electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles: Not-so-green path to sustainable mobility

While electric vehicles are hailed as the future of mobility, their environmental impact goes beyond emissions with doubts being raised about battery production and use of non-renewable energy. #EVs #sustainability Read more »
India has an ambitious green energy transition plan

India’s green energy transition has coal in the equation

While India's reliance on coal poses challenges, its ambitious green energy transition plan reflects a commitment to a just global climate policy. #climatechange #cop28 Read more »
Chinese economy

Chinese economy faces uncertainty amid shifting global dynamics

Chinese economy may experience further slowdown in growth as the country faces a number of headwinds such as high debt levels, and a troubled property sector. #China #economy #GDP Read more »
Global Methane Pledge by nations

Global Methane Pledge: Promises unkept, climate action in peril

The Global Methane Pledge is not enough to reduce #emissions; legally binding commitments and a transition away from #fossilfuels are crucial. #climatechange #globalwarming #cop28 Read more »
Chennai, urban planning

Chennai disaster a stark reminder of urban planning inadequacies

As Chennai reels under the devastation of Cyclone Michaung, one thing is clear - India’s urban planning needs a serious overhaul. #urbanplanning #Michaung #Chennai Read more »
COP28 president al-Jabar sparks off controversy

COP28 controversy highlights need for unbiased climate leadership

#COP28 organisers must prioritise transparency and accountability to remove mistrust created by al-Jaber's statement, and to ensure the conference's success. #climatechange #coppresident Read more »
Green hydrogen mission

Green hydrogen mission: Indian giants vie for pole position

India's private sector is charging ahead in the green hydrogen mission, with key players like Reliance, Adani, JSW, and L&T vying for a slice of the 5 MMT annual target by 2030.... Read more »
covid-19 cases in india

COVID-19 resurgence in India calls for continued vigilance

While the current #COVID-19 cases are mild, waning vaccine immunity and the emergence of new variants necessitate ongoing monitoring and preventive measures. #coronavirus #WHO Read more »
COP28 sets tone for climate action

COP28 – A crossroads in climate action amid controversy, hope

#COP28 is a critical juncture in the global response to #climatechange, with discussions around key issues like fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance shaping the future of action. #globalwarming #netzero Read more »
COP28 announcing the setting up of the Loss and Damage Fund

EXPLAINED: COP28’s Loss and Damage Fund is a step towards climate justice

The establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund at #COP28 raises crucial questions about its effectiveness in addressing the disparate impact of #climatechange. #lossanddamagefund Read more »