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EU's Carbon Tax Could Cost India 0.05% Of GDP: Report
The EU argues that this mechanism creates a level playing field for domestically manufactured goods, which must adhere to stricter environmental standards, and helps reduce emissions from imports.
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Michelin X Multi Energy Z+, India's Most Fuel-Efficient Commercial Vehicle Tyre, Launched
This tubeless truck tyre, sized at 295/80R22.5 is an upgraded version of the acclaimed Michelin X Multi Energy Z and is designed to help reduce CO2 emissions by up to 8 tons.
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India Reduced Emission Intensity By 33%, Reached Target Early: Report
India reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance, according to a government report.
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PM Modi To Visit Dubai On November 30 To Attend World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Dubai this week to attend a global summit on climate change that would focus on reducing emissions and supporting developing countries in dealing with extreme weather events.
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Centre's Air Quality Panel On Delhi's Strategy To Tackle Pollution
Delhi is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle air pollution with a focus on reducing dust pollution and emissions from transport and firecrackers, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Wednesday.
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Covid Lockdown Prevented Melting Of 27 Tonnes Of Himalayan Ice, Snow: Study
The authors estimate that the reduced anthropogenic pollutant emissions during the Indian lockdown was responsible for 71.6 per cent of the reduction in radiative forcing on snow in April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
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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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Indian Army to Procure Electric Vehicles for Select Units to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Indian Army decided to procure electric vehicles (EV) for select units and formations in sync with the government's overall policy of reducing the carbon emissions, officials said on Wednesday. As per the plan, around 25 percent light vehicles, 38 percent buses and 48 percent motorcycles in select units will be replaced with EVs in a time-bound...
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Army To Procure Electric Vehicles For Select Units
The Indian Army has decided to procure electric vehicles (EV) for select units and formations in sync with the government's overall policy of reducing the carbon emissions, officials said today.
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NTPC Lowers Carbon Footprint; Plans Projects to Light Up 2 Lakh Households, Reduce CO2 Emissions
NTPC Limited announced on Wednesday that it had achieved 69454 MW of group installed and commercial capacity. The country's largest integrated energy company commissioned its 56 MW Kawas Solar PV Project at NTPC Kawas, Gujarat on Monday. The Ministry of Power in a statement said that NTPC is steadily lowering its carbon footprint by reducing greenh...
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Indian, Israeli Firms Sign MoU to Produce Aluminium-Air Batteries in Boost for EVs in India
In a boost for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, Israeli and Indian firms have signed an MoU to produce aluminium-air batteries. The cutting-edge battery technology could help speed up adoption of EVs in India — without the need for charging infrastructure, reduce battery imports. Aluminium-air batteries are expected to make EV adoption mor...
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Delhi Airport To Induct Electric Vehicles To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Delhi airport will induct 62 electric vehicles in the next four months for its airside operations to reduce 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, its operator DIAL said on Monday.
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India's Pledge To Go Carbon Neutral By 2070 Is Real Climate Action: Experts
Environment experts have said India is doing more than most countries, including China, to reduce emissions and its pledge at COP26 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 is "real climate action".
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India Rejects Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target, Says Pathway More Important
India on Wednesday rejected calls to announce a net zero carbon emissions target and said it was more important for the world to lay out a pathway to reduce such emissions and avert a dangerous rise in global temperatures.
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Delhi Government Starts Month-Long Campaign To Reduce Vehicular Emissions
The Delhi government launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign across 100 crossings in the city today, noting that if people switch off engines at traffic signals, pollution can reduce by 13-20 per cent. The campaign will end on November 18.
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EU's Carbon Tax Could Cost India 0.05% Of GDP: Report
The EU argues that this mechanism creates a level playing field for domestically manufactured goods, which must adhere to stricter environmental standards, and helps reduce emissions from imports.
-
Michelin X Multi Energy Z+, India's Most Fuel-Efficient Commercial Vehicle Tyre, Launched
This tubeless truck tyre, sized at 295/80R22.5 is an upgraded version of the acclaimed Michelin X Multi Energy Z and is designed to help reduce CO2 emissions by up to 8 tons.
-
India Reduced Emission Intensity By 33%, Reached Target Early: Report
India reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance, according to a government report.
-
PM Modi To Visit Dubai On November 30 To Attend World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Dubai this week to attend a global summit on climate change that would focus on reducing emissions and supporting developing countries in dealing with extreme weather events.
-
Centre's Air Quality Panel On Delhi's Strategy To Tackle Pollution
Delhi is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle air pollution with a focus on reducing dust pollution and emissions from transport and firecrackers, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Wednesday.
-
Covid Lockdown Prevented Melting Of 27 Tonnes Of Himalayan Ice, Snow: Study
The authors estimate that the reduced anthropogenic pollutant emissions during the Indian lockdown was responsible for 71.6 per cent of the reduction in radiative forcing on snow in April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
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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.
-
Indian Army to Procure Electric Vehicles for Select Units to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Indian Army decided to procure electric vehicles (EV) for select units and formations in sync with the government's overall policy of reducing the carbon emissions, officials said on Wednesday. As per the plan, around 25 percent light vehicles, 38 percent buses and 48 percent motorcycles in select units will be replaced with EVs in a time-bound...
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Army To Procure Electric Vehicles For Select Units
The Indian Army has decided to procure electric vehicles (EV) for select units and formations in sync with the government's overall policy of reducing the carbon emissions, officials said today.
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NTPC Lowers Carbon Footprint; Plans Projects to Light Up 2 Lakh Households, Reduce CO2 Emissions
NTPC Limited announced on Wednesday that it had achieved 69454 MW of group installed and commercial capacity. The country's largest integrated energy company commissioned its 56 MW Kawas Solar PV Project at NTPC Kawas, Gujarat on Monday. The Ministry of Power in a statement said that NTPC is steadily lowering its carbon footprint by reducing greenh...
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Indian, Israeli Firms Sign MoU to Produce Aluminium-Air Batteries in Boost for EVs in India
In a boost for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, Israeli and Indian firms have signed an MoU to produce aluminium-air batteries. The cutting-edge battery technology could help speed up adoption of EVs in India — without the need for charging infrastructure, reduce battery imports. Aluminium-air batteries are expected to make EV adoption mor...
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Delhi Airport To Induct Electric Vehicles To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Delhi airport will induct 62 electric vehicles in the next four months for its airside operations to reduce 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, its operator DIAL said on Monday.
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India's Pledge To Go Carbon Neutral By 2070 Is Real Climate Action: Experts
Environment experts have said India is doing more than most countries, including China, to reduce emissions and its pledge at COP26 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 is "real climate action".
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India Rejects Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target, Says Pathway More Important
India on Wednesday rejected calls to announce a net zero carbon emissions target and said it was more important for the world to lay out a pathway to reduce such emissions and avert a dangerous rise in global temperatures.
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Delhi Government Starts Month-Long Campaign To Reduce Vehicular Emissions
The Delhi government launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign across 100 crossings in the city today, noting that if people switch off engines at traffic signals, pollution can reduce by 13-20 per cent. The campaign will end on November 18.
