At a U.N. climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will cut its carbon emissions by 7 to 10 percent from peak levels by 2035. This is the first time China has pledged an actual reduction rather than just a plateau. Details Of The Pledge Alongside the emissions target,

In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed sulphur dioxide emission regulations for coal-fired power plants, rolling back a mandate issued nearly a decade ago. The change comes amid concerns over the high cost and operational burden of installing Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units across the country’s ageing coal fleet. Majority of Plants Exempted […]