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14 days of Moderate air: Feb AQI of Mumbai raises concern

February 16, 2026 10:16 pm

Deonar, Ghatkopar among worst-hit; experts cite rising emission levels.

Reduction in transport emissions needs safer cyclists, not just EVs: Study by IIT, University of Chicago

January 21, 2026 1:57 pm

Published in Nature Cities on Tuesday, the study titled 'The status and politics of bicycling in the cities of low- and middle-income countries' pointed out that transport contributes nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in major Indian cities.

Old bikes with poor mileage a major source of pollution: DTU study

November 16, 2025 8:55 pm

Two-wheelers make up 72% of India’s urban vehicle fleet; study recommends current scrappage policy, based solely on age, needs revamp.

An emissions trading scheme (ETS) or market is a regulatory tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions, while providing industries with financial incentives to comply with norms and to get them to invest in cleaner technology.

Explained: World’s first market for particulate emissions trading in Gujarat, how it worked

April 22, 2025 6:57 am

The study builds on the idea of emissions trading, which has been in operation in Europe since 2005 and in China since 2021, and has at times been criticised.

Explained: India’s emissions inventory & efforts at mitigation

January 03, 2025 2:02 pm

India recently submitted its latest Biennial Update Report to the UNFCCC

17th Installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been released by GOI. (Express file photo)

Emissions of planet-warming nitrous oxide gas rose 40% between 1980 and 2020, says study

June 12, 2024 1:27 pm

Agricultural production and livestock rearing were the two key human-driven sources of nitrous oxide.

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Experts at IE THINC: ‘We need optimal solutions for emissions’

January 04, 2024 7:23 am

In this edition of IE-Thinc, experts talk about the surging pace of urbanisation, the need for census towns, masterplans for economic growth and why municipalities need more governance power.

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G7 sets 2070 net zero target for 'major economies', nothing new for rich nations

May 21, 2023 7:05 am

Wants 'peak' emissions by 2025; demands likely to be ignored by nations like India

Switzerland is paying poorer nations to cut emissions on its behalf

November 09, 2022 11:49 am

The debate comes as rich nations of the world face criticism for failing to compensate poorer nations as promised so they can better adapt to warming temperatures.