Developed nations' L&D funding proposals threaten progress at COP28, Global South experts warn
Experts from the Global South have raised concerns that efforts by developed countries to restrict eligibility criteria for receiving loss and damage funding and broaden the contributor base could potentially impede progress in negotiations on this crucial issue at COP28.
Delhi pollution: Kejriwal to unveil winter action plan, may adopt cloud seeding
Delhi government has identified 13 hotspots including Anand Vihar, Mundka, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri, R K Puram, Rohini and Punjabi Bagh for control of pollution from hotspots
It’s all about money, honey! Why ESG investing is still an exotic concept in India
There appears to be willingness among investors to back their ESG talk with money, but industry needs to spruce up its act and be fit to receive these funds
India's first offshore wind projects to come up across Tamil Nadu coast
The government has made the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) the nodal agency for offshore wind projects
Fossil fuel demand must fall by a quarter by 2030 to limit global warming, says IEA
Governments need to step up clean energy supply to avoid shortages and price jumps, agency warns
Govt forms expert panel to look into delays in hydropower projects
As of March 31, 2023, India had an installed hydroelectric power capacity of 42,104.55 MW, which is 29 percent of the total reassessed potential capacity of 1,45,320 MW
The clean energy revolution is moving too slowly
The power sector is making progress toward net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050, but a more concerted effort is needed
MC Explains: India’s guidelines on cyber security in the power sector
The latest version of the Grid Code mandates regular cybersecurity audits by all users. This is yet another step by agencies such as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to help prevent cyberattacks in the power sector.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people
The drought is forecast to last longer and be more intense because of El Niño climate phenomenon, which inhibits the formation of rain clouds, the civil defence authority said.
All you need to know about India's first hydrogen fuel cell buses
Green hydrogen is a sustainable alternative and does not emit polluting gases, making it a game changer vis-à-vis addressing environmental concerns
Govt anticipates peak power demand to hit 256.5 GW in 2024
Contrary to projections in the previous years, when peak demand was anticipated around June or July, in 2024-25, the CEA has projected the demand to hit 256.53 GW in September. This is in line with this year's peak demand which for the first time hit a record 240 GW on September 1.
Climate Change: Reusable cups may be creating a new waste problem
While the advantages of switching to reusable cups are genuine, they can also be surprisingly slight, and dependent upon aspects of usage that few of us think much about. A reusable cup cleaned in the sink every day for a month and then stuck at the back of the cupboard once Halloween passes may end up having a higher climate impact than the 30 paperboard cups you’d use instead
AI, robots and satellite sensors are helping in the fight against wildfires
This year has been a challenging one for Phil Schneider, who hasn’t seen wildfire behavior like this in his 47-year firefighting career.
With fossil fuels, ‘peak demand’ isn’t what it sounds like
The day when the world’s consumption of fossil fuels reaches its maximum level is nearer than ever, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves
India would require $15 trillion to achieve net-zero by 2070: FICCI-Deloitte report
India faces challenges related to the availability of resource-rich sites and land for deploying more than 2,000 GW of grid-scale renewable energy and an additional 1,000 GW for green hydrogen, raising concerns about land acquisition, the report said.
Larry Summers makes a fair point, but misses two crucial ones
Summers errs in his approach to climate change and underdevelopment on two counts, at least. He fails to recognise the centrality of carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere in combating climate change, and he ignores the challenge to development posed by coordinated policy rate increases in the developed world
Climate: Australia hoped to dodge wildfires. El Niño has other plans
In Australia, the 1983, 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2015 fire seasons, some of the most damaging in the country’s history, all occurred during El Niño. With Australia being one of the largest fossil fuel exporters, it cannot really call itself a victim, and is a significant contributor to global warming
India unlikely to touch 240 GW power demand again in 2023
Unusual weather conditions have extended the hot months into August-September, causing a strain on the power generating resources of the country. The government has made policy adjustments to meet the shortfall in supply.
Energy: Timing your power usage better could help save the planet
Excess energy generation is increasingly becoming a problem. Households should be encouraged to run appliances and charge batteries when demand from the grid is low and switch off when net demand surges. This ought to be relatively straightforward in a world of smart meters and phone apps. But regulation and retail pricing are lagging even as consumers are building a new energy world
Why are power producers looking beyond turnkey contracts for new projects
As power projects have become more and more intricate along with their ever-increasing cost overruns, both IPPs and contractors have become increasingly cautious about committing to lumpsum turnkey EPC contracts. IPPs are now exploring alternative strategies to retain contractor involvement while ensuring the economic viability of their most substantial projects
Sikkim banks on green hydrogen for future urbanisation
Working with South Korean experts for technology transfer and feasibility studies allows Sikkim to create workable prototypes for Indian hill cities and for sustainable development
Hydrogen Boom: After the centre, states begin to roll out green hydrogen policies
A number of states are following the central government in offering incentives on the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Moneycontrol looks at some of these state government incentives, which will be available along with what the centre offers.
Farming can work so much better for the planet
Food production contributes about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer choices, tech and policy will decide whether that remains the case
Elusive global consensus on regulations leaves the crypto industry in a lurch
Cryptocurrencies transcend borders, necessitating international cooperation to address the complexities and risks tied to this digital asset class. A unified global approach can ensure fairness, minimise regulatory loopholes, and uphold financial stability
