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Amitabh Sinha
Amitabh Sinha is Deputy Editor at The Indian Express. He writes on Environment, Climate Change, Water, Science and Technology, Space and Nuclear affairs, and related stuff. He has worked with PTI, Reuters, and BBC before joining The Indian Express in 2007. Amitabh has a PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, New Delhi, and a Masters in Public Administration from National University of Singapore.
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Fossil fuel phase-out holding up negotiations at COP28, may have to be dilutedSubscriber Only
December 11, 2023 16:55 IST
All these years, countries had agreed to reduce emissions, but avoided any mention of fossil fuel phase-out.
Mon, Dec 11, 2023
IEA on UAE’s success claim on climate pledges: Not enough to bridge even 1/3rd emissions gap by 2030Subscriber Only
December 10, 2023 22:05 IST
COP28 Director General Majid Al Suwaidi had said Saturday that along with the operationalisation of the loss and damage fund, the pledges on renewables and methane had already made this climate summit a success.
Mon, Dec 11, 2023
Countries take small step on climate adaption, no movement on other tough issuesSubscriber Only
December 10, 2023 20:30 IST
COP28 President, the UAE, convened a Majlis, or an assembly, to facilitate these informal discussions at an open platform.
Mon, Dec 11, 2023
Spending on adaptation to climate change 5.6% of GDP: India puts on recordSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 22:25 IST
India’s total emissions in 2019 was 3.13 bn tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent — less than half of US, less than one-fourth of that of China
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
In leaked letter, OPEC secy gen asks members to reject any language on fossil fuel phase-outSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 12:19 IST
The letter from OPEC secretary general Haitham Al Ghais was sent on December 6 but was reported only on Friday.
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
Decks cleared for Azerbaijan to host next year’s COP as Armenia drops candidacySubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 07:14 IST
Another east European country, Bulgaria, was also in the fray, despite Russia having made it clear that it would not support the candidature of any country that was a member of European Union, which Bulgaria is.
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
As talks resume, developing nations underline equity, fairnessSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 04:04 IST
Country after developing country emphasised that the final outcome from COP28 must be in accordance with equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), one of the foundational principles of climate negotiations.
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Let us clearly define climate finance, says India at COP28 meetSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 01:39 IST
“The lack of definition (of climate finance) leads to a lack of trust and transparency on a matter that should be as clear as crystal,” India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said at a minister-level meeting at COP28 climate conference.
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
India climate action fourth strongest, says reportSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 01:36 IST
The two other countries with better performance than India this year are Estonia and the Philippines.
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
India’s climate actions fourth-strongest, US and China lag behind: Germanwatch reportSubscriber Only
December 08, 2023 22:40 IST
Like last year, Denmark’s performance was rated the best and it earned the fourth rank. The other two countries with better performance than India this year were Estonia and the Philippines.
Fri, Dec 08, 2023
Fossil fuel phase-out, renewable energy tripling: All complex issues remain unresolved as COP28 enters 2nd weekSubscriber Only
December 07, 2023 14:39 IST
Importantly, US$ 3.5 billion have been announced for the Green Climate Fund at this COP taking the second round of capitalisation of this largest and most important climate-specific funding instrument to US$ 12.8 billion to be spent on green projects over the next four years.
Fri, Dec 08, 2023
To achieve net-zero target, do not rely on burying emissions underground, says scientistSubscriber Only
December 07, 2023 02:37 IST
It might be technically possible, and in some cases, desirable, but heavy reliance on CCS to achieve net-zero levels might not be viable, the study said.
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
Rise in green energy capacity, stopping fossil fuels, reducing methane discussed for first time at COP28Subscriber Only
December 06, 2023 08:00 IST
The issues are under discussion for the first time at COP and various proposals will be discussed and negotiatied over the coming days to reach common ground. There is the possibility that none of them will make it to the final decisions.
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
India’s CO2 emissions likely to register biggest rise for second year, says reportSubscriber Only
December 05, 2023 20:08 IST
The study, one of the several that are released at the annual climate change conference, says there was a 50 per cent chance that in the next seven years, the world would start to breach the 1.5 degrees Celsius on a consistent basis if the current emission trends continued.
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
COP28 Summit: 22 nations, including US, commit to tripling nuclear capacity by 2050Subscriber Only
December 05, 2023 18:08 IST
As of now, about 370 GW of operational nuclear power capacity is installed in 31 countries, providing about 10 per cent of the world’s total electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
COP28: India to adopt wait-and-watch approach on proposal to phase-out fossil fuelsSubscriber Only
December 05, 2023 09:58 IST
India’s proposal at Sharm el-Shaikh, asking for a phase-down of all fossil fuels, not just coal, had received loud cheers from the activist and scientific communities.
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
How COP28 President’s remarks have rekindled fossil fuel debateSubscriber Only
December 05, 2023 07:22 IST
Oil, gas, coal, and their derivatives account for at least 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, COPs over the years have not even acknowledged the role of fossil fuels in global warming. That could change.
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
Fossil fuels can finally make an entry in climate negotiationsSubscriber Only
December 04, 2023 19:09 IST
The controversy might succeed in forcing a language on fossil fuel phase-down to be included in the negotiating texts at COP28.
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
Coal phase-out in COP28 pledge, India refrains from endorsing itSubscriber Only
December 04, 2023 03:44 IST
The pledge was mainly about tripling global renewable energy installed capacity by 2030, something that India had already backed as part of the G20 grouping.
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
On the sidelines of COP28, over 110 countries agree to renewable capacity tripling targetSubscriber Only
December 02, 2023 20:56 IST
The target has the potential to avoid greenhouse gas emissions by about 7 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent, which would be more than the effect of all the other climate actions being taken globally.
Sun, Dec 03, 2023
PM meets Israeli President, flags need for safe delivery of aidSubscriber Only
December 02, 2023 04:02 IST
He expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the October 7 attacks, and welcomed the recent release of some hostages by Hamas, a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Sat, Dec 02, 2023
Climate goals: Global South needs finance, tech, says PMSubscriber Only
December 02, 2023 01:37 IST
India has held two Voice of Global South Summits this year in an effort to take leadership of the developing countries, and amplify their concerns at international forums.
Sat, Dec 02, 2023
What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28Subscriber Only
December 01, 2023 22:42 IST
What is the Green Credits Programme, and how is it different from the carbon credits initiative? We explain.
Sun, Dec 03, 2023
PM Modi pitches India as host for climate conference in 2028, calls on countries to rise above self-interestSubscriber Only
December 01, 2023 18:46 IST
Modi flags India’s Green Credits Initiative as alternative market-based mechanism world should adopt
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Not giving up on coal anytime soon: IndiaSubscriber Only
December 01, 2023 04:10 IST
Modi is scheduled to attend several events on Friday before heading back home in the evening. The highlight of his visit would be a national statement that he is expected to make in the afternoon.
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