Emissions from oil have risen most during last one year; overall global carbon emission reached all time high
Emission reduction reaches a plateau; overshoot to 1.5-degree Celsius rise inevitable; says multiple reports
Cutting back coal: Global effort hits Chinese wall
India has one of the largest reductions within planned coal capacity
There’s a new way to reach untapped helium reserves that may solve supply shortage
Helium gas fields with no carbon footprint could be the solution
Dumping emissions: Countries building new fossil fuel projects in Africa but mostly for export
Planned projects will drive up Africa’s fossil fuel capacity by 116%
Bihar plans all-CNG commercial car fleet for Patna
Vehicle owners wary of cost factor, lack of filling stations
As told to Parliament (August 3, 2023): Almost a million trees to be felled for Great Nicobar Project
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Pollution in news on May 4
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution
Can Bio-CNG click: Indore plant reducing air pollution, but odour remains a challenge
Part I: A ground report from Indore to understand roadblocks in way of bio-CNG
COVID-19: Why the crisis is different for the crude oil industry
Low prices, sparse storage pressure producers; any consensus may be short-lived
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushing world towards clean energy, finds World Energy Outlook 2022
Switch to renewables means natural gas no longer a viable transition fuel
Will climate action be a casualty?
Have we learnt the lessons on the impact of burning fossil fuels yet?
From Africa to Europe @ COP27: Keep off our gas fields
History shows fossil fuel extraction in Africa hardly benefits locals
As told to Parliament (August 9, 2021): No data on sickle cell disease among tribals
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Why did methane emissions spike in 2020? Study offers answers
More than half of methane growth can be attributed to lower hydroxyl sink
From 2G to 5G spectrum: How Chawla panel put value to natural resources
A high-power committee in 2011 prepared a roadmap for transparent resource distribution
As told to Parliament (September 16, 2020): No data on sanitation worker deaths amid COVID-19
We’re way off track to meet sustainable energy goals
One of the key deterrents for the countries in the Global South is the lack of finance
India moving towards gas-based economy: President Kovind
Work happening to improve infrastructure and increase connectivity
Budget 2023-24: Rs 10,000 crore for 500 compressed biogas plants
5% CBG mandate to be introduced for all organisations marketing natural and biogas
As told to Parliament (March 10, 2021): 280 million LPG consumers in India
Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP
Arresting methane release is crucial in combating climate change
As told to Parliament (April 4, 2022): Amit Shah plays down Opposition worries on data collection Bill
This sand battery could be a solution for Europe’s energy crisis
A new technology is keeping a Finland town warm with renewable energy
Baghjan blowout shows why we need to fix liabilities
There is also a need to address inland oil spills through regulations
Effluent industry’s role in clean energy: Exploring India’s first paper mill waste to compressed biogas facility
It is crucial that states with significant potential promptly implement bioenergy policies and state-level renewable energy agencies vigorously …