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Explained: How Methane Emissions Threaten Climate Goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.
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IMF Says Crypto Industry's Carbon Footprint Rising; Officials Mull Tax Surge to Curb Emissions
IMF officials have raised concerns about the crypto sector's carbon emissions and are considering whether a tax increase on crypto mining could help reduce its carbon footprint. In a blog post, the officials suggested that an 85 percent tax hike on power usage by crypto miners could potentially cut the sector's annual emissions by an estimated 100 ...
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US Announces Sweeping Cuts To Power Sector Carbon Emissions
President Joe Biden's government on Thursday finalized sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's fossil fuel plants as part of the United States' efforts to confront the climate crisis.
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Growth Of Renewable Energy High In India, But Pace Not Enough: Economist
Climate change action is the need of the hour and the world, including India, is taking various measures to curb emissions and switch to cleaner energy.
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Delhi Environment Minister Suggests Work From Home To Curb Pollution In City
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.
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Bills Gates Says Inspired By India's Efforts To Curb Carbon Emissions
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday said he is inspired by India's leadership and efforts to curb carbon emissions.
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Climate Action On CO2 Emissions Alone Won't Prevent Extreme Warming: Study
To control climate change, the world must go beyond cutting carbon dioxide emissions and curb lesser-known pollutants such as nitrous oxide playing a key role in warming the planet, new research suggests.
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New York Assembly Puts Hurdles Before Non-Green Crypto Miners Looking to Set Shop in State
The state of New York will block non-green crypto miners from operating from the state for two years, a new rule in the region says. The New York Assembly has passed a bill seeking this provision to curb carbon emissions caused due to crypto mining in the area.
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Palladium Falls Nearly 13% On Worries Over China Demand Hit
Palladium, used in vehicle exhausts to curb emissions, has retreated nearly 40% since hitting an all-time high in early March
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BMW CEO Warns Against Electric-Only Strategy
BMW Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse has long advocated against all-out bans on combustion engine car sales in the face of rising pressure from regulators on the auto industry to curb its carbon emissions and environmental impact.
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All You Need to Know About BS-VI Fuel and How it Helps Reduce Pollution
Last year, the government announced that all Indian vehicles must comply with BS-VI standards. What is BS-VI, and how can it help curb pollution? Read on to know more!
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World Airlines Commit To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050
The world's airlines made a joint pledge Monday to reach "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050, as the aviation industry ramps up efforts to curb its contribution to global warming.
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Maharashtra's Big Push Towards Electric Vehicles To Curb Emissions
In a huge step towards cutting air pollution, the entire BEST fleet (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) plying in Mumbai will switch to electric buses that don't have emissions and are considered green technology.
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Adani, NTPC Seek Extension Of Deadlines To Curb Coal Plant Emissions
The requests mean the two biggest power producers in India are pressuring the government to delay emissions targets for a second time, citing costs and technical difficulties, even as the country chokes on some of the worst smog on the planet. Highlighted in correspondences over the past year reviewed by Reuters, the requests haven't previously ...
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Finance Commission Likely To Reject Rs 800 Billion Package To Cut Air Pollution: Report
India's Finance Commission has told the power ministry that its proposal to award utilities 835 billion rupees in incentives to install equipment to curb emissions is "unviable," a senior official at the ministry told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Explained: How Methane Emissions Threaten Climate Goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.
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IMF Says Crypto Industry's Carbon Footprint Rising; Officials Mull Tax Surge to Curb Emissions
IMF officials have raised concerns about the crypto sector's carbon emissions and are considering whether a tax increase on crypto mining could help reduce its carbon footprint. In a blog post, the officials suggested that an 85 percent tax hike on power usage by crypto miners could potentially cut the sector's annual emissions by an estimated 100 ...
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US Announces Sweeping Cuts To Power Sector Carbon Emissions
President Joe Biden's government on Thursday finalized sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's fossil fuel plants as part of the United States' efforts to confront the climate crisis.
-
Growth Of Renewable Energy High In India, But Pace Not Enough: Economist
Climate change action is the need of the hour and the world, including India, is taking various measures to curb emissions and switch to cleaner energy.
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Delhi Environment Minister Suggests Work From Home To Curb Pollution In City
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.
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Bills Gates Says Inspired By India's Efforts To Curb Carbon Emissions
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday said he is inspired by India's leadership and efforts to curb carbon emissions.
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Climate Action On CO2 Emissions Alone Won't Prevent Extreme Warming: Study
To control climate change, the world must go beyond cutting carbon dioxide emissions and curb lesser-known pollutants such as nitrous oxide playing a key role in warming the planet, new research suggests.
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New York Assembly Puts Hurdles Before Non-Green Crypto Miners Looking to Set Shop in State
The state of New York will block non-green crypto miners from operating from the state for two years, a new rule in the region says. The New York Assembly has passed a bill seeking this provision to curb carbon emissions caused due to crypto mining in the area.
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Palladium Falls Nearly 13% On Worries Over China Demand Hit
Palladium, used in vehicle exhausts to curb emissions, has retreated nearly 40% since hitting an all-time high in early March
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BMW CEO Warns Against Electric-Only Strategy
BMW Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse has long advocated against all-out bans on combustion engine car sales in the face of rising pressure from regulators on the auto industry to curb its carbon emissions and environmental impact.
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All You Need to Know About BS-VI Fuel and How it Helps Reduce Pollution
Last year, the government announced that all Indian vehicles must comply with BS-VI standards. What is BS-VI, and how can it help curb pollution? Read on to know more!
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World Airlines Commit To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050
The world's airlines made a joint pledge Monday to reach "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050, as the aviation industry ramps up efforts to curb its contribution to global warming.
-
Maharashtra's Big Push Towards Electric Vehicles To Curb Emissions
In a huge step towards cutting air pollution, the entire BEST fleet (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) plying in Mumbai will switch to electric buses that don't have emissions and are considered green technology.
-
Adani, NTPC Seek Extension Of Deadlines To Curb Coal Plant Emissions
The requests mean the two biggest power producers in India are pressuring the government to delay emissions targets for a second time, citing costs and technical difficulties, even as the country chokes on some of the worst smog on the planet. Highlighted in correspondences over the past year reviewed by Reuters, the requests haven't previously ...
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Finance Commission Likely To Reject Rs 800 Billion Package To Cut Air Pollution: Report
India's Finance Commission has told the power ministry that its proposal to award utilities 835 billion rupees in incentives to install equipment to curb emissions is "unviable," a senior official at the ministry told Reuters on Tuesday.
