Initial engagement will focus on carbon risk and coal at banks and coal-exposed power companies, the group of investors, facilitated by Singapore-based advisor Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), said in a statement. MELBOURNE : A group of six investors with a combined $4 trillion of assets under management, including Fidelity International, said on Wednesday it […]
Adani calls for global unity in managing climate crisis – EQ Mag Pro
Addressing the JP Morgan India Investor Summit, he also spoke about Adani Group’s vision and its role in shaping India’s future with global coordination. New Delhi: Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani Tuesday called for implications of Covid-19 in India, the relevance of country’s democratic system for doing business and the need for global unity in managing […]
Climate impact of blue hydrogen would be similar to green H2 if emissions were minimised: study – EQ Mag Pro
Reducing natural-gas leaks in the supply chain and increasing carbon capture rates would allow blue H2 to be a ‘bridging technology’, says global team of academics. Blue hydrogen : produced from natural gas with carbon capture and storage — can have a similar climate impact to renewable hydrogen, if two key requirements are met, according […]
As leaders reconvene at UN, climate and COVID top the list – EQ Mag Pro
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging in many parts of the world, leaders from more than 100 nations are heading to New York this week for the United Nations’ annual high-level gathering. UNITED NATIONS : Last year, no leaders came at all. This year will be quite different – sort of. With the coronavirus pandemic […]
US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership Launched To Accelerate Climate & Energy Agenda – EQ Mag Pro
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri and his American counterpart Jennifer Granholm launched the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership. Taking the India-US partnership a step forward, New Delhi, on Thursday, held a ministerial meeting with Washington wherein it launched a much-awaited energy project. The virtual meet was co-chaired by Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep S […]
Energy efficiency, renewable energy key pillars of India’s climate strategy: Environment minister – EQ Mag Pro
Yadav said renewable energy and energy efficiency are among the key pillars of Indian climate change strategies and mentioned India has worked to make sure that renewable energy, particularly solar, becomes cheaper than energy from fossil fuels. New Delhi : Renewable energy and energy efficiency are among the key pillars of India’s climate change strategies, […]
Gulf Region Adjusts to Climate Warning By Shifting to Clean Energy – EQ Mag Pro
The United Arab Emirates aims to increase its reliance on clean energy to 50 percent by 2050 and reduce its carbon footprint for power generation by 70 percent. Solar panels used to generate renewable energy at the Sustainability Pavilion during a media tour at the Dubai Expo 2020, in the United Arab Emirates. DUBAI : […]
Big Oil Squeezes Renewable Energy Profits as Commodities Rally
The world’s largest oil companies are bidding up prices for renewable energy projects, squeezing profits from wind and solar farms just as they’re needed most to avoid climate catastrophe. Companies ranging from BP plc to Total Energy SE are paying top dollar for clean energy assets as they transition away from fossil fuels, boosting competition […]
Climate Crisis: Not Acting Now Will Destroy Lives, Livelihoods, Natural Habitats, Experts Say
The reactions came after the launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest report, “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”, which has warned of increased extreme weather events across the globe in the coming years. New Delhi : The impacts of the climate crisis can be seen around the world and not […]
The Crypto vs Climate Showdown
In the great debate over crypto mining vs. climate, there are two camps. First, the crypto enthusiasts, like Square, say things like, “Bitcoin is key to an abundant, clean energy future”. And then there are the energy wonks, who point out that, if bitcoin mining were a country, it would already be in the top […]