This article appeared in OrrisaPost On September 2, 2025, Bhubaneswar became the first Indian city to release an Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP) to comprehensively tackle two growing crises—rising heat stress and the explosion in air conditioning demand. Heat stress is not new to India. Over the past two decades, the country has […]

This article appeared in The Economic Times Today, the region stands as a stark paradox: rich in coal and industrial infrastructure, yet choking on resources that once made it prosperous. The air is thick with pollution, rivers flow contaminated and the economic model that once promised eternal employment is now creating a landscape of uncertainty.

This article appeared in Financial Express Scientific modelling, innovative planning, & forward-looking policy can help cities beat heat stress. Bhubaneswar has become the first Indian city to launch an Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP). On September 2, Bhubaneswar became the first Indian city to release an Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP)

This article appeared in Civil Society The Delhi government has taken a U-turn from its initiative to deny fuel and impound diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, largely due to public backlash. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which had given this direction, has now decided to

This article appeared in The Times of India Public outrage has muted Delhi’s drive to push out old cars. Bigger problem is that clean air policies are fashioned without scientific insight or robust data. Some actually hurt the environment Public backlash has forced Delhi govt to walk back from its initiative to impound ‘end of

This article appeared in The Assam Tribune Today, Assam sources more than 70% of its electricity from coal and gas. Just 9% comes from renewable sources. Assam is at a pivotal moment in its energy story. With electricity demand expected to double over the next decade, the State faces the dual challenge of meeting growing

This article appeared in Financial Express Plastic pollution needs industrial transformation, not just environmental regulations. On World Environment Day this year, hundreds — if not thousands — of events were organised across India to address plastic pollution, echoing the day’s official theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution”. A quick scan of social media reveals that the primary

This article appeared in The Indian Express AC temperature cap, while not a game-changer, opens the door to much-needed conversations on an urgent developmental need The Indian government is reportedly contemplating to limit air conditioner (AC) temperature settings between 20°C and 28°C. This seem like a minor technical move, but it marks an important symbolic