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Carbon Neutral Airports in India

Carbon neutrality refers to balancing carbon emissions with carbon absorption. It is crucial for mitigating climate change. The aviation sector plays role in this effort. Airports contribute to...

December 26, 2024

Olkiluoto 3 Reactor

Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, Olkiluoto 3, has recently started producing regular energy in Finland after a delay of 14 years from its original completion timeline. This costly...

April 20, 2023

National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping

India’s first National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) was announced by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. What is NCoEGPS? National Centre...

November 21, 2022

World’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed world’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell. However, this hydrogen fuel is more cost cost-effective, and make...

August 1, 2022

Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the “Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022”- road map for carbon neutrality by 2070 on June 16, 2022. Highlights During...

June 17, 2022

Palli: India’s First ‘Carbon-neutral Panchayat’

Palli village located in the Samba district of Jammu has become India’s first panchayat to become carbon neutral, fully solar energy powered, and all its records have been...

April 27, 2022

China’s plan to become carbon-neutral by 2060

Industrialization in China occurred at breathtaking pace which lifted people out of poverty and transformed India into the world’s factory. However, this also made China the biggest emitter...

August 11, 2021

CESL-Ladakh sign pact to make Ladakh Carbon-neutral

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has inked a pact with Ladakh administration to make Union Territory of Ladakh carbon-neutral. About MoU CESL which is a wholly owned subsidiary...

June 9, 2021

HDFC Bank to turn carbon neutral by 2031-32

HDFC Bank has planned to become carbon neutral by 2031-32. Bank is now looking for reducing its emissions, energy, and water consumption. How HDFC will turn carbon neutral?...

June 4, 2021

India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue held

On November 19, 2020, India and European Union held Counter Terrorism Dialogue. During the dialogue, the strategic partners condemned terrorism in all forms. Highlights The dialogue also reviewed...

November 20, 2020

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