Green finance is the new buzzword everywhere. Governments across the countries announce ambitious climate targets. Corporates publish glossy sustainability reports to create awareness. Investors sign pledges to support the clean transition organizations. However, promises are...
In recent weeks Europe sweltered under intense heatwaves, while southern South America had record low temperatures. How far is global warming driving these events? In late June and early July, a heatwave swept through Europe bringing with...
The world is running out of time to rein in human-driven climate change, with top UN scientists warning that key indicators are now in uncharted territory. The world is on course to crash through a dangerous...
Growth in hybrid seeds is essential for a resilient and sustainable growth in the agriculture sector. However, in India the use of good quality seeds is way below optimal level. To scale up the usage...
India, as the world’s third-largest energy consumer, has traditionally depended on oil imports to meet its growing energy demands. This reliance not only poses challenges to energy security but also leads to a substantial outflow...
Norway set a goal for all new cars sold to be electric by 2025, a decade ahead of the European Union. Subsidies and incentives have helped the Nordic country almost realize its goal, so what...
The joint venture between Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and NTPC Green, ONGC NTPC Green Pvt Ltd (ONGPL), is set to acquire Ayana Renewable Power for $700-750 million. This acquisition represents a major move...
Every year when winter arrives, India’s capital region, Delhi is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed to clear the air....
The green skills gap represents a critical challenge in the pursuit of global climate goals, with estimates indicating a potential shortfall of up to 7 million workers by 2030, particularly in key sectors such as...
As the global energy landscape undergoes a transformative shift, renewable energy emerges as a critical component in securing a sustainable and resilient future for India. By diversifying its energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil...
The landslide in southern Kerala state is the latest in a string of environmental disasters, prompting questions over whether India needs to take climate change more seriously. Prasanna Kumar, a survivor of the deadly landslides that...
Readers beware: Digital books save forests but also create toxic e-waste. Paper, meanwhile, is a renewable resource, though billions of hard copy books produce a high carbon footprint Readers of paper books, e-books and audiobooks...
