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A global forum to catalyse India’s clean energy transition

Smart Energy International

Narendra Modi’s clarion call for becoming ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in energy sector, DISTRIBUTECH India 2022, together with POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week, India’s leading Energy Business Platforms, will be organised from 12th-14th October 2022 in New Delhi, India. Have you read?

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Only new fiscal rules will avoid a Budget carbon COP out

Business Green

When the Prime Minister stood alongside our national treasure David Attenborough to launch the COP26 climate conference, there was a sense that we really were going to 'get net Zero done' by 2050. The UK has led the world when it comes to carbon pricing, helping to reduce its emissions from electricity faster than any other country.

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Net Zero Strategy: Energy Systems Catapult calls for market incentives to be aligned with net zero agenda

Business Green

As part of its preparations for the vital COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, the government must set out how it plans to harness the power of markets to deliver the next phase of decarbonisation of the UK economy and address incentives that currently push consumers towards high carbon choices, experts have warned.

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

The first few days of COP have ushered in a wave of major announcements and funding pledges. In deals, major funding includes $116M for hydrogen-powered aviation, $44M for sustainability software, and $75M in project finance investment for SAFs. Happy Monday!    And happy COPing to those on the ground in Dubai!

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'Denial and delusion': Green groups slam government refusal to rule out new North Sea oil and gas exploration

Business Green

But Ministers insist end to financial support for overseas fossil fuel energy projects, £16bn transition plan for North Sea, and climate compatibility test for new projects can put UK on track to net zero emissions. We will not leave oil and gas workers behind in the United Kingdom's irreversible shift away from fossil fuels.

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COP27: Shorter deadlines are key to long-term incremental change

Business Green

Despite 2030 and 2050 goals being considerably important, they are distant. COP27 is pushing the agriculture industry to think and, in many cases, operate differently. The new business strategy rewards farmers for minimising output emissions including in feed, fertiliser efficiency, biogas usage, biodiversity and renewable farming.

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Queen's Speech: At a glance guide to the government's green legislation plans

Business Green

Planned legislation covering energy, transport, and a clamp down on environmental protests was unveiled in today's Queen Speech. Energy Security Bill.