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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicCarbon footprint

Topic: Carbon footprint

Hydrogen-powered vehicles can help India reach emissions targets. Kerala leads the way

Already India’s leading state in electric vehicle adoption, Kerala is now exploring hydrogen-powered vehicles—including buses, trucks, and even boats.

Why a carbon removal budget is necessary to combat climate change

Efforts to ramp up carbon removal globally remain contested and controversial. But there are ongoing processes around the world to define what counts as carbon removal.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s commute to work isn’t just about coffee. It’s carbon hypocrisy

We’re expected to weigh carbon pros and cons of carpools & public transport, while the rich treat the sky as their personal playground. And we’re left to imbibe bits of paper straw with our coffee.

Is AI posing hurdles in world’s climate fight? It’s complicated

The carbon footprint of AI is projected to expand due to its high energy consumption and the carbon emissions associated with the production of its hardware.

Indian refiners prioritise petrochemicals expansion to reduce carbon footprint

The move aims to tap into new revenue streams while mitigating the cyclicality inherent in the oil and gas industry.

How much does your tree weigh? The answer is in space

Tracking those tree weight dynamics over large areas delivers new insights into the climate impact achieved by forest conservation and restoration projects.

Argentina to Indonesia, how emerging economies are shifting toward a low-carbon future

Argentina and Indonesia led the Green Future Index 2023 in overall score increases, moving 20 and 21 places respectively.

Apple ties up with NGO for improved water management, conservation in India. Pilot in Bengaluru

Apple executive Lisa Jackson talks about India's role in helping Apple achieve its goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. Says 'powerful solutions come from communities facing these challenges'.

EV or not, your car battery leaves a carbon footprint. Here’s how you can keep it in check

The Global Battery Alliance has launched the Greenhouse Gas Rulebook for tracking emissions from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.

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.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.