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India to add 97 GW of coal by 2035 as regulators seek to steady grid amid renewables surge

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Summary India to add 97 GW of new coal capacity by 2035 for supply reliability CEA warns of "high-risk phase" in energy transition with steep ramping needs Nuclear capacity to... Read More


To make Shimla like Switzerland, we must first learn from the Swiss' careful planning and execution of mountain projects

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh, like in 2023, is once again facing the severe brunt of natural disasters this year. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, from June 20 to Septembe... Read More


Increased emissions threaten solar infrastructure in India: Study

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Summary India's solar infrastructure, especially in southern, central, and eastern regions, faces risks from increased greenhouse gas emissions. Surface solar radiation could d... Read More


World Ozone Day: Earth's protective layer on track to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, says WMO

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Summary WMO Bulletin finds ozone hole in 2024 was smaller than in recent years. Global action under Montreal Protocol has phased out 99% of ozone-depleting substances. Ozone l... Read More


Southeast Asia's $208-bn nuclear push hinges on small modular reactors: Wood Mackenzie

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Summary Southeast Asia is set to invest $208 billion in nuclear power by 2050. The focus will be on small modular reactors (SMRs) despite their high costs, according to Wood Ma... Read More


Kerala's Draft Wildlife Bill is a dangerous shortcut with far-reaching consequences

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Kerala recently unveiled a draft law, the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to fundamentally alter how conservation is practiced. The draft law's release c... Read More


Why Tanzanian start-ups need finance to fight climate change

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Summary Tanzanian start-ups are crucial in combating climate change, particularly through innovative uses of seaweed for bio-stimulants and biodegradable materials. However, th... Read More


Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world's Lesser Flamingos

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Under a scorching northern Tanzanian sun, where volcanic hills rise above dazzling salt flats, Lake Natron stretches like a mirage across alkaline waters and ochre mud. To a cas... Read More


A case study from Solan in Himachal Pradesh shows the potential of natural farming for commercial crops like capsicum

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Natural farming is steadily gaining traction in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. At present, approximately 1.65 lakh farmers across the state are practicing natural farming on... Read More


These seven questions need to be asked in the aftermath of the 2025 Punjab Floods

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Punjab is currently facing its worst flood crisis in nearly four decades. More than 1,900 villages have been submerged, around 300,000 acres of agricultural land lie under water... Read More