Global Briefing: Study shows Indian power sector emissions fell during first half of 2025

James Murray
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Global Briefing: Study shows Indian power sector emissions fell during first half of 2025

India's power sector emissions fall for only second time in 50 years, China ramps up battery investment, and Europe's extreme weather costs rise

India's carbon emissions from its power sector fell by one per cent year-on-year during the first half of 2025 and have now fallen 0.2 per cent over the past 12 months, delivering only the second reduction...

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