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Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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India needs to take the methane emissions from landfills more seriously
Methane is a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide at warming the atmosphere over a 100-year period.
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India is not walking the talk on its climate pledges
In 2022, the Indian government made several attempts to dilute environmental laws and pushed for infrastructure projects in eco-sensitive areas.
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What are India’s plans to decarbonise its trucking, shipping and aviation sectors?
The transport sector in India accounts for 13.5% of all energy-related emissions, the third highest after the industrial and residential sectors.
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Trending
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Barricades outside British embassy in Delhi removed after Khalistan protest in London
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Why deaf students should not be forced to speak
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Can rich nations be held accountable for the pain caused to Maharashtra’s farmers by climate change?
At the coming COP27, India is pushing for a finance facility that could cover monetary losses caused by climate change.
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If India wants to fulfil its 2030 climate promises, it must take stronger steps: UN report
The report provides the latest assessment of scientific studies on current and estimated future greenhouse gas emissions.
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With 182 landslides this year, India urgently needs an early warning system
But there are challenges in the way, say scientists and experts.
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Video
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Watch: Musician Yashraj Mukhate hilariously reimagines ‘Breakup Song’ in 1990s’ Hindi music style
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Watch: Scenes from Gudi Padwa festivities across Maharashtra, from lezim dances to motorbike rallies
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Watch: Singer Taylor Swift dives into a pit and appears to swim beneath the stage during a concert
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Watch: Carnival ride with people on it crashes to the ground in Ajmer, Rajasthan, several injured
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Explained: The legal battle over the potatoes used to make Lay’s chips
PepsiCo has appealed in the Delhi High Court against the revocation of its registration of a potato variety.
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Why accurate tracking and measuring of methane emissions is important in the climate fight
Methane is responsible for almost a quarter of global warming. Unreliable emissions inventories complicate climate change mitigation efforts, says a study.
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Supreme Court has set a bad precedent by letting industry get retrospective environmental clearance
Ex post facto approval allows industries to proceed with projects without prior sanction and compensate for any damage with fines.
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The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘My village, my rule’: Forest rights are fostering self-sustaining communities in Maharashtra
The recognition of community forest rights has altered the lives of forest villagers of Gondia for the better.
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The world can halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but only if it acts now: UN panel report
Meeting the ambitious target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2100 is possible, but will require countries to step-up, says the new report.
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Recognising Adivasis’ rights over forest land has helped protect nature in Gondia district
The recognition has increased a sense of ownership in the locals over their resources, leading to the adoption of a wide range of sustainable practices.
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The Field
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Sarabjot Singh wins men’s 10m air pistol gold, Vinod Tomar earns bronze
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Areen, Saweety Boora assure medals for India
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IND vs AUS, third ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya pick three each as Australia post 269
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Sports world daily: Carlos Alcaraz ready for Miami challenge, Navratilova beats cancer and more