Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India

What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Kearney and Observer Research Foundation has released a report titled “Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India”. What is the key finding of the report? India is the 3rd largest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emitter in the world, behind the United… Continue reading Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India

India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans?3 What is the significance of this declaration?4 India’s Target to Transition to Electric Vehicles What is the News? India has joined over 30 other countries in signing the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans. What is the… Continue reading India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040

Net-zero presents many opportunities for India — and challenges

News: At Glasgow COP26 summit, one of the key announcements made by India was a target for achieving net-zero. India committed to a 2070 net zero target. This is not just significant for the world, but also a sizeable economic opportunity for India. The challenge now is to overcome the obstacles along the way. Must… Continue reading Net-zero presents many opportunities for India — and challenges

Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030

Synopsis: Indian railways announced a grand plan to achieve net-zero carbon emission. But the plan might face a few challenges in implementation. Contents1 Introduction2 About Indian Railways and its carbon emissions3 What are Indian Railways plans to become a net-zero emitter? 4 What are the projects launched by Indian Railways to achieve the Net Zero Emissions?5… Continue reading Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030

India’s difficult transition from fossil fuels to net-zero emissions

Synopsis: India faces many challenges in reducing dependence on coal and oil but the greater use of gas in our energy mix could ease the way. Introduction The coal crisis has forced the Indian government to ramp up domestic production and imports of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, while the world focuses on net-zero carbon… Continue reading India’s difficult transition from fossil fuels to net-zero emissions

Net-zero is not enough

Synopsis: A coherent programme of mitigation, adaptation and resilience is what India and every country in the world needs. The global climate discussion must focus clearly on the allocation of available carbon space that will allow countries to work out such a strategy. Introduction The recent report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change… Continue reading Net-zero is not enough

More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?

Synopsis: “Net-zero emissions” is in the news, and government leaders and CEOs are under pressure to discuss as to how they’ll reduce their countries’ or businesses’ impact on climate change. Contents1 Introduction2 What does net-zero emissions actually mean?3 How companies claim net-zero emissions?4 Then, why carbon credits draw criticism?5 Why do net-zero emissions matter?6 How… Continue reading More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?

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