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NZ Herald
41 minutes ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Listen to The Country online: Christopher Luxon on coalition friction
Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen. Listen to The Country online: Christopher Luxon on coalition friction Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who reckons there aren't any cracks in his coalition government. On with the show: Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister says he won't hang the Tasman/Nelson region out to dry after the devastating flooding. He also denies that cracks are appearing in the coalition and is adamant we should not be pulling out of the Paris Agreement.
News18
14 hours ago
- Business
- News18
India Meets 50% Clean Power Goal 5 Years Early, Boosts Green Transformation
Last Updated: India hits 50% non-fossil power capacity in 2025, five years ahead of target; Pralhad Joshi credits PM Modi's leadership. India has crossed a key green energy milestone by achieving 50 percent installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources and that too five years ahead of its 2030 target. The development signals a major step forward in the country's push towards sustainable growth and energy security. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced the achievement on Tuesday, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India's accelerating green transformation. 'In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way," Joshi posted on X, calling the early target achievement a proud moment for every Indian. According to Joshi, India's total installed power capacity now stands at 484.8 GW, with 242.8 GW — or 50 percent — coming from non-fossil fuel sources. The original goal, set under India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), was to reach this mark by 2030. In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's leadership continues to drive Bharat's green transformation — paving… — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 14, 2025 With the target met in 2025, Joshi said India is on course to strengthen its position as a global leader in climate action and clean energy transition. India's next big goals include reaching 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and making clean energy a backbone of economic growth. The 50 percent target was originally part of India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which also commit to reducing emissions intensity by 45 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2070. Achieving this target in 2025 strengthens India's position as a key voice in global climate discussions which is a role it has been pushing for as part of its leadership in the Global South. Government initiatives like the National Solar Mission, green hydrogen projects and incentives for solar manufacturing have drawn significant investment and while international partnerships such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have bolstered India's global standing. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India reaches 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ahead of target
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy stated in a latest update that India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sourcesfive years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. This significant milestone underscores the countrys steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has noted that in a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way. Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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First Post
16 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
India sets clean energy record, achieves Paris Agreement target 5 years before deadline
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said that 242.8GW gigawatts out of India's total installed power capacity of 484.8 gigawatts came from non-fossil fuels read more India officially draws 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching a landmark in its clean energy goals, the central government said on Tuesday. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said in a press release that the feat was achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. The ministry said that 242.8GW gigawatts out of India's total installed power capacity of 484.8 gigawatts came from non-fossil fuels. The Energy Institute's Statistical Review of World Energy has said that India produced 2,030 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024 and out of this, 240.5 TWh was drawn from renewable sources of energy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'India is showing the way' 'In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way. Achieving 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership continues to drive Bharat's green transformation — paving the path towards a self-reliant and sustainable future,' Union Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said. In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way. Achieving 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target is a proud moment for every Indian. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's leadership continues to drive Bharat's green transformation — paving… — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 14, 2025 How was this achieved? India's clean energy ambitions were accelerated by schemes like PM-KUSUM, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, solar park development, and the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, all of which have played a key role in the achievement. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has provided solar-powered pumps to hundreds of thousands of farmers, helping promote sustainable and energy-secure agriculture. Meanwhile, the PM Surya Ghar scheme, launched in 2024, paved the way for rooftop solar panel installations. It aims to bring solar power to one crore households, encouraging decentralised energy generation and enabling citizens to become active participants in the clean energy economy.
LeMonde
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
In photos: Paris's Bastille Day fireworks and pyrotecnics show
The capital's sky lit up. Following a parade organized as a "real military operation" on the Champs-Elysées, fireworks were shot above the Eiffel Tower on Monday, July 14, starting at 11 pm. The multi-act show paid tribute to the Seine, the 10 th anniversary of the Paris Agreement for climate, and Brazil. The pyrotechnic spectacle was enhanced by over 1,000 drones that danced around the Champ-de-Mars and Trocadéro, launched from more than 120 locations, including 80 on the Eiffel Tower itself. A major classical music concert preceded the show on the Champ-de-Mars, where nearly 60,000 people were expected. Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" also resonated through the night, performed by cellist Gautier Capuçon and pianist Jérôme Ducros, as a tribute to Céline Dion's performance perched atop the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games.
