Braving climate, thousands of devotees go on Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir
All you wanted to know about the 2023 Amarnath Yatra, including Yatra dates, Amarnath Yatra routes that are open now, trekking time, security arrangements, and climate watch.
The real problem with deep-sea mining is it won’t make money
Fears of ecosystem damage are tendentious. The issue is volatile commodity prices that will make it hard to finance projects
Carbon Capture: Exxon is buying its way into the energy transition
Carbon capture is the centerpiece of Exxon’s climate-related efforts primarily because unlike renewable energy, which competes with oil and gas, capturing carbon complements Exxon’s core business and thereby may extend its lifespan. Its $4.9 billion acquisition of Denbury Inc is also useful for the Inflation Reduction Act’s carbon capture credits, which effectively provide Exxon with extremely patient venture capital
Don’t fight floods, learn to live with them
Instead of measures such as embankments to keep rivers out of settlements, more prudent measures such desilting can be taken up to limit flood damage
The Green Pivot: China is painting its industries green with an enviable finance strategy
China needs around $21.3 trillion in debt financing to reach its net zero emissions target by 2030, which looks achievable with its current strategy
India's power system struggling to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity: IEEFA report
The seasonality of wind energy and concentration of wind power generation assets in six states leads to grid congestion in during the high seasons, the report said.
NLC India CMD says no plans for divestment as of now; focus on asset monetization
The company has also sorted out most of the land acquisition issues for expansion of its lignite mine in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, says Prasanna Kumar Motupalli. A section of the locals have been protesting against the project and in May, NLCIL had to shut five units of thermal power plant due to lignite shortage.
Shelf cloud: What is the strange and terrifying cloud seen in Haridwar?
A viral video has caught the attention of social media users, many of whom want to learn more about the meteorological occurrence known as Arcus clouds.
Climate Change: How hot is too hot for the human body?
As the Earth gets hotter, city officials have to embrace heat warning systems, public cooling centres and science-based regulations aimed at preventing heat from killing us
UN's sustainable development goals are mission impossible
The road to a hotter, sicker, poorer planet is paved with good intentions, mushy language and too many missed goals
Capitalism alone won’t save the planet
Green bonds need government support to finance fight against global warming
SECI invites bids for selection of electrolyser manufacturers for 1.5-GW capacity
Bidders will have to fulfil certain values of electrolyser performance such as specific energy consumption (SEC) and local value addition (LVA) for being eligible for the performance-linked incentive scheme.
Green Credit Programme must have robust standards and real carbon reduction targets
For the Indian Green Credit Programme to succeed, the government must first expand the scope of the programme to encourage and implement new and innovative decarbonisation strategies for the industry and hard-to-abate sectors
Climate funding — Will the UN report act as a wake-up call?
The World Investment Report 2023 is a timely reminder for all stakeholders to take urgent steps to avert environmental catastrophe
Tomato Price Hike: How A Virus In Bengaluru’s Backyard Sent Tomato Prices Soaring | Explained
Now, 1 kg of tomatoes is more expensive than even a litre of petrol but why? To find this out, first understand the tomato production in India and how from heatwave to monsoon and a Bengaluru leaf curl virus damaged the crops.
Why lightning storms are becoming deadlier in India
Lightning has emerged as a major weather hazard in the country, killing close to 2,500 people a year.
Green hydrogen can transform India’s $200 bn energy import bill into an export opportunity: Hardeep Puri
Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, said India will now have to act fast in implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission before other countries grab the market.
Protest In Tel Aviv, Israel Rises As Police Commander Quits The Force | World News
As the Israeli government introduced the judicial reforms in the country earlier, protests and hunger strike was going on amid Tel Aviv witnessed a significant number of Israelis rallying through its streets as the police commander of the city announced his resignation. The commander cited political interference from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right cabinet, accusing them of advocating for the excessive use of force against anti-government protesters.
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Govt decides not to impose green hydrogen consumption obligation
India has committed to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP (emissions relative to GDP) by 45 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level. It also aims to achieve net zero by 2070
$200 trillion is needed to stop global warming. That’s a bargain
A new report estimates that it could cost $196 trillion in investments to zero out the world’s carbon emissions by 2050, a deadline many countries have pledged to keep, to avoid society-destroying global warming. Ironically, the world’s net-zero pledges haven’t yet been followed by the hard cash, or even promises of hard cash, necessary to make them a reality.
Green Hydrogen R&D: Govt plans to cut costs, boost efficiency
Hydrogen technologies across the value chain are currently only under the development stage. Mature technologies such as electrolysers, fuel cells and carbon composite cylinders are not yet cost competitive with alternatives.
Climate Change: Shipping needs to go nuclear to reach net zero
One 2011 US study comparing conventional and nuclear-powered military vessels suggested atomic ships cost more, but only by about 19 percent. That’s more competitive than the other low-carbon fuel options out there — and, these days, possibly cheaper than the current, diesel-heavy fuel mix in conventional vessels
The Green Pivot: Credit can be a game changer, if it can be made to work
If you offer material incentives, then there will certainly be those who will seek to cut corners by claiming credit through ‘greenwashing’
France riots: Victim Nahel Merzouk's grandmother pleads to stop violence
Protests over the death of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk have rocked France. After six straight nights of unrest, Nadia, the grandmother of the boy, is calling for an end to the ongoing nationwide riots. Thousands of people took to the streets across the country calling for an end to police impunity and discrimination. But it has also ignited violence with multiple cities ablaze as looters ransacked dozens of shops and torched thousands of vehicles and even the Mayor’s house, according to the interior ministry. Watch for more.
