India doing well on climate change; on path to meet Paris Agreement targets

In recent weeks, three countries in Asia have announced their intention to move towards a "net-zero" emissions target: South Korea (2050), Japan (2050) and China (2060)

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Climate Change | Carbon emissions | automobile industry

Vandana Gombar 

Vandana Gombar

Two waves are set to wash over, and transform, parts of the world: The move towards net-zero emissions power, and the phase-out of conventional fossil fuel vehicles — or those with internal combustion engines (ICEs). In recent weeks, three countries in Asia have announced their intention to move towards a “net-zero” emissions target: South Korea (2050), Japan (2050) and China (2060).

They join the European Union, and others such as New Zealand, Singapore, and California, all of which have committed to neutralising their impact on the environment. The path and shape of ...

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First Published: Wed, November 04 2020. 00:17 IST
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