Industrial decarbonization will propel India towards a sustainable future and further towards deep decarbonization. New Delhi: Taking a stand against climate change, India has put forth climate commitments at various international forums. India is leading many battles by powering the future with renewable energy, accelerating sustainable mobility in the transportation sector, fostering international cooperation such […]
UAE is setting a world-class example in sustainability
It is a fine balancing act for countries to pursue the development goals of today without derailing the prospects for the coming generations to have a healthy future. Global climate change and its impact on our planet is no more a cock and bull story or a conspiracy theory. It is a known fact that […]
Toward a Tradable Low-Carbon Cement Standard: Policy Design Considerations for the United States
This paper outlines design considerations for an effective low-carbon cement standard in the United States, including how to set benchmarks and stringency, how to address leakage and competitiveness, and how to structure cost containment policies. A low-carbon cement standard offers several advantages as part of a broader climate change policy portfolio and can serve dual […]
Bright Future Of Hydrogen Fuel Cells In India
Road transport today is responsible for a significant and growing share of global anthropogenic emissions of CO2. Moreover, it is almost entirely dependent on oil-derived fuels and therefore highly vulnerable to possible oil price shocks and supply disruptions. Improving road transport requires all these issues to be addressed. Introducing alternative transport fuels and vehicles will […]
China vows 5-year plan dedicated to climate, but growth, security concerns weigh
Vice premier Han Zheng said in October that the 2021-2025 plan would be “dedicated to addressing climate change” BEIJING: China has promised to dedicate its new “five-year plan” to tackling climate change, but concerns about economic growth and energy security are expected to temper the country’s green ambitions. Vice premier Han Zheng said in October […]
UAE Takes Measures to Tackle Climate Change
Climate change has become a popular topic across the globe, even more so in recent years. What had once been labeled ‘global warming’ has now become known by the more common phrase ‘climate change,’ which better encapsulates the real and pressing danger that looms around every nation today. The Middle East, a region already facing […]
Ahmedabad-based startup Matter bets on EV market, eyes $1 bn turnover by 2025
Matter will be launching its lithium ion batteries for solar and renewable management by April, which will be followed by its first electric motorcycle closer to Diwali this year. Bullish on the growth of electric vehicles (EV) market in India, EV and energy storage technology startup, Matter expects to clock a turnover of $1 billion […]
Turkey sets new goals in fight against climate change
The government on Wednesday released details of measures to curb the impact of climate change on Turkey. Unveiled by Minister of Environment and Urban Development Murat Kurum, the Fight Against Climate Change Declaration was the result of discussions and the contributions of scientists and nongovernmental organizations to government efforts to address the issue. The declaration […]
With Patchy Guidance, Companies May Have Climate Risk Blind Spots
The record-breaking wildfires and hurricanes of 2020 may not stand out as the worst catastrophes in a year defined by compounding crises. But these natural disasters are among the long list of physical climate hazards becoming more frequent and intense. Globally, natural disasters caused $210 billion in damages in 2020, $95 billion in the United States alone. Scientific evidence tells us […]
US special envoy lauds PM Modi’s efforts on climate change
Kerry mentioned that India has been a wonderful partner in advancing global ambitions from the negotiations in Paris to the current efforts leading to the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Washington: US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to address climate issues in the […]
