As countries prepare to update their climate pledges under the upcoming Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 cycle, Just Transition is emerging as an essential cross-cutting agenda to strengthen the action of mitigation, adaption, and resilience measures by various countries. The draft negotiation text of the United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme (UAE-JTWP) has underscored […]
Air pollution is plaguing the capital and smaller cities across India. But who contributes the most—vehicles, industries, wood-fired cookstoves, or stubble burning? These FAQs address common questions, using latest data. 1. What is the true scale of our pollution crisis? We are facing a subcontinental-scale problem. The thick haze in Delhi extends across the Indo-Gangetic
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Abstract of this article appeared in The Indian Express Acknowledging the true impact and sources of our pollution crisis is the first step toward meaningful action A quarter-century ago, over 200 scientists from the US, Europe, the Maldives, and India came together to study the haze over the Indian Ocean. Led by atmospheric scientist V
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Abstract of this article appeared in The Times of India Trump’s re-election is a stark wake-up call for all nations. They must increase their climate finance and mitigation targets for 2035 and beyond without relying on Washington The 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, has opened under
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Abstract of this article appeared in Financial Express These are anxious times for the climate community, watching with bated breath to see who will become the next US president. The last time Donald Trump held office, he withdrew from the Paris Agreement and stalled efforts to curb domestic emissions. But would Kamala Harris take a
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Abstract of this article appeared in Nav Bharat Times Steps for Good AQI: दिल्ली-एनसीआर की वायु गुणवत्ता सुधारी जा सकती है, बशर्ते कुछ कदम उठाए जाएं। इनमें स्वच्छ खाना पकाने के ईंधन, सर्दियों में हीटिंग के लिए स्वच्छ ईंधन, पराली जलाने को रोकने, उद्योग ऊर्जा संक्रमण, इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों का उपयोग, हरा पट्टी विकास और नगरपालिका
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Abstract of this article appeared in The Times of India We know we’re losing the battle against air pollution, yet we persist with the same corrective measures, hoping for different results. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) serves as a good example. GRAP protocols are triggered when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches “poor” category.
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Abstract of this article appeared in Financial Express Investments in ISTS grid infrastructure dedicated to RE projects have surged over the past decade, as new transmission lines and substation capacities have been developed to transfer power from RE-rich states to low-RE states. The inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charge and loss waivers for renewable energy (RE)
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Abstract of this article appeared in The Times of India With Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) rising to 235 on Wednesday, its highest level since June 19, pollution season is here again. In what’s ominous, air quality dipping to “poor” category in Sep is a first in six years. As citizens of the national capital
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Abstract of this article appeared in Financial Express The most viable path forward is to decontrol the urea sector and allow market competition, similar to other fertilisers. Urea causes three major environmental problems: nitrogen pollution, ozone layer depletion, and climate change, largely because of its overuse and inefficient use. One of the core priorities in
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