Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt..Continue
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Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India’s megacities can’t handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw
Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The..Continue
New Records, New Challenges: Is India’s Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal
This summer was all about breaking records – from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country. But is it..Continue
India’s Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora
Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only..Continue
The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh
Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the..Continue
Accelerating Clean Cooking Revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar
Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India. India has made significant progress in enhancing..Continue
Going off grid: Greening India’s power needs| ft. Dr. Debajit Palit
Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions..Continue
Get Ready for India’s Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg
India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance, sound policies and much more. To understand how India can achieve its renewable energy targets, we interviewed Vibhuti Garg, Director..Continue