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TopicCO2 emissions

Topic: CO2 emissions

India’s cement boom risks huge emissions rise, warns NITI Aayog report, lays out green transition plan

With cement emissions projected to rise five-fold by 2070, the roadmap pushes waste-based fuels, lower clinker use and carbon capture to curb footprint.

Clearing the air: Scientists find missing link to calculate atmospheric CO2 for climate change strategy

Bengaluru: Scientists studying plant growth in the Kaziranga region may have found the missing link in calculating carbon dioxide in the air to calibrate...

Cement is a big problem for the environment. It can be made more sustainable

The heating of limestone accounts for 50% of emissions in cement production. So alternative chemistries that replace limestone provide a significant way to cut emissions.

New study finds forests destroyed by wildfires emit carbon long after the flames die

A forest’s CO2 sink recovers slowly, with the burnt area continuing to release CO2 for several years after wildfires die. This exceeds the amount of CO2 produced from the fire itself.

Tiny bright objects emitting ancient starlight could upend theory of galaxy formation

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Data could warm you up this winter. And it could be worth $2.5 billion by 2025

Tech companies are using data centres that house their vast servers to heat homes and cut CO2. And it could slash energy bills for consumers.

China is banking on its ‘carbon market’ to reduce its emissions. But it’s not perfect

The world’s largest contributor to CO2 emissions is now implementing the world’s largest market to reduce such emissions.

CO2 can be transformed into animal food. Here’s how

A new product in farm animal feed will help to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

How CO2 can help the construction industry emit less CO2

The production of cement alone accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions. The sector's productivity must be addressed while reducing damage to the environment.

The planet is ready for cars to go electric, but our power systems may not be

Countries have already started banning petrol cars, but we need to ensure there is enough infrastructure to handle an increasing number of electric vehicles.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.