Environment Performance Index: Yale counters India’s claim that report was based on unscientific methods
India, last on Environment Performance Index 2022, was faring poorly since 2016
Since 62% Sub-Saharan Africans have no access to power, the area is uniquely suited to renewables
Since Sub-Saharan Africa is largely off grid, it has great opportunity to skip installing fossil fuel-based power generation infrastructure and …
Why hydrogen vs battery debate doesn’t need a winner: The technology choice conundrum
Energy diversification model where both battery and hydrogen infrastructures co-exist will mean better energy security, more stable grid
Alaska SC hears young activists' lawsuit against fossil fuel policy
The state’s energy policy is violating right to a safe climate, argue 16 young climate activists
As told to Parliament (March 30, 2022): India’s coal demand to increase 63% by 2023
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Climate change to trigger mortality risks from air pollution, flooding: Researchers warn ahead of COP28
More than 6.5 million deaths a year globally are attributable to air pollution
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Why rooftop solar and storage offers a viable future for India
Energy storage represents a huge economic opportunity for India. Concerted strategies could help India meet its emission reduction targets
In a first, fly ash particles found in Antarctic ice, thousands of kilometres from potential source
The sample dated back to 1936, indicating physical markers of fossil fuel combustion have been trapped in ice layers for decades
Reform in fossil fuel subsidy is a mitigation opportunity
Money saved from the phasing out of fuel subsidies can be used for social and development programmes
What do the COP28 negotiations mean for developing countries?
Developed countries need to take accountability so developing countries can reinvent their growth strategies
COP28: ‘We’ve given you loss & damage fund, do not ask for more’ seems to be unspoken stand of developed countries
US and Saudi Arabia termed obstructionist; developed countries have plans for fossil fuel expansion till 2050
COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions
Ecuador negotiator talks about challenges to consolidate unified position on Global Goal on Adaptation; Spain minister calls for enlarging base …
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
Will Rio+20 change the way the world is growing?
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It’s been 5 years since Paris Agreement but are Nationally Determined Contributions equitable?
To cap global warming at 1.5°C or even 2°C is a tall task that needs much more effort from countries in reducing reliance on fossil …
India’s non-fossil fuel contribution peak: It’s a seasonal trend
The share of electricity sourced from non-fossil-fuels usually peaks during the summer season
Climate change can be beaten — Why some scientists are hopeful
Kofoworola Belo-Osagie talks to scientists to share the reasons that give them hope inspite of climate change
‘Fox in the henhouse’: African climate activists decry Sultan Al Jaber’s appointment as COP28 president
Oil company CEO’s appointment as COP28 president will embolden fossil fuel lobbies and derail global climate action, said experts
Scientists transform black soot into a boon for water purification
Black carbon soot is emitted from gas and diesel engines, coal-fired power plants and other processes that involve burning of fossil fuel
Europe keeping dirty fuels alive; will spend $68 billion in hidden subsidies by 2040
Spain, Poland, Belgium, Ireland and the UK are making the biggest spending for subsidising fossil fuels
The futility of CoP23
Although in its 25th year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is still struggling to find a way out of this century's …
Norway divests from coal, fossil fuel
Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s richest sovereign wealth fund, has removed 114 companies from its portfolio
Fossil fuel plans of major producers not aligned with Paris Agreement goals, warns UNEP Report
Net Zero pledges by 17 major fossil fuel-producing countries, but plans not in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C