renewable energy, solar energy,

Unplanned renewable energy drive threatens food security, biodiversity

A TNC study of land use patterns by renewable energy projects found that more than 85% of the country’s solar projects are built on land that could create potential biodiversity and food... Read more »
BMW announces hydrogen fuel cell cars

Hydrogen fuel cell cars: BMW takes a leap of faith

German giant BMW has committed to make millions of hydrogen fuel cell cars every year under its deal with Japan's Toyota. Read more »
china, zero covid policy, chinese economy in big trouble

Explained: Can Chinese economy weather the current crisis

With its huge domestic market and manufacturing prowess, the Chinese economy can avert a Japan-style stagnation. Read more »
talc powder cancer

Talc powder decision: Lawsuits may have forced J&J hand

There are 38,000 pending lawsuits by survivors claiming that J&J’s talc powder products caused cancer due to asbestos contamination. Read more »
threat of climate endgame

Climate endgame: Governments must prepare for worst-case scenarios

While there is little chance of a climate endgame involving human extinction or global societal collapse, facing the future without an understanding of the worst-case scenarios would be foolish. Read more »
Human development index

Census 2021: The data shadow over India

Delayed Census 2021 and increasingly fuzzy data blur visibility for researchers and policy makers. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Confusion prevails over the state of Indian economy

Confusing macroeconomic signals emanating from Indian economy continue to trouble policy makers. Read more »
global methane emissions grossly underestimated

Shooting in the dark: Methane emissions data gap threatens climate action

Many countries are underestimating their methane emissions, complicating climate change mitigation efforts. Read more »
The Inflation Reduction Act 2022

Explained: America’s Inflation Reduction Act 2022 is more about environment

The Inflation Reduction Act 2022 may not have an immediate impact on surging prices, but its focus on clean energy will have a long-term influence on inflation. Read more »
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RBI digital lending norms silent on lending scamsters

The digital lending guidelines announced by RBI will protect borrowers by ending malpractices prevalent in the digital lending ecosystem. Read more »