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Is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism a trade barrier for India?

Europe, a net importer of CBAM goods wants to reduce carbon intensity of imported goods, with many Indian industries claiming their products can be sustainable.

European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Reuters)

business

Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Chandigarh saved fuel worth ₹17 cr via e-buses

Launched in November 2021, as many as 80 electric buses are currently plying on city roads. More than 1.51 crore passengers have travelled in these buses in over 27 months

Chandigarh transport director Pradhuman Singh said, “The electric buses have so far covered a distance of 1.01 crore km on intra-city routes, saving 20.38 lakh litre of diesel and preventing 5,380.42 tonne carbon emission.” (HT File)

cities

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Evaluating Net-zero for the Indian cement industry

This paper has been authored by Kartheek Nitturu and others, CEEW.

A labourer carries a sack of cement inside a shop. (REUTERS)

ht insight

Published on Feb 24, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Plaksha University launches new research centre for clean energy

The research center envisages to support India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant and energy-secure future.

Plaksha University has launched the Indorama Ventures Center for Clean Energy - a research center aimed at supporting India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant, and an energy-secure future. It also seeks to contribute in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions through research and more.

education

Published on Feb 19, 2024 07:14 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day 2024: Date, history and significance

International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

lifestyle

Published on Jan 26, 2024 02:18 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

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That all-around pollution has been one of the most pressing and exacting challenges that we face today is not an overstatement. Holding the dubious distinction of hosting 35 of the 50 global cities with the worst air quality, India is indeed the pollution capital of the world. Ahead of World Environment Day 2022 in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Suyash Gupta, Director General of Indian Auto LPG Coalition, told Zarafshan Shiraz, “While this persistent scourge has continued to play havoc with people’s health, for policymakers, the sheer scale, the spread and the complexity of the challenge have been daunting enough. For the world’s fastest-growing major economy today, aspiring to touch the $5 trillion mark in the nearest possible time, the dilemma of finding that fine balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability becomes particularly acute.” (Image by Robert Jones from Pixabay)

World Environment Day 2022: 7 best ways to reduce pollution in Indian cities

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Soneva CEO on building environmentally sustainable luxury travel models (HT)

Why luxury travel industry can't ignore carbon emissions: Soneva CEO

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