Greenhouse Gas Emissions
DA hike in Bihar: Samrat Choudhary govt announces DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners— Check new rates, effective date
The Bihar government has approved a Dearness Allowance increase for state employees and pensioners, raising it by 5 percentage points for the 6th Central Pay Commission and by 9 points for the 5th, effective January 1, 2026. This is a key financial decision by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
1 min read14 May 2026Mint explainer: Will incentives for scrapping diesel trucks work for India’s green mobility drive?
The heavy industries ministry now allows buyers to combine scrapping certificates from multiple smaller diesel trucks to unlock incentives for a single large electric truck. The scheme faces hurdles as zero subsidies have been disbursed despite rising sales.
3 min read17 Mar 2026Mint Explainer | Why Niti Aayog recommends congestion pricing to discourage excess usage of private vehicles
Over half of road passenger movement in India is from personal vehicles. The study suggests that effective implementation could enhance public transport share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas.
3 min read13 Feb 2026Infosys asks employees to share remote work electricity consumption data: Report
Infosys is collecting data on employees' household electricity consumption to mitigate its environmental impact through clean energy. The company encourages participation in a survey aimed at enhancing sustainability initiatives, while promoting energy conservation practices at home.
1 min read24 Jan 2026Did the 2015 Paris accord fail? That emissions are still rising doesn’t mean no climate progress was made
The Paris pact catalysed clean-tech advances that are paying off. Green-technology adoption means that emissions could peak by 2030. Also, consider trends around the world. Rooftop generation is expected to exceed demand on the grid during daytime hours in some large industrial regions next year.
3 min read30 Dec 2025At COP30, India’s delayed climate agenda draws global attention. When will New Delhi submit it — and what do we know?
At COP30, India has yet to submit its updated climate action plan, raising concerns about its commitment to global climate goals. With increasing emissions and calls for greater financial support from developed nations, the world is watching closely as India navigates its climate strategy.
5 min read21 Nov 2025Trump reacts to Bill Gates' U-turn on climate change ahead of COP30 summit, says ‘won the war’
Donald Trump claims a win against the climate ‘hoax’ after Bill Gates said a warming world won't end civilisation. Gates clarified that climate change is serious, but it will not lead to humanity's demise.
2 min read30 Oct 2025SRF preps for HFC phase-down; near-term demand-supply mismatch boost likely
The near-term earnings outlook would depend on how the global demand-supply mismatch for refrigerant gases evolves.
2 min read2 Sep 2025UN Court rules nations' failure to tackle fossil fuel is violation of international law | All you need to know
The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming the right to a healthy planet as a basic human right and stating that failure to address climate change could violate international law, paving the way for potential legal actions.
3 min read24 Jul 2025Businesses must adopt internal carbon pricing before they’re forced to
Climate risks are turning into financial risks but India Inc seems mostly ill-prepared for a carbon market on its way. Compressing the cost of greenhouse gas emissions could decide whether a business thrives or gets left behind.
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