Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Extreme weather drove 20% of growth in natural gas & electricity demand in 2024: IEA Report

New Delhi, March 25 -- Extreme weather events, particularly high temperature, significantly impacted energy demand, driving 20 per cent of the growth in both natural gas and electricity demand, and co... Read More


Newly built dams in low-income countries failing increasingly: Study

New Delhi, March 25 -- A study published in Nature Water estimated that 23 large 'dam failures' could occur worldwide by 2035. With 4.4 per cent of large dams facing a failure probability above 1/10,0... Read More


What makes the human brain unique? We compared it with monkeys and apes to find out

New Delhi, March 25 -- Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to understand what makes our brain different to our clos... Read More


Delhi EV Policy 2.0: It's bold, but not yet beautiful

New Delhi, March 25 -- The much awaited Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 is here. The Delhi government has proposed a set of mandates in the policy that are not only bold, they have the power to brin... Read More


How our perception of waste shapes our reality

New Delhi, March 25 -- Recently, a leaflet was delivered to my home from Nuclear Waste Services, the company that is overseeing the final disposal of some of the most dangerous waste that exists. It r... Read More


Industrial circularity can slash emissions, create jobs in Africa: CSE suggests steps for wide-scale adoption

New Delhi, March 25 -- Africa's industries generate millions of tonnes of waste every year and is responsible for 30-40 per cent of the continent's greenhouse gas emissions. The volume of emissions is... Read More


Cutting soot pollution could slash emissions by 80% by 2030: ICIMOD

New Delhi, March 24 -- Black carbon, a short-lived but highly potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half of global warming to date, a new report has found. Scientists have warned that cu... Read More


Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it and others will keep coming back

New Delhi, March 24 -- In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation triggered a fervid series of observations of the obje... Read More


Solar power in cold desert: Ladakh's abundant sun can be harnessed for renewable electricity generation and heating

New Delhi, March 24 -- Ladakh's solar potential provides an opportunity for renewable heating, especially for buildings with spaces that do not have access to the southern sun. An example is the Indo-... Read More


Success of National Green Hydrogen Mission relies on a blend of innovation, investment and policy reforms

New Delhi, March 24 -- Green hydrogen is a promising sector across the world. It carries immense potential to reduce emissions and help combat climate change. With India pledging to become a net-zero ... Read More