Greenhouse gas or GHG is any gaseous compound capable of absorbing and emitting infrared radiation, thereby allowing less heat to escape to space and trapping it in the lower atmosphere.
The announcement comes as the United States, UAE and China prepare to seek more funds to tackle methane emissions at the ongoing UN climate conference.
Green methanol is produced from low-carbon sources, can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and be used not only as a transportation fuel but also as a feedstock.
European scientists have found a way to split the carbon-hydrogen bond in methane, transforming it into less hazardous, even beneficial compounds. Findings published in 'Science'.
Council on Energy, Environment and Water's policy brief follows last year's Energy (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which paved way for establishment of domestic carbon market in India.
A panel examining the implementation of Montreal Protocol said decline in ozone-depleting substance emissions can avoid 0.5 to 1 degrees Celsius of global warming by mid-century.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), commonly found in ACs and refrigerators, are greenhouse gases that accelerate global warming and contribute to climate change.
The environment ministry in 2015 imposed caps on emissions of toxic gases from power plants, allowing operators two years to retrofit facilities. That deadline has been extended due to financial challenges.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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