India banks on renewables to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Pacific Asia • Nov 22, 2024, 1:40 PM
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At the COP29 summit draws to a close, this report takes us to a renewable energy farm in India, partly owned by billionaire Gautam Adani. He has just been charged in the US for allegedly bribing Indian authorities over contracts for solar plants in the south of the country. As one of the largest producers of greenhouse gases, India is at a critical juncture in its battle against climate change.
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India banks on renewables to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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