About 8.4 billion tonnes of carbon is estimated to have been accumulated and stored in long-lasting products from around the world made by humans, such as plastics and buildings, between 1995 and 2019, according to a study.
Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands said this 'fossil carbon' added to the 'technosphere' -- the sum of all human-made objects, both in use and discarded -- equals around 93 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions from around the world in 2019.
They added that the carbon locked up in the 'technosphere' has a huge potential to add to greenhouse gas emissions.
Increasing the lifetime of products and recycling rates are two ways to reduce the amount of fossil carbon entering waste streams, the researchers suggested.
"Over these 25 years (1995-2019), 8.4 billion tons of fossil carbon have accumulated, with approximately 0.4 billion tons added each year, with a huge potential for further contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions," 

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The Friday accident, which resulted in a massive fire, involved a truck loaded with chemicals colliding with a tanker carrying LPG and other vehicles

Jaipur Fire, Truck Fire

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Ashok Parashar Pappi exercised his franchise at the Government Primary Smart School in Ludhiana

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Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, said in a public letter that he will put forward a motion of non-confidence in the government at the next parliamentary sitting

Justin Trudeau, Canada PM

The calling for halt to rash of 'masjids built over mandirs' claims could stem from realisation that it will be impossible for BJP government to maintain order if the issue spirals out of control

Mohan Bhagwat, Mohan, RSS Sarsanghchalak

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Market crash today: The BSE Sensex tanked 4,088 points and touched the week's low at 77,973, similarly, Nifty fell 1189 points to the week's low at 23,565

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RIL hit a 52-week low of Rs 1,210.15 on the BSE has declined 24 per cent from its record high level of Rs 1,608.95 (adjusted to bonus) touched on July 8, 2024.

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Websol Energy Systems shares hit a new high of Rs 1,774.50 in intra-day today; they have rallied 40% thus far in the month of December

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a 10 per cent reduction in managerial roles, aiming to improve efficiency in response to rising AI competition and economic challenges

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Ahead of the listing, the company's shares were trading at Rs 100, reflecting a premium of Rs 22 or 28.21 per cent over the issue price of Rs 78, revealed sources tracking grey market activities

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Shares of Jindal Saw rallied up to 7.73 per cent at 333.05 per share on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday deals

steel, steel exports

Under the deal, Ambuja Cements will issue 12 equity shares of the face value of Rs 2 each for every 100 equity shares of Sanghi Industries of face value Rs 10 each

demerger, merger

Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon, and other industry bodies oppose Trai's proposal to regulate content delivery networks, warning it could affect investments and harm India's digital economy

Netflix

Honeywell Automation stock is seen testing its monthly super trend line for the first time since 2014. At present levels the stock has shed one-third of its valuation from its peak.

Honeywell

The Trump administration has earmarked clearly three areas on the basis of which it will determine trade negotiations. One clearly is to look at ways to reducing its trade deficit with some countries

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a boat accident off the Mumbai coast and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.
Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said.
At about 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement. The ferry was carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination.
"The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities," Modi was quoted as saying by his office in a post on X.
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai. The injured would be given

Modi, Narendra Modi

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya questions excess recovery claims, seeks relief from authorities

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya leaves the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain February 11, 2020. (REUTERS/File Photo)

Dhaka has been behind on payments to Adani Power since supply started in July 2023

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