China’s new plan sends mixed messages on climate trajectory
China’s first five-year plan since its 2060 carbon neutrality pledge last year fails to set an emissions ceiling, but draws back from economic growth at any cost
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India’s air dirtiest, but clean-up budget slashed
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cut federal allocations to tackle urban air pollution by half, even as India’s cities remain among the most polluted globally
Can India compete with China in solar module production?
India can hold its own against China in solar module production with the right government support that would help build a better ecosystem for solar product manufacturing
Best of 2020: Light vehicles rev up India’s electric mobility market
In a promising outlook for light mobility, penetration of electric 3-wheelers in India may rise up to 75% by 2030, followed by 2-wheelers at 35%
Light vehicles rev up India’s electric mobility market
In a promising outlook for light mobility, penetration of electric 3-wheelers in India may rise up to 75% by 2030, followed by 2-wheelers at 35%
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