Global electricity review 2023
This report analyses electricity data from 78 countries representing 93% of global electricity demand and includes estimated changes in the remaining generation. It also dives deeper into the top ten CO2
Carbon Intensity
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Carbon efficiency, carbon reduction potential, and economic development in the Peoples Republic of China
"Carbon intensity" is the traditional measure of an economy's carbon performance. However, it is incapable of capturing the multidimensional features of an economy's carbon performance, particularly when increased emissions have causes other than poor emitting technology, such as changes in the energy mix or the substitution of energy for labor.
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Equitable sharing of carbon space
THE third meeting of the BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) ministers on climate change was held in Cape Town last month. The joint statement, released at the end of the meet, emphasised on equitable sharing of carbon space. This seems to be the core issue in climate change negotiations.
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Talking sense on global warming
IN FEBRUARY, 14 distinguished climate scientists, economists and policy experts came together to discuss how to tackle global warming. This week, the London School of Economics and Oxford University are publishing their conclusions. They are worth considering.
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Banks propose fund for low-carbon projects
In an effort to increase financing for environment-friendly projects, banks have proposed a 0.5 per cent cess on high carbon-producing projects to create a fund that will provide resources for green projects.
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Priority status sought for loans to green projects
Special Status Will Be An Incentive To Lend To Low Carbon Emitting Projects: Banks Our Bureau MUMBAI LENDERS have urged RBI to give priority sector status to loans for projects that emit lower carbon.
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Climate of scrutiny
INDIA HAS PLEDGED A 20-25% CUT IN EMISSION INTENSITY BY 2020, BUT THERE IS NO ROADMAP OR EVALUATION OF THE COSTS INVOLVED. MEANWHILE, THE WORLD IS WATCHING Nitin Sethi | TNN
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Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 30% during 1994-2007
NEW DELHI: India has released its first greenhouse gas emissions inventory since 1994
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Indias emissions up 58%; energy intensity down 30%
New Delhi: India
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Indias emissions up by 52% from 1994 to 2007
Owing to rapid increase in energy consumption, India
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Indias per capita emission down by 30% in 1994-2007
INDIA is likely to meet its target of reducing the emission intensity of the economy by 20 to 25% from the 2005 levels by 2020 going by its past record. The country reduced its per capita emission intensity between 1994 and 2007 by 30%, according to a report prepared by the Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment.