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'Costs on countries…': US threatens nations backing shipping carbon tax

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Updated 289 days ago

Startup Mantra: Finding viable solution to address industrial waste

Four years of R&D efforts bore fruit as Alok Kale developed bricks, adhesives and plasters from construction rubbish. (HT)

Updated 584 days ago

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

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

Published 751 days ago

Chandigarh saved fuel worth ₹17 cr via e-buses

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)

Updated 861 days ago

Evaluating Net-zero for the Indian cement industry

A labourer carries a sack of cement inside a shop.

Published 884 days ago

Plaksha University launches new research centre for clean energy

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.

Published 889 days ago

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

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

Published 913 days ago

Affordability and permanence of biochar as a carbon removal solution

People protest against the climate crisis in Glasgow. (Reuters)

Published 966 days ago

US faces criticism for 'embarrassingly' small contribution to COP28 climate fund

United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber reacts during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Updated 970 days ago

A Finnish firm thinks it can cut industrial carbon emissions by a third

Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals. (AP Photo)

Published 1145 days ago

France bans short-haul flights, asks travellers to use trains. Here's why

France is also cracking down on the use of private jets for short journeys in a bid to make transport greener and fairer for the population.

Published 1160 days ago

Green growth for India: Special focus on mangrove protection

Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) forest in Sunderbans river delta.

Published 1168 days ago

Japan to test CO2 absorbing vending machines in bid to cut carbon emissions

Japan has some 4 million vending machines.

Published 1173 days ago

Skoda has discontinued this car from India. Here's why

Published 1197 days ago

Mine the gap: Reclaiming critical minerals from urban mines

Securing the supply chains of CRMs will be imperative for India to meet its AatmaNirbhar Bharat goals and climate mitigation commitments.

Published 1259 days ago

Everything that’s wrong with carbon offsets and what can we do about it?

Carbon offsets are a mitigation strategy and do not address the pertinent issue of absolute CO2 emissions reduction, which should be the primary driver for climate.

Published 1292 days ago

Chennai will emit 230 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040 due to buildings: IIT study

Chennai will emit 230 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040 due to buildings alone: IIT Madras study (File photo, for representation

Published 1299 days ago

Bengaluru's BMTC inks deal with Tata Motors' unit for 921 more electric buses

BMTC has brought in e-buses to reduce its carbon footprint in Bengaluru.

Published 1318 days ago

Nearly 4,000 people in Delhi fined for flouting car emission rules

An anti-smog gun being used to curb air pollution and dust near the under-construction RRTS Station at Anand Vihar on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

Updated 1354 days ago

Global CO2 emissions near record levels in 2022: Report

Earth's global surface temperature has increased by around 1.1 degree Celsius as compared to the average in the pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels. (File) (Representational Image)

Published 1355 days ago

US unveils new carbon offset scheme for climate finance

US climate envoy John Kerry.

Updated 1356 days ago

Staggering revelation in study on carbon footprint of the world's richest

A worker walks towards the particle filter on the upper deck of the ferry Piana docked in Marseille harbour.

Updated 1359 days ago

S. Africa seeks cabinet approval for $8.5 billion climate plan to curb coal use

South Africa’s landmark climate finance deal has been hailed as a prototype for helping other coal-dependent developing countries transition to cleaner energy.

Published 1390 days ago

US ratifies Kigali Amendment, the international climate deal on refrigerants

A group of teenage protesters, part of the global movement "Fridays for Future" against climate change in front of the White House in Washington DC, May 24, 2019.

Published 1405 days ago

Devil in detail of South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate funding, deal on hold

The money was offered to South Africa at United Nations climate talks in Glasgow last year.

Published 1410 days ago

IISc researchers use fish ear bones to estimate ancient seawater temperature

Tiny bones found in the inner ear of fish hold clues to the fish's age, migration patterns, and the type of water that the fish lived in.

Published 1446 days ago

Strong correlation of car’s age, mileage on emissions: Study

In the study, vehicles were split into four groups based on the quality of their upkeep, Pandey said — ‘Very good’, good’, ‘poor’ and ‘unsatisfactory’. (Representative image/ANI)

Updated 1449 days ago

World's largest tropical peatlands, bigger than size of England: Survey

A smouldering peatland. (Representational image)

Published 1454 days ago

Australia PM pushes for 43% emissions cut below 2005 levels, Greens want 75%

The new government has already officially notified the United Nations of the 43% target. It wants the target enshrined in law in case a future administration attempts to reduce the target.

Published 1462 days ago

Go economical and eco-friendly by constructing home with Green Cement

World Environment Day 2022: Want to go economical and eco-friendly while constructing homes? Opt for Green Cement, the future of sustainable construction

Updated 1513 days ago

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