Page 9 - Emissions

Hydrogen may help telecoms to slow down emissions in remote sector

Emissions from powering networks and IT make up nearly a third of the carbon footprint of telecom companies

Recovery tracker: Retail, recreation visits hit pre-lockdown levels

Power generation also registers a surge; 20% higher than in 2019

India to see huge global capital flows in clean energy: IEA Exec Director

In a Q&A, Fatih Birol dwells on India's future in renewables, Reliance's aggressive green energy foray and how advanced countries should support the emerging world in its net-zero emission drive

European Union proposes world's first carbon border tax for some imports

A transitional phase from 2023-25 will see importers monitoring and reporting their emissions

Canada's climate plan charts hard road ahead for high-polluting oil sands

Canada has set ambitious targets for slashing emissions to fight climate change, but faces a stiff challenge

Recovery tracker: Spike in mobility, traffic pointers as people go out more

Other weekly economic indicators also show signs of gains

Recovery tracker: Signs of increased activity as Covid-19 cases decline

Some indicators have begun to reverse earlier decline

Antarctica heading for climate crisis if carbon emissions aren't cut

Scientists say Antarctic ice sheet has physical tipping points, beyond which ice loss can accelerate out of control.

Recovery tracker: Mobility dips, power generation falls under second wave

Retail and recreation visits are at their lowest in nearly a year

Recovery tracker: Power generation growth slows down, mobility hit

People back to spending more time at home

Recovery tracker: Retail and recreation footfalls back to September lows

Traffic and emission also take a hit in both Delhi and Mumbai

Infosys and bp collaborate to reduce emissions at campuses, cities

Together, the companies intend to explore opportunities using bp's energy and mobility expertise and Infosys' digital capabilities

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

Recovery tracker: Rising Covid-19 cases in India hit power, traffic

Effect on Mumbai's economic activity appears more pronounced than Delhi's

Recovery tracker: Traffic, emissions stay below 2021 highs, powergen steady

People are spending more time at home than they were in pre-Covid times. Data as of March 23 shows 9% spike in time spent at residential locations. Workplace visits are down 15%

Recovery tracker: Traffic congestion drops, power generation gap narrows

Overall mobility still rising, including at retail and recreation spots

Recovery tracker: Power generation up by 7%, workplace visits rise

Freight gains have trailed in the latest week

Recovery tracker: Mobility, railway indicators hold steady as cases rise

Traffic and emissions are lower in some places than others relative to pre-pandemic days

Recovery tracker: Workplace visits on the rise, Delhi emissions gain

Improvement in goods carried moderated shows latest rail data

Toyota settles US probe into delayed emissions defect reports for $180 mn

The $180 million fine is the largest civil penalty for violation of EPA's emission-reporting requirements