1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry

The United Nations had set the target of reducing carbon emissions from shipping industry by 50% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2008. A study of London based Energy Institute (University College London’s Energy Institute) suggest that in order to achieve the target, the world has to spend 1 trillion USD. Highlights According ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • Carbon Dioxide Emmsision • International Maritime Organisation • International Maritime Organization • Kyoto Protocol • Shipping Industry • UNESCO • United Nations

CO2 emissions rose by 2% in 2018: Study

As per a closely-watched review by United Kingdom (UK) based energy giant BP, titled “The BP Statistical Review of World Energy”, the global carbon emissions grew by 2.0% in 2018, the highest rate since 2010-2011. BP is a London based, British multinational oil and gas company. Key Findings of Study The study called that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: BP • BP Statistical Review of World Energy • Britain • British multinational Oil and Gas Company • Carbon Dioxide Emmsision • Climate change • GHG • Green House Gas Emissions • Renewable energy • Shale gas • US