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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
India flags glacier retreat as livelihood crisis at global conference in Tajikistan
New Delhi: The retreat of glaciers is not only a warning but an immediate reality with far-reaching implications for water security, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of billions of people, minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said on Saturday. Addressing a plenary session at a high-level international conference on Glaciers' Preservation in Tajikistan's Dushanbe, Singh highlighted the global and regional consequences of glacial retreat, and that the phenomenon is accelerating, with disproportionate impacts on mountain regions such as the Himalayas. He reiterated India's deep-rooted concern, as a country intrinsically connected to the Himalayan ecosystem, and outlined a series of ongoing initiatives aimed at glacial monitoring and climate adaptation, a statement issued by the environment ministry said. Singh highlighted that India is undertaking strategic actions under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) — a key component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) — as well as the establishment of a Centre for Cryosphere and Climate Change Studies, designed to advance research and monitoring of glaciers and glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayan Region. 'India is leveraging advanced Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to systematically monitor changes in glacier mass, extent, and dynamics. These efforts are further strengthened through coordinated research by key national institutions, including the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and the GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE),' Singh said. These initiatives are crucial to advancing scientific understanding of glacier systems and supporting data-driven policy formulation for the sustainable management of India's water resources, he added. 'India has strengthened disaster preparedness in the Himalayan region through improved early warning systems and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk mapping, coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Regional cooperation was underscored as vital for strengthening resilience, improving data-sharing frameworks, and fostering coordinated responses to the challenges facing mountain ecosystems,' Singh informed. Singh stressed India's commitment to equity and the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR–RC) in international climate action. He emphasised that while South Asia contributes minimally to global cumulative emissions, it remains highly vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Deccan Herald
Sustainable transport: Start with the roads
The union government has done well to add a mission dedicated to 'sustainable transport' to its National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC), considering the importance the transport sector has in the larger scheme of climate action. This will be the first inclusion of a new mission in the NAPCC in over a decade. Some countries including in the European Union and Africa have initiated similar programmes. The new mission would address vehicular emissions and develop green policies in the transport sector to achieve net-zero targets. The plan is being prepared with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Morth) as the nodal body. It will have various sub-sectors such as road transport, railways, ports, shipping and civil aviation. The ministry has been working extensively on the plan and the mission will present an informed roadmap for the focus on the transport sector, especially road transport, is critical to climate change mitigation programmes. Road transport is the largest contributor to pollution in India, accounting for about 12% of the country's carbon dioxide emissions. The sector will be the last to become carbon-neutral. There are international standards for net-zero targets in other sectors such as civil aviation and shipping. The international shipping and aviation sectors aim to transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. However, there is no internationally agreed-upon net-zero plan for the roads which are the most widely used component within the transport sector. Any plan to make the sector carbon-neutral has to start with road plans for reducing emissions in the transport sector will involve changes in logistics, design of roads and vehicles, laws, consumer behaviour, urban planning and various other factors. Emission standards that align with international norms will have to be set and alternative fuels and electric vehicles (EVs) will have to be promoted. The shift to the EV ecosystem involves many challenges. The EV industry is yet to become self-reliant and it will take many years to reach there. There are problems related to technology, charging infrastructure, investment, finances and marketing. The government's goal is to have EVs constitute 30% of the new private vehicle registrations by 2030. This is a major challenge, going by the present trends. A significant amount of freight also needs to be shifted from the roads to the railways if pollution from the roads is to be reduced. As the new mission takes shape, its proponents will have their work cut out to meet these objectives.
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Business Standard
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Standard
Mission LiFE may be merged into national action plan on climate change
Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and agriculture, aimed at addressing climate change Puja Das New Delhi Listen to This Article The government is considering adding Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), according to two sources. Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and agriculture, aimed at addressing climate change. The incorporation of Mission LiFE into the NAPCC aims to better quantify the needs of individuals and businesses while creating awareness, a government official said. Prime Minister Modi had pitched for Mission LiFE at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The mission was officially launched in October
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
One for the roads: Sustainable transport needs policy recalibration
This sub-sector accounts for 87-90 per cent of the emission from the transportation sector, and for about a third of urban air pollution Business Standard Editorial Comment Mumbai Listen to This Article The government's decision to add a 'sustainable transport' mission to its National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) will mark the first inclusion in the NAPCC in over a decade. The NAPCC mission for sustainable transport will encompass all the key elements of transport — from roads, railways, ports, shipping, and civil aviation. The real challenge for the government is to address the road sector. Unlike shipping and civil aviation, for which the government plans to align with international standards, there is no internationally agreed net-zero plan for the road sector. Transportation accounts for 10 per cent of the country's
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota Expands Commitment to Hydrogen Society with Fleet, Infrastructure and Next-Gen System Debut
Plans to introduce hydrogen trucks to Southern California-based Toyota North American Parts Center fleet Investments in hydrogen infrastructure to benefit trucking fleets and consumers North American debut of Toyota's more efficient, more powerful Gen 3 FC system ANAHEIM, Calif., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today reaffirmed its commitment to a Hydrogen Society at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, introducing hydrogen-related plans, investments and debuting new fuel cell technologies and products. At a keynote during the ACT Expo's Hydrogen Workshop, Toyota Group Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Jordan Choby announced plans to introduce hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric Class 8 heavy-duty trucks as part of an effort to reduce the number of diesel-powered tractor trailers servicing Toyota's North America Parts Center California (NAPCC). To support the new hydrogen trucks in the fleet, the company also announced plans for a new hydrogen fueling station to be built on the NAPCC campus, as well as plans to further invest and vertically integrate into the hydrogen ecosystem. Toyota also debuted its next-generation fuel cell technology in North America, the Toyota Gen 3 FC system. "Hydrogen as a fuel – and especially fuel cells – offer benefits that can make a positive change, and we are invested in their long-term success," Choby said. "We are investing in resources that we believe will lead to sustainable growth, both for our operations and the entire value chain in this still-evolving transportation sector." With Class 8 heavy-duty trucks powered by fuel cells moving out of their pilot phase, Toyota will begin introducing production-level FCEV trucks to its logistics fleet, running routes from the Port of Long Beach to the NAPCC in Ontario, California, and even as far south as San Diego. The shift is part of Toyota's 2050 Challenge goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from its supply chain. "Our goals, capabilities to accomplish those goals and long-term mindset have put Toyota in a position to be a leader moving the global transportation industry forward," Choby said. To bring its plans to life, Toyota is working with Air Liquide and Iwatani to strengthen fueling infrastructure. With Iwatani, there is an additional focus on commercial vehicles for a state-of-the-art station using new liquid hydrogen technology and SAE J2601/5-capable high-flow fueling systems. The high-flow system enables faster fueling than conventional hydrogen fueling stations, comparable in fueling time with diesel fuel pumps, and especially useful to fleet and commercial customers in helping improve operational uptime. Toyota and Air Liquide will work together on sourcing and delivering hydrogen molecules from Air Liquide's dedicated hydrogen mobility plant in North Las Vegas, Nevada, with a focus on supplying the NAPCC station with reliable, affordable liquid hydrogen. Toyota will also look to build relationships with other companies and organizations in the U.S. as well as those abroad. In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation is collaborating with Chiyoda on electrolysis technology, where they are combining their respective expertise in industrial products and plant engineering. Electrolyzers are devices capable of splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, the process to generate hydrogen fuel. Toyota is also looking to extract hydrogen from the methane byproducts derived from animal waste, wastewater treatment plants and landfills. "Hydrogen is another path to energy independence, security and innovation, expanding how we can move people, goods, information, energy, and society," Choby said. Finally, Choby provided an introduction of Toyota's new, next-generation Gen 3 FC system for its North American debut at ACT Expo. The presentation on the new system outlined a preliminary arrival in the U.S. in or after 2027. The Gen 3 FC system has been designed with versatility in mind, with different sizes and power outputs for commercial, heavy trucking and passenger vehicle applications. The next-gen system is expected to be 20% more efficient and 20% more powerful than the current system. For heavy truck powertrains, the Gen 3 FC is anticipated to go more than 600,000 miles (1 million kilometers) without a need for major service, a maintenance schedule on par with comparable diesel-powered trucks. "We envision a stronger hydrogen fueling infrastructure, evolved fuel cell stacks and a whole ecosystem of engaged partners and suppliers who, like us, are in it for the long haul," Choby said. The ACT Expo and Conference runs from April 28 to May 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and visitors can find Toyota during the Expo period from April 28 to April 30 at booth #4237. For more information, visit Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options. For more information about Toyota, visit About Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) is the lead office in North America for the development, engineering, commercialization and business operations of Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Based in Gardena, California, H2HQ works collaboratively with Toyota's R&D offices in Michigan and Texas, as well as business units in Japan and internationally, to create zero-emissions fuel cell technologies that enable energy independence, innovation and the movement of people, goods, energy and information. Aaron Jacob View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Toyota Motor North America Sign in to access your portfolio
