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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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IMO Fails Duty to Protect Climate and the Arctic

Ocean Conservancy

As you may remember, we weren’t overjoyed at the results last session , which settled on a profoundly underwhelming short term measure to address the sector’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in addition to a diluted “ban” on heavy fuel oil (HFO) use in the Arctic that will only take effect in 2029. C warming scenario.

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Right on Energy: Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit  

Cresforum

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (kg CO2e/kgH20) PTC Value ($/kg H2) 2.5-4

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) The RPFSA does not contain a proposal to support AMMP technologies as envisioned in the ARA or the COWS Act. Adds the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a consideration for energy efficiency improvement loan guarantees and grants.

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