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Are hybrid vehicles actually greener than EVs | Mint Explains | Mint

In this video, we explore the debate surrounding the environmental impact of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) versus battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Critics argue that EVs are not as green as they seem, as they are manufactured in India using electricity derived from coal. A study conducted by IIT Kanpur compared emissions from different vehicle types and found that while EVs are less polluting than petrol vehicles, they have higher total emissions than hybrids. However, it's important to note that other studies have produced conflicting results. The video also highlights the different approaches of carmakers worldwide, with European and Chinese manufacturers embracing EVs while Japanese companies focus on maximizing hybrid technology. In the US and India, there is a neutral stance, but market developments favor EVs. The video concludes by mentioning the position of Tata and Mahindra, who believe that hybrids are only a temporary solution and not worthy of incentives. Overall, the video provides an overview of the ongoing discussion about the environmental sustainability of hybrid and electric vehicles.

24 Aug 2023
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Cabinet Approves ₹19,744 Crore Green Hydrogen Mission | Mint Primer | Mint

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the national green hydrogen mission, allocating ₹19,744 crores to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Of the total allocation, the government would provide incentives worth ₹17,490 crore for producing electrolyzers and green hydrogen for five years, ₹1,466 crore for pilot projects, ₹400 crore for research and development, and ₹388 crores for other mission components, government statement said, adding that the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will formulate the guidelines for implementation of the respective components of the scheme. #greenhydrogen #greenhydrogenmission #government #investment #finance #mint Subscribe Now For Latest Updates- https://tinyurl.com/lbw8nze

12 Jan 2023
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What is ESG investing? | Mint Masterclass

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is a strategy you can use to put your money to work with companies that strive to make the world a better place. What does this mean? Take the example of Lego – children’s favourite toy. They use more than 100000 MT of ABS polymer. ABS can’t be recycled because it loses sturdiness. But after 66 years of using ABS, now they are finding success with sugarcane-based plastic and recycled PET bottles. Soon they won’t be using ABS. In this video, our expert, Sridhar Ramachandran explains what is ESG investing. #esgs2022 #esginvesting #finance #mint Subscribe Now For Latest Updates- https://tinyurl.com/lbw8nze

5 Dec 2022
Opinion

Green Yoga and the art of living harmoniously with nature

This International Day of Yoga, let’s recall how this ancient practice can help us raise environmental consciousness and adopt better practices for a more sustainable world.

5 min read20 Jun 2021
Budget

Government earmarks ₹2,217 crore for tackling air pollution

While it has reduced the amount allocated to the climate change action plan by ₹10 crore and to Project Tiger by ₹50 crore, the amount for National Coastal Mission has been almost doubled from ₹103 crore in the last fiscal to ₹200 crore in 2021-22

2 min read1 Feb 2021
News

Panel of international lawyers begin work on a legal definition of 'ecocide'

A panel of international lawyers are drafting plans to criminalise the destruction of ecosystems to protect the world's biosphere

2 min read7 Dec 2020
Science

Space garbage solutions could help fix Earth’s plastic problem

Space agencies have had some success managing the growing amount of satellite waste

3 min read19 Oct 2020
News

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into sea: reports

Most of the radioactive isotopes have been removed by an extensive filtration processEnvironmental activists have expressed strong opposition to the proposals, and fishermen and farmers have voiced fear that consumers will shun seafood and produce from the region

2 min read16 Oct 2020
News

Centre has taken number of measures in 6 years to curb pollution: Environment Mi

Responding to Sisodia's allegations, Khare said the environment ministry shut down the Badarpur power plant, which directly reduced pollutionEarlier in the day, Sisodia attacked the Centre, saying all of north India would have to pay for its 'inaction on the issue of air pollution'

2 min read13 Oct 2020
News

EIA draft notification 2020: Environment takes a backseat

Many projects in the past have been declined approval after ecology experts have flagged concernsActivists have argued that this draft makes it easier for industries to escape environmental accountability

2 min read10 Aug 2020
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