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

A Greener Life

“This [trade-off] demonstrates a proactive approach, as the nation actively pursues renewable energy sources [and] energy efficiency measures over a wide range of sectors and cleaner energy technologies,” says Kumar. Furthermore, in July 2023, India passed a new law that has made it easier to clear forests, including for coal mines.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

There may also be requirements on what technologies must be used for mitigation such as the use of catalytic converters in cars that used older lead fuel (6). Risks to such species include overhunting/overfishing or gathering, toxic waste, a changing environment, deforestation and so on.

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Special Policy News #7: The Transition

ESA

OSTP: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will be holding a confirmation hearing for Dr. Eric Lander’s nomination to serve as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10 am ET. The live stream will be available on this Senate hearing page. Register here.

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