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The Union ministries of power, road transport, heavy industries, and petroleum met to strengthen the regulatory framework and reduce carbon emissions of four-wheeler vehicles, Union power minister Manohar Lal said on social media platform X. (PTI)

Govt discusses roadmap to implement stricter emission norms for four-wheelers

1 min read . 17 Jun 2025

The rules will also have provisions for phased reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, and a time-bound plan for green upgrade of ports. (Pixabay)

India to notify new rules to meet IMO’s zero emission regulations

6 min read . 31 May 2025

JICA will provide technical assistance to reduce carbon emissions in the power sector and help align India’s targets. (Image: Pixabay)

Japan to help India draft carbon-neutral roadmap for power sector

2 min read . 11 Apr 2025

The absolute rise in emissions was driven predominantly by domestic travel within just three countries: America, China and India.

Carbon emissions from tourism are rising disproportionately fast

2 min read . 25 Feb 2025

Praveer Sinha, managing director and chief executive officer, Tata Power

Policy intervention must for carbon credit trading: Tata Power's Praveer Sinha

2 min read . 05 Feb 2025

It is also considering a plan to raise the incentive for scrapping BS-II or older compliant vehicles. (Yogendra Kumar / ANI Photo / File)

Govt considers carrot-and-stick approach to weed out polluting clunkers

3 min read . 29 Jan 2025

Woochong Um, CEO of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, said he expects to gain climate solutions that are workable in the developing world.

India to be testbed for decarbonisation solutions globally, says GEAPP chief

2 min read . 10 Jan 2025

Sectoral experts say the sooner India translates this plan into action, the higher the chances of achieving its net zero target. (Bloomberg)

Five-year plans back at Niti Aayog, this time to cut emissions

4 min read . 07 Jan 2025

The chargers will aid passengers who have parked their vehicles at airports, as well as the ground support equipment fleets at the airport. (Bloomberg)

Govt plan to electrify intra-airport mobility, cut emissions set to gather speed

4 min read . 27 Dec 2024

A carefully curated approach to the implementation of CAFE norms could bolster India’s transformation into a decarbonized economy as it aims for carbon neutrality.

CAFE comfort: New fuel efficiency norms can speed up clean mobility in India

4 min read . 22 Dec 2024

In 2023, the power sector remained the largest global contributor to emissions, followed by transport, agriculture and industry. Image: Pixabay

India plans mitigation action playbook for high carbon-emitting industries

3 min read . 29 Nov 2024

The progress made, even if marginal, inspires hope, especially when weighed against the uncertainty arising from Trump’s re-election.

Hope springs anew amid a thick haze over climate talks in Baku

4 min read . 17 Nov 2024

Emissions of cars made by Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, two of the top players, remained within the legal limits. (REUTERS)

Missed goals, stiff fines: Why carmakers' emissions data are under wraps

4 min read . 22 Oct 2024

China approves record 11 new nuclear power reactors at five sites, aims to reduce emissions. File image of the Unit 4 reactor of Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, JIangsu province in China. (Reuters / Stringer)

China approves 11 new nuclear power reactors at five sites, aim to cut emissions

1 min read . 20 Aug 2024

A Midwestern farmer spreads basalt over their soybean field ahead of planting their crops, which can add nutrients to soils and increase moisture management for drought-stricken fields like this, while permanently trapping CO2. Lithos

Carbon-removal firms have one very big backer. That’s a problem.

4 min read . 16 Aug 2024

V.K. Saraswat said one of the mission's features would be to support the setting up of pilot plants that can capture 500 tonnes of CO2 per day.

Centre is working on a national mission to provide sops for CO2 capture

2 min read . 08 Aug 2024

Around two dozen renewable energy producers sell I-RECs.

Carbon trading regime is yet to kick in, but the voluntary market is buzzing

4 min read . 13 Jul 2024

The initial proposal to end CAFE III standards by 2030 was met with significant resistance, with the auto industry arguing that the strict CO2 emission-reduction targets were overly ambitious. (Bloomberg)

New fuel efficiency proposal for automakers signals an EV future for India

4 min read . 13 Jun 2024

LanzaTech says it can take carbon emissions and turn them into ethanol using the bacteria Clostridium autoethanogenum. (Lanzatech)

Bacteria can cut CO2 emissions, create sustainable aviation fuel & sneakers

6 min read . 01 May 2024

China is the world’s largest carbon emitter.

China Swore Off Overseas Coal Plants. Is Xi Keeping His Climate Promise?

5 min read . 04 Oct 2023