, 2024, 05.53 PM ISTRich nations should provide climate finance to developing countries: Bhupender Yadav "Temperature rise is a global problem. IPCC reports clearly say the increase in carbon emissions is driving average global temperatures up. Countries have prepared their Nationally Determined Contributions. India has achieved its climate targets, be...
28 Jun, 2024, 02.38 PM ISTGlobal carbon removal market could reach $100 billion/yr from 2030-35, report says Worsening climate change and inadequate efforts to cut emissions have led U.N. scientists to estimate billions of tons of carbon must be removed from the atmosphere annually by using nature or technology to meet global climate goals.
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24 Jun, 2024, 09.28 AM ISTScientists discover river system that flowed 40 million years under ice in Antarctica Geologists have discovered an old river that formerly flowed through Antarctica but is now buried below kilometers of ice.
22 Jun, 2024, 07.52 PM ISTCarbon removal needs to quadruple to meet climate goals, researchers say New policies are required to drive up demand for CDR, the authors said, with funding for new technologies falling since 2020. The $856 million invested in new startups last year accounted for around 1% of total climate tech spending.
05 Jun, 2024, 09.46 AM ISTEscalating emissions: How Red Sea disruptions are driving up carbon emissions Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated COVID-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs.
29 May, 2024, 10.11 AM ISTChina emissions fall in March, may have peaked: Report China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the country's emissions may have peaked, according to a new analysis. Writing for Carbon Brief, Myllyvirta said Chin...
28 May, 2024, 09.58 AM ISTAfter tennis, Infosys Topaz to drive AI-led innovation of Formula E racing Infosys partners with ABB FIA Formula E as digital innovation partner, aiming to engage 500 million fans by 2030. The collaboration focuses on fan engagement, sustainability, and technology innovation, including AI-powered insights and real-time dat...
09 May, 2024, 04.48 PM ISTGreen careers report: Understanding green jobs and their increasing demand Green jobs are on the rise globally, with India aiming to double its green job count. The industry focuses on upskilling, collaborating for R&D, and leveraging government initiatives to meet the demand for green skills.
06 May, 2024, 12.37 PM ISTMajority of top-100 companies making disclosures about carbon emissions: PwC India A PwC India survey indicates that 51% of India's top 100 companies have begun disclosing carbon emissions voluntarily, with 31% revealing their net-zero targets. With new ESG regulations, India's transition to BRSR Core showcases its commitment to s...
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