We need governments to tackle this urgently by publishing emission figures for the richest people, regulating investors and corporates to slash carbon emissions and taxing wealth and polluting investments, said Nafkote Dabi, Climate Change Lead at Oxfam International. Oxfam also estimated that a wealth tax on the worlds super-rich could raise USD 1.4 trillion a […]
Here’s How Israel, Egypt and Jordan Can Fight Global Warming Together
Today more than ever it is clear to almost everyone that our planet is undergoing an accelerated process of global warming, which is causing serious damage to the environment, the economy and society, and is likely in the end to lead to the extinction of our civilization. One of the main reasons for the process […]
Maharashtra proposes to spend Rs 9,453 crore on EV charging centres
Mega electric vehicle charging centres will be started on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Mumbai-Nashik Expressway The Maharashtra government has planned an outlay of Rs 9,453 crore for setting up mega electric vehicle charging centres on key expressways connecting the state capital Mumbai. Presenting the Maharashtra Budget 2021-22 in the Maharashtra Assembly on March […]
Renewables cut greenhouse gases in Iran by 3.6m tons
TEHRAN : The use of renewable energy has reduced the emission of greenhouse gases by 3.6 million tons in the country during the past calendar month (September 23-October 22), according to the latest statistics released by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization. The amount of electricity generated from renewable energy sources reached 5.4 billion […]