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The global warming fight has a challenge for India
20 hours, 23 minutes ago

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

The Hindu  

The outcome of the climate conference in Azerbaijan has been disappointing. Developed countries have accepted 2050, China 2060, and India 2070 as the deadline for energy transition to net zero emissions by 2070. We need to rapidly ramp up electricity generation to establish our claim to an energy level that is sufficient to sustain future growth before we are constrained …

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CCPI 2025: Teaching students about India's climate policies and challenges
3 days, 15 hours ago

CCPI 2025: Teaching students about India's climate policies and challenges

India Today  

India's climate change progress has earned it the 10th position on the Climate Change Performance Index 2025, a tool widely used by researchers and educators to evaluate nations' environmental efforts. Here's how to approach it: INDIA'S ACHIEVEMENTS: A CASE STUDY FOR STUDENTS India's strong performance in greenhouse gas emissions and energy use categories highlights its dedication to sustainable practices, particularly …

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Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
3 days, 16 hours ago

Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels. The California Air Resources Board voted last month to increase the state’s emission reduction targets, fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles, and phase out incentives for capturing methane emissions from …

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Biden, on his way out, sets ‘ambitious’ climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%
4 days, 4 hours ago

Biden, on his way out, sets ‘ambitious’ climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035 as he fights to ensure his legacy on slowing global warming, even as President-elect Donald Trump vows to undo much of Biden’s climate work when he takes office next month. “And I believe that with this new 2035 target as their …

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Trump and California draw battle lines around electric cars
4 days, 15 hours ago

Trump and California draw battle lines around electric cars

Politico  

“Everybody’s gearing up for a showdown on zero-emission vehicles,” said Bill Magavern, policy director at environmental group Coalition for Clean Air. A Trump spokesperson said Wednesday that the president-elect has “a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail, including stopping attacks on gas-powered cars.” “When he takes office, President Trump will support the auto industry, allowing …

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Biden ramps up US climate target ahead of Trump takeover
4 days, 15 hours ago

Biden ramps up US climate target ahead of Trump takeover

Politico  

Instead, the target will likely be jettisoned after Trump takes office, reflecting his promises to expand fossil fuel production and dismantle Biden’s climate agenda. “President Biden’s new 2035 climate goal is both a reflection of what we’ve already accomplished … and what we believe the United States can and should achieve in the future,” said John Podesta, senior White House …

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Netherlands to spend €185 million on salt firm Nobian’s rapid plan to zero emissions
4 days, 15 hours ago

Netherlands to spend €185 million on salt firm Nobian’s rapid plan to zero emissions

NL Times  

The Dutch government closed its first-ever deal using a tailor-made approach to subsidize and incentivize a specific company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Salt and chemical manufacturer Nobian is eligible to receive up to 185 million euros in subsidies as part of a joint investment of 645 million euros by the company and the Dutch government intended to nearly eliminate …

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Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market
4 days, 20 hours ago

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

The Hindu  

Carbon markets hold the potential to transform Indian agriculture, turning sustainable farming practices into a lucrative opportunity for farmers while combating climate change. Businesses exceeding these caps must either purchase carbon credits from projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, such as agroforestry or sustainable agriculture projects, or pay carbon taxes for their extra emissions. To assess the readiness of India’s …

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EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
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5 days ago

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Environmental Protection Agency …

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Former Red Arrows pilot swaps being ‘bad boy of climate change’ to fighting emissions with military grit
5 days, 2 hours ago

Former Red Arrows pilot swaps being ‘bad boy of climate change’ to fighting emissions with military grit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “But there are some massive under-the-radar pollutants that simply don’t get the same level of coverage – and this …

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Seabound wants to trap carbon emissions from ships
54 years, 11 months ago

Seabound wants to trap carbon emissions from ships

CNN  

CNN — Alisha Fredriksson says she had one motivation for starting her latest business venture: “to tackle the climate crisis and to have as big of an impact as possible.” Fredriksson is CEO of UK climate tech startup Seabound, which is developing an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships. “You can basically picture a box of rocks,” Fredriksson says, …

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How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?
5 days, 9 hours ago

How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?

Daily Mail  

Car tax changes introduced in April will see the cost of first-year Vehicle Excise Duty for all new petrol and diesel models double, stinging the most polluting cars with an annual charge as high as £5,490. INCREASE IN VED FIRST-YEAR 'SHOWROOM TAX' RATES FOR NEW CARS FROM 1 APRIL 2025 CO2 Petrol & diesel cars now Petrol & diesel cars …

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Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States should …

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Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs
6 days ago

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs

Wired  

The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously thought. According to Reuters, which has seen transition team documents, the Trump team wants to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding meant for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government and the US military from …

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President-elect Trump planning to reverse most Biden-era EV policies believing climate change is a 'hoax'
Trending News
6 days, 8 hours ago

President-elect Trump planning to reverse most Biden-era EV policies believing climate change is a 'hoax'

Firstpost  

The Biden administration’s ambitious EV support, like the $7,500 tax credit for buyers and billions allocated for building charging networks, is also on Trump’s chopping block. In its place, the incoming administration plans to redirect funds towards boosting US production of batteries Earlier this year, Trump reportedly assured oil executives that he would overturn Biden’s environmental policies in exchange for …

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What are Europe's 2025 targets on car emissions?
6 days, 9 hours ago

What are Europe's 2025 targets on car emissions?

Hindustan Times  

PARIS, - The European Union is tightening its rules on auto emissions from Jan. 1 as part of broader targets to achieve climate neutrality in the region by 2050. That is 19% lower than this year's target, says consultancy Dataforce, which says 2024 targets would be equivalent to 116 g/km under the new system of measuring emissions. Luca De Meo, …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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How would a carbon market function? | Explained
1 week ago

How would a carbon market function? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: COP29, the ongoing climate conference in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, has given a fillip to the idea of using carbon markets to curb carbon emissions by approving standards that can help in the setting up of an international carbon market as soon as the coming year. Carbon markets in which the right to pollute is traded for …

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County uses blue carbon trading to offset emissions
1 week ago

County uses blue carbon trading to offset emissions

China Daily  

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Environmentally friendly composite materials such as carbon fiber are used to replace wooden and foam fishing pontoons in Xiangshan's Huangbi'ao township. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Coastal Xiangshan county in Zhejiang province has turned to blue carbon trading to use …

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Indirect emissions from Rotterdam port 3.5 times higher than all of Netherlands
1 week ago

Indirect emissions from Rotterdam port 3.5 times higher than all of Netherlands

NL Times  

Oil, coal, and other fossil raw materials and fuels that are imported and processed in the port of Rotterdam ultimately cause CO2 emissions that are over 3.5 times higher than the emissions of the whole of the Netherlands, the research agency CE Delft estimated in a report. The independent research agency investigated the Rotterdam port’s indirect emissions on behalf of …

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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to California’s strict vehicle emissions rules
1 week ago

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to California’s strict vehicle emissions rules

CNN  

CNN — The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from conservative states challenging California’s ability to establish strict vehicle emission rules that effectively set the standard for the rest of the nation. In 2019, the first Trump administration rolled back California’s decades-old waiver that had allowed it to set its own air pollution standards. The state’s air …

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County uses blue carbon trading to offset emissions
1 week ago

County uses blue carbon trading to offset emissions

China Daily  

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Environmentally friendly composite materials such as carbon fiber are used to replace wooden and foam fishing pontoons in Xiangshan's Huangbi'ao township. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Coastal Xiangshan county in Zhejiang province has turned to blue carbon trading to use …

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Coalition unveils nuclear costings, assuming smaller economy and higher emissions
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Coalition unveils nuclear costings, assuming smaller economy and higher emissions

ABC  

Peter Dutton's nuclear power proposal relies on a smaller economy and higher carbon emissions, and would cost more than $300 billion, according to his long-awaited costing. Dutton's nuclear plan to cost $331 billion Photo shows Peter Dutton speaks at a press conference The opposition has finally put in place the last piece of its controversial nuclear policy, with modelling claiming …

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards

NPR  

Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Can the federal government have a favorite when it comes to states? The Supreme Court said on Friday that it would hear a case that tests that assertion in the context of a state that imposes tougher clean air standards than the …

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