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Topic: Fossil fuel

COP30: Bhupender Yadav meets Brazil President Lula to discuss fossil fuel roadmap

Earlier, Indian environment minister met his Brazilian counterpart Marina Silva and discussed 'critical agenda items' at annual climate summit.

Peru researchers unveil 10-million-year-old dolphin-like fossil found in desert

The remains were discovered in July in Peru’s Ocucaje Desert, south of Lima, an area once part of the Pacific Ocean. A paleontologist called the ancient site a 'great hotel.'

UN urges Australia, Turkey to end COP31 host dispute, calls delay ‘unhelpful’

The annual UN climate talks rotate among 5 regional groups. COP31’s host needs unanimous backing from the 28-member WEOG, with a June deadline set by the UN.

Environment Policy Group appeals to J&K govt to protect 252-million-year-old fossil park in Khonmoh

The EPG, in a statement issued on Saturday, expressed concern over the establishment of a large illegal garbage dumping yard near the fossil park.

India just saw 2nd hottest June-August period since 1970, 426 million exposed to week of risky heat

Extended periods of dangerously high temperatures, exceeding 39°C, were recorded in Delhi & Kanpur, according to Climate Central. Climate change behind this extreme phenomenon.

India now 3rd-largest solar power generator, 17 times higher capacity than in 2015, says Ember report

Global Electricity Review 2024, published in energy think tank Ember's annual report, says that for 1st time in world, renewable energy is accounting for 30% of total energy generation.

200 countries adopt ‘historic’ COP28 deal calling for transition away from fossil fuels for 1st time

Though the 2-week climate summit ended with adoption of 'Global Stocktake' text, some say actual resolution is 'marred by loopholes', giving fossil fuel industry 'numerous escape routes'.

World govts set to overshoot fossil fuel limit by 110% in 2030, India among top producers — UNEP report

Production Gap Report 2023 tracks 'misalignment' between planned fossil fuel production & carbon emissions cap required to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial limits.

US lawmakers ask climate envoy Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president

The lawmakers said the appointment jeopardizes the climate talks, which they say are already negatively influenced by the presence of fossil fuel lobbyists.

Stop subsidising power for some while overcharging others: Montek Ahluwalia at climate seminar

The economist also spoke of need for a carbon tax at seminar organised by Centre for Social and Economic Progress. BJP ex-general secretary Ram Madhav was in attendance.

On Camera

Vande Mataram did not get dignity it deserved in Parliament. Discussion turned into debate

From coastal Andhra Pradesh to Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, from bonfires in UP to midnight pledges in Chennai and Lahore, Vande Mataram was a war cry to galvanise people toward azaadi.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.