UN conference to advance action on zero emission vehicles
The UN Sustainable Transport Conference began in Beijing on Thursday with the government leaders, industry experts and civil society groups charting a sustainable pathway forward.
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IEA chief Fatih Birol backs India on coal use
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China should phase out coal plants to reach 2060 target
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NITI Aayog and Netherlands partners for ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’
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UN Chief urges India to lead global push for clean energy
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UNEP and ReNew Power team up to increase access to clean energy in India
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