Co2 Emission News
Global CO2 emissions show biggest ever drop in first half of 2020
The global carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1,551 million tonnes or 8.8% in the first six months of this year, the biggest drop for a first half-year period, due to the effects of coronavirus-related restrictions, scientists said
1 min read14 Oct 2020India Co2 emissions seen falling for first time in decades
March saw 15% reduction in Co2 emissions while the following month saw a 30% reduction
1 min read12 May 2020The four big climate challenges for India
Successfully responding to climate change requires navigating global politics, reducing coal-dependency, reforming agriculture and balancing growth with the environment
5 min read1 Sep 2019UN body sets CO2 emission cap to limit climate change catastrophe
There’s need for urgent,unprecedented and collective action to limit global warming to 1.5C,says IPCC
2 min read9 Oct 2018Volkswagen emissions manipulation also extended to petrol cars: report
The report says the Volkswagen engineers have told investigators that certain petrol engines in VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles can be used to manipulate emissions tests
1 min read2 Sep 2018India’s CO2 emissions could double by 2030
Under the current scenario, India’s emissions are likely to rise by 91-98% over the 2012 levels by 2030
1 min read31 Aug 2018What fashion can learn from India’s cyclical heritage
What we need is for apparel manufacturers and retailers to reduce their environmental impact and make better quality clothes that last longer
3 min read20 Apr 2018Challenges ahead for clean energy
Renewable energy is making enormous progress in India, but it is driven more by targets, governmental support and economics than a consumer push
7 min read28 Sep 2017Paris climate pact didn’t hold India, China accountable on CO2 emissions: US
Defending Trump’s decision to withdraw from Paris climate pact, US says the Agreement did not hold countries like India, China accountable on greenhouse emissions
3 min read3 Jun 2017India’s 2030 all-electric car target seen ‘ambitious’ by IEA
IEA says the all-electric car target will help India to be among the global leaders in deploying a technology that is crucial to temper increasing oil imports, air pollution, and limit CO2 emissions
2 min read12 May 2017Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared