Can The World Actually Quit Coal?
Globally, there is a lot of frustration that the world isn’t making progress on climate change fast enough. The world...
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Using Fallen Pine Needles Could Help India Cut Carbon Emissions
A new study by IIT Delhi has found that biochar made from fallen pine needles could replace 4.7 million tonnes...
Here’s Why Energy Markets Fluctuate During An International Crisis
Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of...
Running On Sunshine, Running Out Of Water
Solar irrigation is helping Indian farmers overcome high diesel costs and unreliable power but may worsen groundwater depletion in dry...
What Exactly Are ‘Green’ Jobs?
Green jobs go beyond renewables, covering grassroots and corporate roles alike. India’s green job potential is high, but access and...
Rethinking Master Plans For Our Growing Cities
India’s share of the urban population has more than doubled over six decades, with some estimates highlighting that India’s urban...
How Delhi Can Meet Its Energy Needs Amid A Sizzling Summer
The story of urban heat is a story of pleasure and pain. Entering the cool confines of an air-conditioned room...
Cutting Forests For Solar Energy ‘Misses The Plot’ On Climate Action
In many places, solar power projects are being sited on natural forestlands, even in America’s greenest state, Vermont. This ignores...
India’s Mid-Term Mitigation Action Plan Needs Ambitious Targets
A recent working paper advocates for India to set more ambitious mid-term emissions reduction targets by 2035, aligning with global...
MDBs Must Prioritize Clean & Community-Led Energy Projects
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), governments, and corporations across 160 countries consider or approve more than one investment per day in...
The Nuclear Debate Powers Ahead
Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies. As the...
4 Ways AI Could Help Us Respond To Climate Change
Advanced AI systems are coming under increasing critcism for how much energy they use. But it’s important to remember that AI could...
Stitching Sustainability Amid Challenges From Climate Change
Surat’s textile industry is improving its manufacturing processes with efficient use of coal, electricity and water and by adopting renewable...
Has Solar Energy Been Deployed To The Point Of No Return?
Solar energy may see widespread adoption even without additional policies supporting renewable energy, says a recent study. India and China...
India’s Emissions Will Rebound Post-2030: IMF
India’s current policies may help achieve 2030 emission targets, but there may be a rebound in greenhouse gas emissions post-2030,...
The Path To Net-Zero Emissions Runs Through Industry
As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, an enormous challenge looms...
Climate Damage: Who Pays And How?
COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities...
Renewable Energy: Rooftop Solar In Bihar
An inverter bulb, capable of providing light for up to three to four hours during a power outage, stands out...
Challenges Of India’s First Geothermal Plant
In the Puga Valley, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, the state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is building...
Will Gaza Jeopardise India’s Energy Resilience?
India’s renewable energy transition has been commendable, but the nation still relies heavily on fossil fuels. It is the world’s...
Investments In Renewables Need To Triple To Meet Demand
India’s energy demands will exceed that of every country in the next three decades. Its emissions are also projected to...
Energy Transition In India Requires A Delicate Balancing Act
There are less than 40 days to go until the Conference of Parties (COP28). This also marks the halfway point...
Energy Justice Is Key To Global Net Zero Action
Achieving net zero emissions requires compromise but energy justice for all needs to be at the heart of any decision....
India’s Clean Energy Goals May Widen Regional Disparities
India’s renewable energy targets could exacerbate regional disparities, with states rich in solar and wind resources benefiting more than those...
Facing Challenges Of Funding Thermal Power Plant Closure: Report
A new report by a think tank says India needs to prepare for the costs involved with the large-scale decommissioning...
