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Here's your weekly round up of eco news from round the globe:

1. India can achieve net zero for carbon emissions by 2065-2070 with the country's greenhouse gases peaking by 2035 and country capping coal usage in the next 10 years. When the amount of greenhouse gases emitted equals the amount of the harmful gases removed from the atmosphere by carbon absorption or sequestration or separation, Net zero is achieved. To achieve the net zero target, India needs short-term decarbonization targets, such as a planned phasing out of coal-based power generation as India has already adopted expanding renewable energy capacity to 450 GW by 2030.

2. Fossil fuel CO2 emissions have leveled back to pre-pandemic levels and are even higher 2021, according to a report by multiple agencies. Emissions peaked at 36.64 GtCO2 in 2019, followed by a significant drop of 1.98 GtCO2 (5.6%) in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The report also reiterated that rise in global sea levels has been accelerated putting coastal and low lying cities at massive risk.

3. Raw materials required for green technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles, battery storage, and other electronic equipment increases the mining process as all these technologies use metals such as copper, lithium and vanadium. It is imperative to also transition to green technology for the mining and cement industry which are at the heart of the green technology revolution.

4. At least four groves of gigantic ancient sequoias in national parks and forests have burned by California wildfires. Firefighters have placed special aluminum wrapping around the base of the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest by volume at 52,508 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters), as well as some other sequoias and buildings. The material can withstand intense heat for short periods and has been used in national parks and forests for several years throughout the West to protect sensitive structures from flames.

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Here's your weekly roundup of eco-news from round the globe:

1. If no action is taken on mitigating climate change India could be set to lose $35 trillion by 2070, that is 12.7% GDP. Though in a new study by Deloitte Economics Institute, India could position itself by tapping its potential to export decarbonatization to the world, adding $11 trillion to economic value. India could use the transition to a low-emission footing to restructure its economy towards growth in advanced industrial sectors, leveraging lower-cost clean energy export markets, as the region experiences a rapid increase in energy demand over the coming years.

2. Farmers burn their fields to make way for new crops, the resulting practice and smog produces highly toxic black carbon.This back carbon is highly damaging to humans and the planet as it causes millions premature death and has 500 to 1500 times impact on global warming compared to CO2. This also has a negative effect on soil quality as it decreases by 30% and farmers have to invest more into fertilizers and irrigation systems. UN-related initiatives to ignite a commitment among farmers to end field burning, using a combination of education, technology and assistance.

3. Only 9% plastic waste is recycled, this can be improved to 100% recycling by improved waste management, optimized recycling system and sustainable product design. One of the ways is to shift the mindset of plastic producers and consumers from I don’t care about the waste to waste to product or trash to treasure mindset, this can also lead to financial and sustainability benefits.

4. Planting trees is an important solution to combat climate change and move towards a sustainable society. There are currently almost 8 billion people on Earth. If every single person planted a tree each year for the next 20 years, that would mean roughly 160 billion new trees. It is also essential to switch to low-carbon emitting renewable resources to reduce greenhouse emissions.

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