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Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target
Focuses on meeting non-traction demand through renewables
 "Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target")
War in Ukraine to tech layoffs: A look at 10 events that defined 2022
2022 will be remembered for a plethora of things but these 10 events will perhaps be on top of the list
 "War in Ukraine to tech layoffs: A look at 10 events that defined 2022")
Why India needs to build a robust framework to facilitate energy transition
The investment buzz for the transition has begun but policy frameworks still lag the process
 "Why India needs to build a robust framework to facilitate energy transition")
India takes on the task of reversing climate change, 2022 a crucial year
India set ambitious climate goals in line with PM Modi's promises made in Glasgow and took crucial steps for environment protection & wildlife conservation in 2022, including launch of Mission LiFE
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The climate meltdown: Floods, forest fires, heatwaves cost a heavy price
Devastating floods, heatwaves, and forest fires made headlines even as the world signed key deals to protect biodiversity and agreed on a "loss and damage" fund
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Green hydrogen will not be limited by borders: ReNew Power Founder & CEO
'People are looking to get into the manufacturing supply chain, governments are looking at expanding transmission infrastructure,' said ReNew Power founder & CEO, Sumant Sinha
 "Green hydrogen will not be limited by borders: ReNew Power Founder & CEO")
Bangladesh, ADB ink deals worth $627mn for development, climate projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladesh government have signed loan agreements worth $627 million for the implementation of development and climate resilience projects
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India's ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment
India will have to look at gathering funds to achieve the objective as well as having the desired technologies to meet the target in the long run, experts say
 "India's ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment")
Foundations for an Indian JETP
The second pillar of climate financing, JETP is oriented towards investability in the electricity sector
VP urges joint global action on climate change, environmental destruction
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar praised makers of Indian Constitution for including protection of forests in directive principles of state policy
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Climatic change doesn't necessarily bring evolution in species: Study
A recent study calls into question a long-held theory that periodic fluctuations in climate were important drivers of evolutionary change in mammals
 "Climatic change doesn't necessarily bring evolution in species: Study")
COP-15: India to mobilise domestic finance for biodiversity conservation
15th COP to Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ended on a high note with nearly 200 countries adopting a historic deal to preserve nature and reverse damage to ecosystems
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Text of UN biodiversity pact agreed at COP15 with 2030 vision released
After two days of agreeing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the final text of the historic framework has been released
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India to bolster carbon trading market with stabilisation fund: Sources
Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits if prices fell too low, an officials said
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Infosys recognised with 'A' score for transparency on climate change
Infosys has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual 'A List'
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The planet gets short-changed again
It's time we looked at planetary ecology as an inter-connected system demanding a comprehensive approach
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India's subsidies for renewable energy, electric vehicles doubled in FY 22
A new study by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), however, said it will be critical for govt carry on the momentum in coming years
 "India's subsidies for renewable energy, electric vehicles doubled in FY 22")
Bill Gates upbeat on climate innovation even if 1.5 deg C goal out of reach
Given "the overall scale of our industrial economy, we're going to have to do mind-blowing work to stay below 2 degrees," he said
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'DSI adoption at COP15 can financially help protect biodiversity in India'
At COP15, developing countries have maintained that benefits resulting from DSI should also be shared equitably
 "'DSI adoption at COP15 can financially help protect biodiversity in India'")
UN chief to convene 'no-nonsense' climate ambition summit in Sept next year
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced that he will convene a no-nonsense climate ambition summit in September next year where countries will have to come with credible and new action plans
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