India faces pressure to lower energy use in global pact
Beijing pact between the United States and China raises pressure on India to boost energy efficiency and expand renewables. Experts say the deal acknowledges different duties for developing economies and could ease climate talks while raising expectations for India to commit firmly to emissions targets.
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New Delhi
Jairam Ramesh
Environment Ministry
China
United States
Beijing
Barack Obama
Prodipto Ghosh
Energy Research Institute
Narendra Modi
Gujarat
Paris
U.s.china
U.S
Nitin Desai
Advisory Council
European Union
Philae lands on comet beam lights two drill maneuvers
The Philae lander drilled into comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko and rotated toward sunlight after bouncing and settling near a cliff. Despite power limits, ESA scientists reported success in the maneuvers as Rosetta continues to study the ancient rock.
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Philae Lander
European Space Agency
Earth
Philae
Stephan Alamec
Rosetta
Andrea Accomazzo
EPA's Water Rule Faces Senate and House Clash
The Waters of the United States proposal to define protected waterways drew Republican opposition and Kentucky farm lobbying. After a record 250000 comments, the rule heads for finalization next year, with potential veto battles if Congress derails it. Kentucky’s McConnell and Paul back bills to block finalization, signaling a bipartisan political showdown over EPA power and farm activity.
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Oklahoma
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Judy Lyons
The
Sierra Club
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Louisville
Agency
Agriculture
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