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India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM
As a climate-responsible country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development, says PM Modi at US-hosted climate summit
 "India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM")
Wipro aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
This is in line with the objective of the Paris Agreement to cap temperature rise to 1.5 C
 "Wipro aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040")
Climate activists shatter 19 windows at HSBC HQ in London's Canary Wharf
The activists referenced the struggle of the Suffragettes who used direct action to fight for votes for women in the early 20th Century.
 "Climate activists shatter 19 windows at HSBC HQ in London's Canary Wharf")
Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu
Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an interview the approach India should adopt on Net Zero. Edited excerpts
 "Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu")
The financial risk posed by Janet Yellen's climate agenda on India Inc
The US may be way behind the EU in adopting a climate change agenda but could be driving it soon. Although it is just coming into the game, it has the money to demand a change
 "The financial risk posed by Janet Yellen's climate agenda on India Inc")
European Union clinches deal on climate law, tougher 2030 emissions goal
The deal arrives just in time for a summit of world leaders hosted by the U.S. government on Thursday and Friday
 "European Union clinches deal on climate law, tougher 2030 emissions goal")
EU reaches major climate deal ahead of US President Biden climate summit
The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that should make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050
 "EU reaches major climate deal ahead of US President Biden climate summit")
UK PM Boris Johnson commits Britain to 78% emissions cut in 14 years
Johnson has pitched the shift to a greener economy as part of Britain's recovery from the pandemic
 "UK PM Boris Johnson commits Britain to 78% emissions cut in 14 years")
India has opportunity to lead the world on climate change: Deloitte CEO
Indian-American CEO of a top US firm believes that New Delhi has an opportunity to lead the world on climate change
Slowdown caused by Covid-19 not putting brake on climate change drivers: UN
The Covid-19-related economic slowdown failed to put a brake on climate change drivers and accelerating impacts, said a UN report.
 "Slowdown caused by Covid-19 not putting brake on climate change drivers: UN")
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins fight against vaccine inequity
Greta Thunberg has urged governments, vaccine developers and the world to step up their game to fight vaccine inequity after the richest countries snatched up most Covid-19 vaccine doses
 "Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins fight against vaccine inequity")
US President Joe Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears
When President Joe Biden convenes a virtual climate summit on Thursday, he faces a vexing task: how to put forward a nonbinding but symbolic goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
 "US President Joe Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears")
Climate change: Israel aims to reduce 80% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The Israeli Ministry of Energy has announced a national plan which includes a main target of reducing 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
 "Climate change: Israel aims to reduce 80% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050")
India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
Coal's contribution to electricity generation in India fell for the second straight year in 2020
 "India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change")
US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis, says John Kerry
China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua said
 "US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis, says John Kerry")
Climate change: US seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India
A group of 10 US Senators have introduced a comprehensive international climate change legislation that among other things seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India in this sector
 "Climate change: US seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India")
JPMorgan embarks on $2.5-trillion climate, sustainability effort
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup and Bank of America have all set net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions targets in their financing activities.
 "JPMorgan embarks on $2.5-trillion climate, sustainability effort")
India, US can come together to find tech to tackle climate change
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said India and the US can come together on climate change
India calls out historical polluters including US before climate meeting
The world's third-biggest emitter, India has come under pressure to make a net-zero pledge ahead of the US meeting and global climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, this November
 "India calls out historical polluters including US before climate meeting")
India will raise climate ambitions but 'not under pressure': Javadekar
Javadekar on Wednesday said India will raise its climate ambitions but "not under pressure", and that it will not allow anybody to forget their historical responsibility
 "India will raise climate ambitions but 'not under pressure': Javadekar")