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India achieved 50 pc of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels, boosted carbon sink: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 8: India has achieved 50 per cent of its electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels, as well as boosted its carbon sink, the government informed the Parliament on Monday.
Greenhouse gas emission permits to trade like stocks in S. Korea
Seoul, Nov 23: South Korea will expand its greenhouse gas emission permit trading system this week, allowing transactions like stocks, the climate ministry said on Sunday.
S. Korea reaches consensus on 2035 greenhouse gas reduction at 53-61 pc
Seoul, Nov 9: The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Sunday reached a consensus on setting the nation's greenhouse gas emission reduction goal for 2035 at between 53 per cent and 61 per cent.
S. Korea proposes 50 pc reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
Seoul, Nov 6: The South Korean government on Thursday unveiled its proposal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2035 from the 2018 level.
New Zealand greenhouse gas emissions fall 1.5 per cent in Q2
Wellington, Oct 23: New Zealand greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.5 per cent, or 287 kilotonnes, in the June 2025 quarter, local media reported on Thursday.
Overall state of Europe's environment is not good, says EEA
Copenhagen, September 29: Europe remains a world leader in the fight against climate change but must step up efforts to safeguard its environment and strengthen resilience against global warming, the European Union's environment agency warned on Monday.
Govt working on mission to curb greenhouse gas emissions: Niti Aayog
New Delhi, Aug 27: The Union Government is finalising the roadmap and outlay for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) mission to curb greenhouse gas emissions and support net-zero goals by 2070, according to Rajnath Ram, advisor for energy, natural resources and environment, Niti Aayog.
Govt tightening rules to check gas emissions in upstream oil sector
New Delhi, May 11: The Centre's new draft policy framed for the upstream oil & gas exploration and production sector aims to minimise the environmental impact of mineral oil operations, including gas flaring activities, and closer monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and flared gas.
Apple surpasses 60 pc reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions
Cupertino, April 16 : Apple on Wednesday announced that it has surpassed a 60 per cent reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels, as part of its 2030 goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint in the next five years.
Ethiopia set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8 per cent by 2030
Addis Ababa, Feb 23: Ethiopia has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8 per cent by 2030, Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa has said.
Carbon capture industry promotion bill to take effect this week: South Korea
Seoul, Feb 6: A bill on promoting the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry will take effect this week, the government said on Thursday, amid growing demand for eco-friendly technologies to tackle climate change.
After 7.93 pc reduction in GHG emissions, India committed to sustainable future: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 12: India, which achieved a 7.93 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient future, the government said on Sunday.