What are e-Fuels?

E-fuels are a type of fuel that is produced by capturing carbon emissions and combining them with hydrogen made from renewable or CO2-free electricity. Their examples include e-kerosene, e-methane, and e-methanol. Why are e-fuels called carbon-neutral fuels? When e-fuels are ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

CO2 Emissions in 2022 Report

According to the CO2 Emissions in 2022 Report by the International Energy Agency released on March 2, 2023, global energy-related CO2 emissions increased by less than 1% in 2022. This is despite many countries shifting from natural gas to coal ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

“Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?” Report

The report titled “Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?” was released at the COP27. Some of the organizations that wrote the report include Urgewald, Oilwatch Africa, and Africa Coal Network. A total of 37 African non-profi0074s wrote this ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

UNFCCC: Cabinet approval of India’s updated NDC

The Union Cabinet recently gave approval to India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The updated NDC will be transferred to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India’s Updated NDC: It aims to increase India’s contributions in strengthening ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

European Parliament Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

Members of the European Parliament recently voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. Key Facts This voting was held on an amendment, that would have allowed some auto emissions through new vehicles after 2035. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Canada Carbon Emissions Market

Government of Canada has launched “Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System”, in a bid to reduce carbon pollution. Reducing greenhouse gases from waste, which is responsible for 7 percent of greenhouse gases in Canada, is a key component for achieving Canada’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs