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Innovations coming out of India beneficial for all
Norwegian ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund speaks in an interview about deepening science cooperation, the impact of the pandemic and India’s Arctic policy
India’s energy transition to play key role in global climate action
How India meets its ever increasing power demands through clean energy sources will largely determine international efforts to tackle climate change
Clear impact of climate change in Himalayan disaster
As the world warms and glaciers retreat faster, there is need to brace for more disasters and minimise impacts by reviewing ill-planned dams and roads in the Himalayas
Water levels in Himalayan river basins drop as world warms
Rising temperatures are changing the water cycle, with less water is being replenished in river basins in the Himalayas, which has serious implications for water security in India
India’s air dirtiest, but clean-up budget slashed
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cut federal allocations to tackle urban air pollution by half, even as India’s cities remain among the most polluted globally
Efficient energy access key to controlling emissions in India
India must stop treating electricity as a right as it undermines the aim of universal access to reliable power and leads to inefficient use and higher emissions
India becomes a partner of International Energy Agency
India’s agreement with the International Energy Agency is expected to further the cause of clean energy transition and allow freer flow of knowledge and innovation
Can India compete with China in solar module production?
India can hold its own against China in solar module production with the right government support that would help build a better ecosystem for solar product manufacturing
Climate crisis lies at the heart of farmer protests in India
Protests by Indian farmers against three new farm laws have deep roots in income insecurity driven by changing rainfall patterns and incentives promoting overuse of water
US return to Paris pact raises hopes for global climate action
The United States under President Joe Biden has re-entered the Paris climate agreement, providing a renewed impetus to act on the world’s deepening climate crisis