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EU incoming trade commissioner say no to carbon tariffsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 13, 2010
The incoming trade commissioner of the European Union (EU) Karel De Gucht rejected on Tuesday the idea of imposing carbon tariffs on imports mainly from developing countries, warning the measure could trigger a trade war. "I don't see that as the right approach-- its... Read more.. |
Manmohan moots creation of 'Solar Valleys' to combat climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 12, 2010
In a bid to accelerate India’s efforts to meet its emission reduction targets and combat climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for the creation of “solar valleys” across the country and asked private investors to view the National Solar... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Panel on low-carbon economy constitutedBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 12, 2010
The Planning Commission has formed a 25-member expert panel to explore options before the country for a low-carbon economy. In a statement here, the Planning Commission said the group, chaired by Kirit Parikh, will review existing studies on low-carbon growth/low-... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
India takes cue from France in sustainable architectureBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 9, 2010
Courtyards, shaded porticos, built-... |
BTS makes plans to launch cleantech fund in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 8, 2010
Zurich and Mumbai-based PE firm looks to raise up to $200M to invest in wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and energy efficiency. Before the second quarter of 2010 is over, there could be a new source of funding for cleantech companies in India, according to VC Circle... Read more.. |
India Will Meet Its Copenhagen Climate Commitment, Ramesh SaysBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 8, 2010
India will include its proposal to limit greenhouse gases through 2020 in the Copenhagen climate- change agreement, meeting a pledge made last month, the environment minister said. The fourth-biggest polluter from burning fossil fuels will submit its plan to be part of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
It is imperative to develop energy resources: KakodkarBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 8, 2010
Atomic Energy Commission former chief Anil Kakodkar said here on Thursday that energy security is the most important issue facing our country. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress here Kakodkar said: "The question of energy security... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
India, Japan to develop solar cityBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 7, 2010
A Japanese delegation led by Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Kazuhiro Haraguchi on Wednesday met the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah and decided to jointly develop a solar city in India. During the bilateral meeting both... Read more.. |
Corporate India goes green By : Shila Kumar, Jan 7, 2010
Captains of corporate India seems to be on board for pushing the low-carbon agenda. We've summarized some indicators from across sectors. Is this an harbinger for the rest of the industry? |
India to help Nigeria build energy projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 6, 2010
As part of the recently shaped ‘Focus on Africa’ policy and to counter the growing Chinese influence in the African world, India is likely to offer help to oil and gas-rich Nigeria to not only build infrastructure projects but also make major foray into the power sector and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Nigeria , Technology |