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India Reaches Clean Power Capacity Target Despite Coal Reliance

Indian Politics · India

India Reaches Clean Power Capacity Target Despite Coal Reliance

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Extreme Weather Conditions Can Harm Indian Cities: World Bank Report

Climate Change · India

Extreme Weather Conditions Can Harm Indian Cities: World Bank Report

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India must invest $2.4 trillion by 2050 for climate-resilient urban infrastructure to combat extreme weather events and population growth.See the Story

Himachal CM Sukhu Meets Gadkari, Seeks Support for Reconstruction of Damaged Roads | Science-Environment

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Himachal CM Sukhu Meets Gadkari, Seeks Support for Reconstruction of Damaged Roads | Science-Environment

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The research finds that climate change-induced food price shocks can exacerbate a range of health outcomes. Weather extremes are driving a surge in food prices among foods like British potatoes, Californian vegetables, South African maize, and Indian onions. The study, led by Maximillian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, investigated 16 examples across 18 countries over a two-year period (2022-2024). The study showed that the price …Climate Change · India See the Story

Alarming climate data that shows the 'existential threat' facing cricket

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Cricket greats speak out after a new report warns that increasing temperatures are making it harder to play cricket at all levels, raising fears about the future of the sport.Shane Warne · India See the Story

India hits 50% clean power capacity, but generation still lags

Policymakers now face the task of converting capacity into consistent renewable supply India has hit a major clean energy target five years ahead of schedule with half of the nation’s total power capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, out of 484.8GW of total installed capacity, 242.8GW is now based on non-fossil fuel sources, including renewables, large hydro and nuclear. Source…India · India Read Article

Having 24/7 clean energy can save Indian grid operators ₹9,000 crore a year from 2030: Report

At the systems level, emissions will decline by 2.4%, according to the analysis In a...India · India Read Article

Greener Textiles, Shrinking Margins: What the Sustainability Push Means for India's Artisans

With CETP delays, water pollution crackdowns, and limited state support, the country’s oldest textile traditions are under strain—and the artisans behind them are paying the price In the narrow lanes of Sanganer in Rajasthan, which is known for its centuries-old tradition of block printing, lie a myriad of tiny shops filled with vibrant and colourful clothes and busy block-printing units. Behind these shops lies a larger truth – a number of peop…Delhi, India · Delhi Read Article

The U.S. Without Coal? Good Luck.

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Coal’s role as a Cornerstone Fuel goes far beyond winter crises but is a 24/7 contributor to reliable and affordable electricity all year round. And, as far as summer heat goes, this paper is being written in a heatwave (June 26), where, even after the closure of hundreds of power plants, coal-based electricity still underpins key U.S. Federal Power Markets: MISO-32%. PJM-19%, SPP-33% – Just these three Markets stretch across 43 states, Manitoba…China · China See the Story

Rising sales of electric trucks lead to dip in diesel use in China

In China, the rise in electric truck sales have led to a slump in diesel use, reported Reuters. Electric and LNG-fuelled trucks comprise a fourth of all new truck sales in the first half of the year. Diesel consumption will most likely fall by 6.3% in 2025, according to a consultancy. VinFast to expand to 27 Indian cities, signs deal with BatX Energies for battery recycling VinFast, the Vietnamese electric car manufacturer, is expanding operatio…China · China Read Article

Affidavits in SC flag 'two-fold' damage to natural forests

Affidavits filed in the Supreme Court flagged concerns over a two-fold destruction of the country’s natural forests if forest lands are used for compensatory afforestation as prescribed by the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Rules 2023, HT reported. Experts and former forest officials filed a status report after the top court on February 3 directed that the government refrain from taking steps that lead to reduction of forests “unless compensato…India · India Read Article