GURGAON: Haryana intends to increase the use of renewable energy in the coming years as part of its plan to tackle climate change. On World Environment Day, P Raghavendra Rao, the chairperson of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), said the plan was to lower the dependency on fossil fuels like coal and cut […]
New Ideas to Align Consumers’ Carbon Footprints with Global Carbon Budgets – EQ Mag Pro
Do you know how much of the world’s carbon budget you “spend”? While individual amounts vary greatly, on a per capita basis each American emits more than 14 tons of greenhouse gases per year. The statistic globally is 4.47 tons per capita, with people in developed countries emitting 2-5 times the amount of carbon dioxide […]
The Indian renewable energy sector is becoming increasingly driven by Private Sector – EQ Mag Pro
Author : Mr. Shreyas Gowda, Vice President (Sales & Products) of Oorjan Cleantech Climate change has posed a major life-threatening risk globally. According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, the global temperature may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2040. To maintain the same trajectory of global temperature at 1.5 degrees Celsius, […]
OPINION: Rethinking humanity: Era of hydrogen? – EQ Mag Pro
In an ideal scenario, by 2050, the threat of climate change may no longer loom over the world as most countries would have achieved their net-zero ambitions – absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they emit. On the other extreme, the global climate may undergo irreversible change threatening the modern civilization. Scientists have […]
Australians reluctant to go electric or change behavior for climate change – EQ Mag Pro
New research suggests that Australians are less likely change their behaviours to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, compared to residents of other countries. The new global survey has been undertaken by IPSOS and found that Australians were less likely to shift to sustainable transport options, including taking less flights or using public transport, and less […]
European Investment Bank (EIB) Commits Up to $20 million to Invest in Circulate Capital Ocean Fund I-B to Fight Plastic Pollution and Climate Change, and Advance the Circular Economy in Asia – EQ Mag Pro
New Commitment to Recycling and Climate Tech Fund Intends to Catalyze Institutional Investment into Enterprises that Develop Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste in Asia. Circulate Capital, the Singapore-based investment management firm financing high-growth opportunities at the nexus of climate-tech and plastics, recycling and the circular economy, announced today that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has […]
Flaws of carbon offsets, it’s time to get real about climate change: Australia – EQ Mag Pro
Last month former carbon market watchdog Andrew MacIntosh blew the whistle on Australia’s carbon offset market. He described the scheme as a “rort” with up to 80% of carbon offsets “markedly low in integrity”. While these allegations reignited debate over carbon offsets, the issues are not new. Integrity issues have plagued carbon trading schemes and […]
Ukraine crisis, climate change drives Europe’s renewable energy focus: EU chief – EQ Mag Pro
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine a stark reminder that Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels is not sustainable. NEW DELHI: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday listed climate change and the Ukraine crisis as factors driving Europe’s quest for renewable energy, a […]
Can climate change be solved by pricing carbon? – EQ Mag Pro
President Joe Biden is attempting a less direct approach – known as the social cost of carbon – that calculates future climate damages to justify tougher restrictions on polluting industries. Republicans say that could crush many businesses. BILLINGS: As climate change bakes the planet, dozens of nations and many local g …Read More… Source: PTI
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea for implementation of India’s promises on climate change – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi :The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought the Centre’s stand on public interest litigation seeking the constitution of an expert committee for the realization of the promises made by India at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2021. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla […]