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G19 holds the line on climate, but much greater ambition needed – Greenpeace

July 15, 2017 Anand Gupta

In response to the outcome of the G20 Summit in Hamburg – in which the G19 state that the Paris Climate Agreement is “irreversible” and recommit to its swift implementation – Greenpeace International Executive Director Jennifer Morgan said: “The G19 held the line, defending the Paris Agreement against Trump’s backward decision to withdraw, but that […]

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Cabinet may consider new hydro power policy this month

July 15, 2017 Anand Gupta

The Ministry of Power’s new hydro power policy, aimed to boost the green energy generation as well as revive some of the stalled hydel power projects, is likely to come up for approval in the Union Cabinet this month. “The Ministry of Power had finalised the policy and sent to the Ministry of Finance for […]

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Centre to revamp energy mission to go beyond Paris treaty goals

July 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

The Centre is set to revamp a national energy efficiency mission started by the UPA to meet 40% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2030, as promised at the Paris climate treaty. A new framework for revamping the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) is being drawn by the Niti Aayog, and it […]

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Siemens Gamesa to supply 118 MW in Turkey, marking the début order in Europe for its new 3.3 MW platform

July 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

• The company will install 36 wind turbines at the Baglar and Ardicli wind farms, to be installed in the Turkish region of Konya • The company will install 36 wind turbines at the Baglar and Ardicli wind farms, to be installed in the Turkish region of Konya • Siemens Gamesa will […]

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Climate change: India begins work on meeting its obligations under the Paris Agreement

July 13, 2017 Anand Gupta

The central government has commissioned three research institutions to project a long-term low carbon growth trajectory for India. This is the first step India has taken domestically to achieve its commitments under the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The Energy Research Institute, Observer Research Foundation and Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy are tasked […]

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Recession of Himalayan glaciers alarming: ISRO scientists

July 12, 2017 Anand Gupta

Analysis of satellite images have revealed an “alarming recession” of glaciers in the Bhilangna basin of the Garhwal Himalayas from 1965, scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have said. Home to 9,575 glaciers (as per a Geological Survey of India inventory) the Himalayas are considered to have the largest concentration of glaciers outside […]

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Donald Trump Stands Alone At G20 And In Battle Against Climate Change

July 11, 2017 Anand Gupta

The G20 Summit is meant to be a show of strength for the leaders of the 20 most powerful countries in the world. This year, there was a rare public admission of disagreement among the leaders. 19 world leaders stood together and agreed on a statement that shows their commitment to implement the Paris agreement […]

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G20 leaders move forward on Paris climate deal, without US

July 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

The divide between the United States and rest of the world on the Paris Agreement on climate change was further formalised on Saturday with the G20 declaration in Hamburg taking note of the US intent to withdraw from the global deal. While leaders of 19 countries of the G20 group, including India, reaffirmed their faith […]

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G20 Summit accommodates US despite Donald Trump’s stance on climate change, ‘America First’ policy

July 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

US president Donald Trump won key concessions on climate and trade Saturday from world leaders at a G20 summit in Germany, according to a final statement seen by AFP. The final communique after two days of fractious talks in Hamburg says that the G20 countries “take note” of the US decision to withdraw from the […]

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G20 summit begins today in Germany: North Korea, climate, trade to dominate agenda

July 8, 2017 Anand Gupta

The two-day G-20 Summit kicks off today in the German city of Hamburg where leaders from the world’s 20 major economies will be meeting to discuss key issues, among which climate change and global trade are expected to take centrestage. The success of the summit will rely heavily on Donald Trump and Angela Merkel finding […]

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