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India to build 2 billion-tonne coal stock by 2030, then hit pause button
According to the projections of the Ministry of Coal, the demand for coal will be close to 1.5-1.8 bt by 2030
 "India to build 2 billion-tonne coal stock by 2030, then hit pause button")
Year ender 2023: Here's a look at top critical tech deals between India, US
Politically, the sharing is made easy by the fact that after plenty of years, both nations will have governments that will have their mandate in the same year at the same time
 "Year ender 2023: Here's a look at top critical tech deals between India, US")
Best of BS Opinion: Global trade disruption, Tapping the many Indias & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Global trade disruption, Tapping the many Indias & more")
Global trade disruption
Shipping routes can increase vulnerability
 "Global trade disruption")
No alternative to green industrial strategy
Sustainable growth requires an industrial policy that prioritises outcomes like clean growth and healthy ageing, moving away from the traditional focus on sectors
 "No alternative to green industrial strategy")
CEA reiterates India's stand for more climate funds from developed nations
Citing studies by the United Nations agencies and independent studies, the report said that the developed world has fallen short on its climate action
 "CEA reiterates India's stand for more climate funds from developed nations")
SBI to sign 200 mn euro LoC with EIB to support climate action projects
The loan document will become operational, subject to necessary approvals, it said.
 "SBI to sign 200 mn euro LoC with EIB to support climate action projects")
FinMin economic advisors question rating agencies' view on India's progress
Criticise "unilateral measures" by advanced economies to combat climate change
 "FinMin economic advisors question rating agencies' view on India's progress")
Netherlands Tata Steel plant forces choice between public health or economy
Locals have voiced concerns about the factory's pollution for decades. However, it was only in September that the Dutch national public health agency first established a direct link
 "Netherlands Tata Steel plant forces choice between public health or economy")
Sustainable debt management on agenda for NITI's global green push
Report on G20 deliberations says credit rating agencies must be regulated for fair assessments of emerging countries
 "Sustainable debt management on agenda for NITI's global green push")
Lessons from 2023 and pointers for 2024
In an era of AI and geopolitical transformation, we may find ourselves feeling nostalgic about 2023 as the new year unfolds
 "Lessons from 2023 and pointers for 2024")
1.5 degrees Celsius climate goal: Relevance, current warming scenario
Here's a lowdown on origin, measurement, and current status of the global temperature rise target in the aftermath of COP28
 "1.5 degrees Celsius climate goal: Relevance, current warming scenario")
How to assess the outcome of COP28
This year's UN Climate Conference, hosted by a petrostate and led by a fossil-fuel CEO, defied expectations with new commitments
 "How to assess the outcome of COP28")
Ports shipping lines may charge more for fighting climate change
The global shipping industry that is responsible for about 3 per cent of the global GHG emissions and carries nearly 90 per cent of international cargo is one such
 "Ports shipping lines may charge more for fighting climate change")
'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit
Another senior negotiator revealed that the target of this crucial inclusion in the global stocktake text was not just the CBAM, but also the Inflation Reduction Act of the US
 "'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit")
BluPine Energy ties up Rs 511 crore green loan for Gujarat solar project
The green loan financing for the project has been secured through leading global banking institution Standard Chartered, a company statement said
 "BluPine Energy ties up Rs 511 crore green loan for Gujarat solar project")
Developed India would have to solve pollution, climate change challenge
India's attempt to reduce poverty with high economic growth will be compromised if it is unable to provide better living spaces, writes Amarjeet Sinha
 "Developed India would have to solve pollution, climate change challenge")
LIVE: US Fed keeps key rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, signals 3 cuts in 2024
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE: US Fed keeps key rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, signals 3 cuts in 2024")
Making history, COP28 nations agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
Coal singled out for phasedown; India calls for climate equity and justice
 "Making history, COP28 nations agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels")
Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees
New rules for this year's talks required registrants to disclose their affiliation, a move aimed at improving transparency
 "Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees")
