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India targets 47% emission intensity cut, 60% electricity capacity from non-fossils by 2035
March 26, 2026 4:31 am
India has also promised to ensure that at least 60 per cent of its total electricity generation capacity would comprise non-fossil fuel sources by 2035.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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