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

This article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP & Head- Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies.

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.(AP (Representative Image))
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.(AP (Representative Image))
climate change
Published on Jan 12, 2023 12:28 PM IST
ByHindustan Times
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Rules for an energy-secure global green hydrogen economy

The article has been authored by Arunabha Ghosh, Tulika Gupta, and others.

Decarbonised hydrogen, produced by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, could help decarbonise heavy industries such as steel, ammonia and petrochemicals, as well as long-distance freight transport and energy storage, and become integral to novel applications such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Decarbonised hydrogen, produced by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, could help decarbonise heavy industries such as steel, ammonia and petrochemicals, as well as long-distance freight transport and energy storage, and become integral to novel applications such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
economy
Published on Jan 03, 2023 01:03 PM IST
ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water
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Combating the new wave of climate-related trade protectionism

The article has been authored by Jahanwi Singh, economist, Export-Import Bank of India.

There has been a steady increase in environment-related notifications and measures by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.(AP Photo)
There has been a steady increase in environment-related notifications and measures by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.(AP Photo)
climate change
Published on Dec 08, 2022 11:46 AM IST
ByHindustan Times
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Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant, no more greenhouse gas emissions now

Like other Pacific islands, the Hawaiian chain has suffered the cascading impacts of climate change. The state is experiencing the destruction of coral reefs from bleaching associated with increased ocean temperatures, rapid sea level rise, more intense storms and drought that is increasing the state's wildfire risk.

Hawaii received its final shipment of coal from a barge docked in Honolulu on July 27, 2022. (Hawaii State Energy Office via AP)
Hawaii received its final shipment of coal from a barge docked in Honolulu on July 27, 2022. (Hawaii State Energy Office via AP)
environment
Published on Sep 02, 2022 02:32 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
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Governments' inaction on climate is 'dangerous,' warns UN chief

Guterres said global greenhouse gas emissions need to drop by 45% this decade, but are currently forecast to increase by 14%.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.(AFP)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.(AFP)
world news
Published on Jun 14, 2022 02:10 PM IST
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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) 9

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

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