Emission

COP29 has already recorded a success by getting countries to agree on strong standards for a centralised carbon market under the UN. Creation of this market has its usual share of costs and benefits. The big issue, however, remain unresolved. Will it deliver on global emission reduction or just be another distraction?

Jakson Green wins NTPC order to set up Co2-to-ethanol plant in Chhattisgarh

As the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction (LEPC) partner, Jakson Green will spearhead this project which is expected to begin operations within two years.

COP28: India’s green hydrogen transition to the fore

By emphasising rigorous emission standards and substantial investments in R&D, India is poised to play a major role in creation of GH2 solutions

The clean energy revolution is moving too slowly

The power sector is making progress toward net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050, but a more concerted effort is needed

Net Zero: Not everyone in the UK wants to pay for it

Some of the most visible parts of the UK’s net zero strategy are placing obvious — and high — upfront bills directly in front of consumers. Hot water boilers require a significantly more expensive heat pump. A drive to a city centre, demands an upgrade to a low- or no-emission car — or pay a huge fine every time you get in the other kind. And few are willing to pay the price

KitKats are no longer carbon neutral. That’s good

Nestle’s decision to emphasise true emissions reductions rather than offsets offers a lesson for other companies

Market discovered carbon price more effective for emission reduction

The carbon price discovered in a market with stakeholders from various sectors trading under a transparent and stable policy regime will contribute to the development of a robust carbon auditing ecosystem in line with international norms

Shell ditches lower oil production target but insists it's committed to cutting emissions

Ahead of an investor update in New York on Wednesday, Europe's largest energy company argued that it had already met the target it had set for itself in 2021 through asset sales.

Maruti Suzuki upgrades its entire model range to conform to stricter emission norms

All company hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs, SUVs and commercial vehicles are now compliant with the new BSVI Phase-II real driving emissions (RDE) regulations, alongside being compatible with E20 fuel as well, the auto major said in a statement.

New tractor emission standard to impact 7-8% of domestic volume: ICRA

A big proportion of the overall industry, less than 50 horse power (HP), constituting around 92 per cent of sales in FY22 would continue to be governed by Bharat Stage TREM IIIA norms, ICRA said in a statement.

TVS Motor to launch Euro-5 emission norms compliant two-wheelers in Turkey

The company said it plans to introduce Euro 5 compliant products like Jupiter, NTORQ Race Edition, Raider and Apache RTR 200 4V in the market.

Countries set out 12-month plan to speed up industry emission cuts

Announced at the COP27 climate talks in the coastal Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the United States, Germany, Japan and Canada were among those to back a set of 25 "Priority Actions" that they aim to unveil by next year's talks in Dubai.

India occupies top spot globally in emissions related to crop burning: Report

The emissions estimates from Blue Sky Analytics cover both fires caused by human activities, including burning in forest areas for conversion to agricultural land or of crop residues and wildfire activity, producing a comprehensive picture of fire emissions.

Greta Thunberg wants changes in farming and food consumption

'If we keep making food the way we do we will also destroy the habitats of most wild plants and animals driving countless species to extinction,' Thunberg added.

Coronavirus lockdown | Fall in emissions to have 'no effect' on climate change

The unprecedented fall in greenhouse gas emissions from lockdowns during the pandemic will do "nothing" to slow climate change without a lasting switch from fossil fuels, an international team of researchers said on August 7.

Volkswagen says headquarters searched again by prosecutors in emissions case

WirtschaftsWoche reported earlier on Tuesday that state prosecutors had started fresh enquiries into suspicions of market manipulation at Volkswagen (VW) to determine whether VW had understated carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) on more cars than it had publicly admitted.

Some India coal utilities may miss emission goals, risk shutdowns: Central Electricity Authority

Coal-fired plants make up 60 percent of India's 330 gigawatt (GW) of installed power capacity and account for the bulk of industrial emissions of lung-damaging particulate matters and gases such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that cause acid rain.

Eicher chief sees positive outlook for motorcycles sales

There could be a spurt of pre-buying in January-March before the switch over to BS-IV norms, said Siddhartha Lal of Eicher Motors. But, the new emission norm changes will add more costs to company's vehicles, he said.

Bajaj Auto to hike price by up to Rs 1,500 from January

"All two-wheeler manufacturers in the country are trying to be BS-IV compliant by April next year. We want to be the first ones to transition to the next emission levels," Bajaj Auto Ltd President (Motorcycle) Eric Vas told PTI.

Beijing removes 3.40 lakh old vehicles from roads this year

The move will help annually reduce 40,000 tonnes of pollutant emissions from the atmosphere, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbon and particulate, the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau said.

India Inc increases focus on reducing carbon emission: CDP

Corporates are increasing focus on setting emission reduction and renewable energy targets besides putting up an internal price on carbon as part of risk mitigation, says a report.

DIPP panel suggests steps to cut down multiple permissions

The expert committee was constituted by DIPP to examine the possibility of replacing multiple prior permissions with a pre-existing regulatory mechanism with adequate safeguards.

VW cars' emission levels nine times more than the cap: Geete

Following the controversy in the US and Europe over emission regulations, the Heavy Industries Ministry has asked the Automotive Research Authority of India (ARAI) to conduct tests as there are 3.24 lakh Volkswagen cars on Indian roads.

Need govt's help to adopt euro 6 norms: Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland's MD and Siam president Vinod Dasari says the National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) has to go and only alcohol and tobacco industries pay this duty

This one reform will transform India's trucking industry: Volvo

The next big trigger for the entire trucking industry in India will be the passage of the landmark GST Bill, says Volvo President Pierre-Jean Verge-Salamon.