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In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scheme, which aims to light up one crore households by installing rooftop solar equipment and providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.

Servotech Enrolled In PM Surya Ghar Yojana For 62 Discoms

BY Press Trust of India

Iron and steel production account for approximately 7-8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making their decarbonisation crucial for reaching net zero and adhering to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit.

National Strategies Wanted For A Greener Future

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The project will utilise Sages innovative Geopressured Geothermal System (GGS), which harnesses energy from hot, dry rocks, rather than traditional geothermal methods that rely on underground reservoirs.

Meta Takes Bold Leap Into Geothermal Energy With Sage Geosystems

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The government estimates that between $10 trillion and $15 trillion in new investment will be required to meet this target.

Ambitious Policy To Drive Bioeconomy To $300 Billion By 2030 Unveiled

BY Outlook Planet Desk

One of the standout achievements comes from the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, where several buildings have been converted into net zero carbon emission structures.

Indian Railways Powers Ahead In Net Zero Carbon Emissions Drive By 2030

BY Outlook Planet Desk

UP42s customers will now have access to Planets high-resolution, high-cadence data, including sub-daily collections in some areas.

UP42 Partners With Planet To Expand Earth Observation Data Portfolio

BY Outlook Planet Desk

UNESCOs World Heritage list currently comprises 1,223 sites deemed crucial for protection due to their cultural, historical, or environmental significance.

Climate Change Endangers 5 UNESCO Heritage Sites: Report

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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India, the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter, is grappling with the increasing frequency of heatwaves, floods, and droughts, which climate scientists attribute to rising global temperatures.

Wind Energy Push In Thar Sparks Local Backlash

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As a result of this capacity award, the company’s total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 17.2 GW.

JSW Neo Energy Bags 200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project

BY Press Trust of India

Getty Images : The results demonstrate that PM2.5 exhibits a stronger association with mortality across various life stages.

Study Reveals Deadly Effects Of Air Pollution On Indians

BY Press Trust of India

The EU is India’s second-largest export destination, with $76 billion in merchandise exports in 2023-24. The bloc imported over $59 billion worth of goods from India during the same period.

India-EU Free Trade Talks Face Sustainability Hurdles

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The report highlights that these energy-intensive industries, which are among the highest contributors to India’s greenhouse gas emissions, have a considerable portion of their energy consumption allocated to electricity—a segment that can be more easily transitioned to renewable sources.

Leading Indian Corps Lag In Renewable Energy Adoption Despite Net-Zero Pledges

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The report, titled India Solar Market Update, attributes this significant growth to developers rushing to commission previously delayed projects.

India Achieves Record 15 GW Solar Installations In First Half Of 2024

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Sustainability-linked finance allows borrowers to secure funding while committing to achieving specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.

UltraTech Cement Secures $500 Million In Sustainability-Linked Loan

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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The governments, with the partnership of NGOs and revenue-generating firms, can thus subsidise the cost of implementing MRV technologies as well as train the farmers.

MRV Technologies Paving The Way For A Sustainable Future In Smallholder Agriculture

BY Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer

A survey of 250 institutional investors revealed that 60 percent reported higher performance yields from ESG investments, and 78 percent were willing to pay higher fees for these funds.

Seven Megatrends Reshape ESG Integration

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The new legislation mandates that by the next decade, a significant proportion of metals used in green technology must be recycled.

Scientists Harness Bacteria To Extract Rare Metals For Green Technology

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SMRs are vital for India’s clean energy transition, contributing significantly to energy self-reliance and climate commitments.

India, US Draw Closer On Green Hydrogen And Space Collaboration

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Engineers plan to use advanced 3D design platforms to modify the PHWRs, technology that was unavailable when these reactors were initially developed 40 years ago.

India Reaches For Small Modular Reactors For Clean Energy Transition

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The nine-month programme will combine self-paced online learning with in-person sessions, including immersion weeks in both India and Australia.

India-Aus RISE Accelerator Launches Climate-Smart Agritech Cohort for Start-ups

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The solar parks have been strategically located across four cities in the Bundelkhand region—Jhansi, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, and Jalaun—and in other key cities, including Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Mirzapur, and Prayagraj.

UP Accelerates Green Energy Push With Three Solar Parks

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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As companies continue to invest in resources and infrastructure to strengthen ESG reporting, addressing these data challenges will be crucial to realise the benefits of their sustainability efforts fully.

Companies Face Challenges In ESG Reporting Despite Progress

BY Outlook Planet Desk

According to the report, the road logistics industry in India is a significant contributor to the nations environmental challenges, accounting for 4 percent of energy-related CO2 emissions and 53 percent of particulate matter emissions.

CPI Report Recommends Equitable Shift For Trucking Sector's EV Transition

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The EU’s ambitious goal is to halt 10 percent of deforestation worldwide and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 32 million metric tonnes annually.

EU Deforestation Rules Set To Shake Up Global Markets, Warn Analysts

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Industries requiring high-temperature heat, such as cement production (1,300°C) and glassmaking (1,000°C), currently account for 17 percent of global CO₂ emissions.

Small Businesses Lead The Charge Towards Global Net-Zero Emissions

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Over 2,000 stakeholders from government, business, and civil society participated in the three-day event, discussing pathways to address poverty and inequality.

Charcha '24, Summit For Inclusive Livelihoods

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The proposals include installing solar panels on rooftops to generate 750 MW of solar power, converting all streetlights to LED by 2030, and deploying low-cost sensors for flood warnings.

Delhi's New Climate Action Draft Targets Seven Key Sectors

BY Outlook Planet Desk

According to the advisory, India’s lorry fleet is projected to reach an estimated 17 million by 2050 if the country’s current economic growth trajectory continues.

India Puts Its Trucks On A Highway To Zero-Emission By 2050

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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This reliance on wood fuel is contributing to the release of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) into the air, both of which have been linked to respiratory issues such as asthma and other severe health conditions.

Use Of Firewood By Bakeries Fuels Health Concerns

BY Outlook Planet Desk

According to Renewable Watch the governments focus on boosting domestic manufacturing presents a unique opportunity to embed sustainability and decarbonisation into the industrial growth strategy.

MSMEs Gear Up For Decarbonisation Push

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Data from the Clearing Corporation of India indicates that green bonds are not among the 20 most favoured Indian government bonds held by foreign investors.

India’s Green Bonds Struggle To Attract Foreign Interest Despite Tax Incentives

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The bond was priced with a spread of +16 basis points over euro mid-swaps, translating to an annual yield of 2.604 percent.

World Bank Secures €2.5 Billion For Sustainable Development In Landmark Bond Issue

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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