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Nature-based solutions for cities will require stringent systems
Domestic Politics and Governance | Urbanisation | Climate Change Oct 26, 2021

Nature-based solutions for cities will require stringent systems

If India intends to meet its climate pledges, well-planned nature-based interventions need to be employed by the ULBs for a sustainable future.

Building Back Better together—Potential for an India-UK partnership for a Green Transition
International Affairs | Climate Change Oct 23, 2021

Building Back Better together—Potential for an India-UK partnership for a Green Transition

In the lead up to COP26, India and the UK can work together in catalysing a just and equitable post-pandemic recovery

Are Indian CO2 emissions development-oriented?
Climate Change Oct 22, 2021

Are Indian CO2 emissions development-oriented?

As the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, India needs to chart a development plan rooted in green initiatives to achieve the 1.5 ℃ climate target.

Ensuring security of supply in the Indian power system
Energy Oct 21, 2021

Ensuring security of supply in the Indian power system

How can supply reliability be ensured in the Indian power system?

Carbon emission reduction: Taking stock
Energy | Climate Change Oct 11, 2021

Carbon emission reduction: Taking stock

The reduction in carbon emission needs to be observed through a global perspective, as most countries have reformed the sectorial makeup of their economies and not brought major climate policy shifts.

Sharing the pain at Glasgow
Climate Change Oct 11, 2021

Sharing the pain at Glasgow

Ahead of the upcoming COP26 Summit, India needs to redefine its transition path for achieving net zero emissions, and reconsider its dependency on coal

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?
Energy | Climate Change Oct 09, 2021

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?

The new RRRD scheme introduced to improve the discom sector seems to be yet another scheme in the long list of reforms that has failed to take in account the ground reality.

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives
Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change Oct 09, 2021

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives

If China continues to undergo a major energy crunch, its green policy might be under jeopardy

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate
Energy | Climate Change Oct 09, 2021

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate

Despite substantial policy changes, the discom sector has not improved. Could this be chalked up to inefficiency or should political interventions be held accountable?

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?
Energy | Energy Access Oct 09, 2021

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?

The recent technological advancement in the energy front could translate into abundant low carbon energy supply; however, there are multiple problems associated with it that need to be addressed first.

Retail price of petrol and diesel in India: Crude calculations
Energy | Oil, Gas and Renewables Oct 09, 2021

Retail price of petrol and diesel in India: Crude calculations

As the price of crude oil continues to rise, there will be drastic repercussions if the centre increases excise taxes without sharing the revenue with the states.

Road emission control: Electrifying personal mobility in India
Climate, Food and Environment | Energy | Climate Change Oct 09, 2021

Road emission control: Electrifying personal mobility in India

India aims to decarbonise its road by pushing for EVs, but would decarbonisation of road transport through electrification without decarbonisation of power generation mean anything?

Renewing our future at Glasgow
International Affairs | Indian Economy | Energy Sep 23, 2021

Renewing our future at Glasgow

Over the foreseeable future, only massive advances in renewable technology and storage options can reverse the tide of carbon emissions from the incremental economic growth needed to lift one half of the global population trapped in low and lower middle-income status

A ‘just transition’: Is India’s green transition inclusive?
Indian Economy | Development | Energy | Sustainable Development Sep 17, 2021

A ‘just transition’: Is India’s green transition inclusive?

As the world speeds towards its goal of a “green transition”, India must look into what this entails for people, communities, and the social structure

Commission for air quality management in National Capital Region
Healthcare | Climate Change Aug 31, 2021

Commission for air quality management in National Capital Region

A look at Delhi’s long-term air pollution problem and the newly approved legislation to combat it

Why the world is starting to panic over climate
Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change Jul 23, 2021

Why the world is starting to panic over climate

The world community cannot hope to get a grip on this situation without finding a way of putting a price on carbon.

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