India to introduce BS-VI engine standards

The Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Standards were introduced by the government of India to regulate the emission of air pollutants from motor vehicles. BS-VI norms are two stages ahead of the BS-IV norms in regulating emissions similar to the criteria in Europe called Euro 4 and Euro 6. Compliance with BS-VI norms would require superior

Medtronic joins SBTi to become carbon neutral

Medtronic is joining 4,600+ organizations worldwide that are leading the challenge to become carbon neutral by setting ambitious emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature

Cummins displays fuel-agnostic engine platform

Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The next-generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications. Cummins’ all-new platform takes internal combustion to a new level, capable of meeting future ultra-low emission standards, such as EPA Tier

Indian Railways to become netzero by 2030

Indian Railways is working on a mission mode to become the largest Green Railway in the world and is moving towards becoming a netzero carbon emitter by 2030, this was disclosed by Union Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

MSC agrees to partner with GCMD for maritime decarbonisation

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announce their signing of a five-year Impact Partnership agreement. MSC becomes the fifth impact partner of Singapore-based GCMD and will provide a cash contribution towards the centre’s pooled resources for pilots and trials. MSC will also provide in kind contributions to projects

ZEMBA was formed by Patagonia and Tchibo along with Aspen Institute

Amazon, clothing firm Patagonia and German coffee chain Tchibo have founded the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) along with non-profit organisation the Aspen Institute, and are seeking other freight buyers to come onboard. The alliance is part of the Cargo Owners for Zero Emissions Vessels (coZEV) initiative and aims to enable companies to access

AgriVijay startup helps farmers cut down dependency on fossil fuels

To boost farm income and mitigate CO2 emissions, AgriVijay, India’s first marketplace of renewable energy products, brings solar energy-based agricultural solutions for farmers and rural households. AgriVijay was co-founded by Pune’s Vimal Panjwani with a vision to boost farm income by cutting down dependency on expensive fossil fuel products and mitigating climate change. The startup

Fossil fuel exports from Queensland will end by 2030

Fossil fuel exports would end in less than a decade to drastically cut the carbon emissions that Queensland sends overseas under a Greens proposal. Greens MP Michael Berkman also wants to set up an independent authority to work with coal and gas workers on a transition plan, including a job-for-job guarantee and free reskilling, under

SCO countries agree to work on emerging fuels

Nations belonging to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have agreed to work closely together on emerging fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, and biofuels like ethanol, at a meeting of energy ministers of the grouping. The move will see China, Russia and others collaborate with India on emerging fuel technology, energy modelling, and transition goals.

Can waste plastic become a useful fuel source in the future?

Worldwide, more than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year – roughly the same weight as all of humanity. Today, around 85% ends up in landfill or is lost to the environment where it will stay for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Now the race is on to find the best way to