India doubles coal tax to promote renewables
Budget outlines commitment to reducing emissions, although critics warn it ignores climate change adaptation
India is set to double tax on coal production and use the revenues to promote clean energy and electric vehicles. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made the announcement in his budget speech, indicating...
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