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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TopicCarbon emissions

Topic: Carbon emissions

1% of global population caused 23% of growth in carbon emissions from 1990-2019, study says

Study by researcher at Paris School of Economics, published in Nature Sustainability, also finds that carbon inequality between rich and poor within countries has increased.

How we can reduce one-tenth global carbon footprint with ‘net-zero steel’

Net-zero steel will cost more than conventional steel. Bridging this cost differential is key to unlocking investment at the scale and pace required.

How the humble algae can put a stop to carbon emissions from the concrete industry

A research team at the University of Colorado Boulder are looking into the use of algae-derived limestone for environmentally friendly cement production.

Robots can help put a stop to carbon emissions from the construction industry

Students and researchers from the University of Michigan have created a robotically-fabricated structure from timber to promote low-carbon construction.

How floating solar farms can put an end to global energy crisis, reduce emissions

Floating solar farms are considered a key technology in decarbonising economies by 2050, says NASA.

4.7% bump in GDP by 2036, 15 mn new jobs by 2047: Report on what net-zero can do for India

Report by the Asia Society Policy Institute also found that decarbonisation will entail trade-offs such as reduction in household consumption by 2060.

How Modi govt’s new energy bill aims to bring carbon trading to India, promote non-fossil fuels

An amendment to 2001 Energy Conservation Act, the bill was passed by Lok Sabha Monday. Govt says bill will help India achieve climate goals, including emissions reduction.

Steel sector produces more CO2 than any other heavy industry. But going ‘green’ can help

Green steel is gaining momentum as steel companies try and reduce their carbon footprint, but the transition is too costly.

Govts must act within decade to mitigate extreme climate change impact, says latest IPCC report

Third part of IPCC's sixth assessment report warns temperatures may rise to 3.2 degrees above pre-industrial levels by end of century & talks about carbon capture & storage as a possible measure.

New IPCC report to have chapters on technology development, transfer for carbon dioxide removal

Authors put emphasis on carbon removal tech, which climate activists say reduces pressure on countries to cut fossil fuel dependence. Report to be released in April.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.