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'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26
She invited world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and business leaders to stand with her generation and back the innovations, solutions and projects working to repair the planet
 "'We'll lead even if you don't': Indian schoolgirl to world leaders at COP26")
India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 summit
The Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use commits the signatories to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation, backed by almost 14 billion pounds in public and private funding
 "India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 summit")
COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets
At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?
 "COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets")
Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill
n the 11-page notice letter, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) accuses the Secretary of the Interior and BOEM of violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)
 "Environmentalists consider suing US govt for southern California oil spill")
TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper
What will be the economic impact of India's emission-reduction commitments at COP26? What role will Intel play in India's 5G and EV goals? Will the US Fed announce a taper today? All answers here
 "TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper")
PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after concluding climate summit
The COP26 is being held from October 31 to November 12 under the presidency of the UK which is partnering with Italy for the event
 "PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after concluding climate summit")
Global oil demand back above 100 million barrels a day, says BP
Company posts $3.3 billion third-quarter profit, beating estimates as oil prices surge
 "Global oil demand back above 100 million barrels a day, says BP")
Best of BS Opinion: Towards net zero, banking accountability, and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Towards net zero, banking accountability, and more")
Glasgow COP26: How India Inc plans to meet net zero targets by 2070
Here is a low-down on how some of the country's major companies are planning to contribute to the net zero mission
 "Glasgow COP26: How India Inc plans to meet net zero targets by 2070")
PM Narendra Modi calls for transparent finance at Biden-led COP26 event
The prime minister on Tuesday underlined the need to ensure transparent climate finance
India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys
Modi said India will fully support this new project, and work closely with CDRI, other partner countries and the UN for its success
 "India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys")
Glasgow COP26: 100 world leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030
India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 climate change summit
 "Glasgow COP26: 100 world leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030")
Towards net zero
India's 2030 climate targets more relevant than 2070
 "Towards net zero")
'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26
Modi on Tuesday called for One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power
More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Among the new signatories was Brazil - one of the world's five biggest emitters of methane.
 "More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions")
Asian Development Bank gets $665 million for climate projects
ASEAN countries have a unique opportunity to build a green and inclusive future after the COVID-19 pandemic, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa said
 "Asian Development Bank gets $665 million for climate projects")
Cases of extreme weather events hit 5-year high in India this Sept-Oct: IMD
Late withdrawal of monsoon among reasons for phenomenon; many scientists feel events such as floods and cloudbursts, among others are growing due to adverse impact of climate change
 "Cases of extreme weather events hit 5-year high in India this Sept-Oct: IMD")
Prime Minister Modi meets Bill Gates in Glasgow on sidelines of COP26
Gates in the past has reinforced his foundation's commitment to supporting the Government of India in its efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
 "Prime Minister Modi meets Bill Gates in Glasgow on sidelines of COP26")
US unveils crackdown on methane, starting with oil and gas rules
President Joe Biden has set a target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% by 2030
 "US unveils crackdown on methane, starting with oil and gas rules")
India's targets announced by PM at COP26 immensely hard to achieve: CSE
In a statement, the research and advocacy organisation said by announcing these targets, India is not just walking the talk, but "running the talk"