India among top 5 developing countries in aviation emissions in 2019, study finds
However, among the economically developing countries, India was found to be the third biggest contributor with close to 3 per cent share in global CO₂ emissions... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNo-frills flying emerges as air travel’s painful, greener future
With global air travel almost completely recovered from the pandemic, cutting emissions is once again the industrys No. 1 challenge. Key Points
Economic TimesNot all emitters are equal. Top 10% in US, Canada, EU emit 2-8 times more than India's richest
Sustainable lifestyles are no longer a mere option. They must become a crucial pillar of climate action — the emissions math shows why. Key Points
ThePrint‘50% chance that warming of 1.5°C will be exceeded in about 7 years’
The year 2023 is set for record-high carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, reaching 36.8 billion tonnes of CO2 (GtCO2) which is 1.4% above the 2019 pre-Covid-19 level | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia’s emissions up 4.6% in 2016-19, new climate plans show
India's total emissions increased by 4.56% in 2019 compared to 2016 levels, and have nearly doubled since 2000, according to a report submitted to the UNFCCC. The energy sector contributed the most to emissions (75.81%), followed by agriculture (13.44%), industrial processes (8.41%), and waste (2.34%). However, India has successfully decoupled economic growth from emissions, with a 33% reduction in emissions intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2019. India has also achieved its target of reducing emission intensity by 33-35% by 2030, 11 years in advance. | Latest News India Key Points
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Cause and Effect | At COP28, world leaders are at a crossroads
Against a backdrop of months of devastating heat, the world is on track for 2.5 to 2.9°C warming, pushing the planet closer to irreversible climate breakdown Key Points
Hindustan Times‘World to warm by nearly 3 degrees by end of century’: UN Gap Report
Global greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.2 per cent from 2021 to 2022, reaching a record 57.4 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Key Points
Business TodayFrom climate pledges to action: unbiased data is a must for strong regulation
Technical assistance from independent NGOs can lay the groundwork for the policy successes needed to fight climate change. Rules that promote the use of cutting-edge technologies can foster innovation, enhance competitiveness, and help countries position themselves as climate leaders. Key Points
mintGovt identifies high fleet emission levels in major car makers; stiff penalties recommended
The Indian government has identified elevated fleet emission levels in leading car manufacturers, including Hyundai, Kia, Honda Cars, Renault, Skoda Auto, Volkswagen India, and Nissan, exceeding prescribed standards. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is recommending hefty penalties for violations, urging carmakers to shift toward greener and less-polluting vehicles. Key Points
Economic TimesFrance bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Aviation is a relatively small contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and attempts to curtail these have not been very fruitful till now. These fresh measures are also likely to yield only marginal dividends. Key Points
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Explainer | How U.S. President Joe Biden is pushing a switch to electric vehicles in the U.S.
The U.S. White House on Monday announced new commitments in the electric vehicles (EV) sector, in support of the country’s transition to cleaner energy Key Points
The HinduHow cleaning up pollution may be heating the planet
Aerosols may have been cooling the atmosphere as much as some greenhouse gases have been warming it. But they are bad for our health. Key Points
mintThe Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies fully disclose them. Key Points
WIREDemissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They’re Breaking Dangerous New Records
Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It’s a plea for world leaders to step up their ambition. Key Points
WIREDemissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They’re Breaking Dangerous New Records
Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It’s a plea for world leaders to step up their ambition. Key Points
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Can PSUs become 'green champions' to reach India's net-zero target?
Paris Agreement has set an ambitious but necessary goal of limiting the global average temperature between 1.5°C and 2°C above the pre-industrial levels by 2030. India has used PSUs to rationalise and subsidise the production of fossil fuels. Key Points
The Economic TimesExport, import cost may increase from Jan 2027 as global shipping faces costly decarbonisation measures
The global shipping industry's decarbonisation measures may increase the cost of exports and imports from January 2027, a report by GTRI said. IMO has notified its commitment to decarbonise the sector and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and has also set interim targets to reduce emissions. While IMO's recommendations are not legally binding, countries are expected to achieve the set targets. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy EVs are not the best of alternative mobility fuel choices for now
Electric vehicles (EVs) are more damaging for the environment than hybrid vehicles and conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a study by IIT Kanpur. The analysis found that the manufacturing, use and scrapping of battery electric vehicles causes between 15% and 50% more greenhouse gases than hybrid or conventional engine cars. Additionally, producing EVs creates more emissions than producing ICE vehicles. Key Points
Economic TimesExclusive: US securities regulator signals it may curb climate rule ambitions
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials have told lobbyists and corporate executives in recent days that the agency's long-anticipated climate rules may scale back some of the most demanding greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements that it had proposed. Key Points
ReutersTread the green path: The need to decarbonize the logistics industry
Customer demand is one of the primary drivers for green logistics. As customers become more aware of the environmental impact of their purchases, they are switching loyalties to companies that can provide sustainable options. Key Points
Financialexpress
UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge
‘On Friday, the globe hit 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time in recorded history’. The globe is speeding to 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) of global warming since pre-industrial times, set to blow well past the agreed-upon international climate threshold, a United Nations report calculated. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChina’s carbon price hits record as polluters rush for permits
China has been gradually easing firms into accepting pollution costs. The country is also is tightening the supply of permits slowly. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia may launch carbon capture policy to exploit vast coal resources
India plans to launch a carbon capture policy to address its growing emissions while still utilising its vast coal resources. The policy, set to be unveiled later this year, will provide incentives for companies to trap, recycle, and store their emissions underground. The power sector, responsible for 42% of India's emissions, can potentially capture and recycle 70% of its emissions through carbon capture. India aims to use coal in a sustainable way and is exploring coal gasification technology as well, which has marginally lower emissions compared to conventional coal firing. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. debt investors as climate-focused as European peers, survey finds
U.S. asset managers factor greenhouse gas emissions and other climate risks into their debt investment decisions as much as peers in Europe, according to a survey released on Tuesday, despite the Republican campaign against climate-focused investing in the United States. Key Points
ReutersGreen Innovation Has a Glamour Problem
The US climate movement is often beguiled by glitzy, high-tech solutions. But these can be a costly distraction. Key Points
WIRED
CapitaLand India commissions captive solar plant in Tuticorin
India Business News: CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) has set up its first captive solar power plant in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. The 21 MW solar plant will generate over 30 million kWh of electricity annually and meet the power supply needs of two million sq ft of office space. This will increase CLINT’s green energy usage by over 70%, reduce its carbon emissions by more than 17,000 tonnes, as well as reduce its need to purchase power. Key Points
Times Of IndiaEuropean Union’s zero-emission goal remains elusive as new report says cars emit same CO2 levels as 12 years ago
EU aims to reach a zero-emissions target for new passenger cars by 2035. Most passenger cars in the European Union still emit the same quantity of carbon... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThe Food System Is Awful for the Climate. It Doesn’t Have to Be
New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable. Key Points
WIREDA Billion-Dollar Plan to Fix Farm emissions Might Make Things Worse
Agriculture is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the US is getting serious about reform. But some scientists say current efforts are misguided. Key Points
WIREDMassive Sails Power Ships Like Never Before
Global trade relies on ships powered by dirty fuel. To meet climate deadlines, some are proposing a return to wind power. Key Points
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EVs are duping you about carbon emissions. Govt should let diesel cars run longer
We shouldn't treat the automotive industry like fast fashion. Although carmakers agree that emissions are a problem, manufacturing vehicles is a major problem too. Key Points
ThePrintWhat is Loss & Damage Fund and what its adoption at COP28 means for low and middle-income countries
The fund will help these countries cope with, recover from losses caused by climate change. India, as one of UN’s ‘developing’ nations, has expressed support for fund's operationalisation. Key Points
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