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Adani Group firms AGEL, ATL declare energy compact goals as part of COP26

Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Transmission Ltd have declared their energy compact goals

Action on climate change needs timely aid from developed nation: India

COP21 decision mandates that before 2025, parties shall set a new collective quantified goal from a floor of USD 100 billion per year, considering the needs and priorities of developing countries.

One bankrupt industry leaves $80 bln hole in India's climate pledge

Without reforming discoms, India will struggle to meet its bold target of raising non-fossil-fuel generation capacity.

Barack Obama to face ITR protests at COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

Among the speakers during the action will be Alejandra M. Lyons of the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP).

COP26: Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges

The former French foreign minister who helped forge the Paris climate accord, said the general atmosphere had improved since the talks began on October 31 and "most negotiators want an agreement".

Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study

The richest 1 per cent are on track to be releasing 70 tonnes of CO2 per person, according to the study.

Climate goals: Can investor activism deliver what govts could not?

The moves by investors and accounting innovations by economists and auditors could make a critical difference on the margin. Call it Plan B; there is no Plan C, writes T N Ninan

Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020

The troubling finding comes as world leaders meet at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in a last-ditch bid to keep dangerous global warming at bay.

South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing

In COP26, South Africa had submitted a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce domestic carbon emissions within a range for emissions of between 420 CO2-eq and 350 CO2-eq by 2030.

Rishi Sunak reveals plans for UK as first 'net zero' financial centre

The measure is part of a plan that aims to create "the world's first net-zero aligned financial centre"

Coronavirus pandemic, politics drive Xi's absence from global talks

Xi has been absent from the G20 summit in Rome and climate talks in Scotland

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?

India, Vietnam reaffirm strategic partnership on the sidelines of COP26

India and Vietnam reaffirming comprehensive strategic partnership, it added.

China defends emissions after criticism, blasts USA's climate change record

Xie Zhenhua, a special climate envoy for China, spoke to reporters at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.

Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting

The meeting - attended by representatives from China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela among others - was presided over by the Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora.

Top headlines: India Inc aims net zero by 2070; RBI sets new terms

At least 11,716 Indian businesspeople died by suicide in 2020. More on that story in our morning headlines.

Glasgow COP26: 100 world leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030

India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 climate change summit

Experts hail India's announcement to achieve net zero target by 2070

Aarti Khosla, Director, Climate Trends, said, By announcing a commitment for achieving net zero targets by 2070, India has responded positively to the global call and it was the best climate action.

Top Headlines: India to reach net zero by 2070, ex-SBI chairman arrested

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The green issues of tomorrow

Even while these efforts are underway, new threats to the environment are cropping up.