From The Hindu “Ahead of Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in November in Belém, Brazil, global headwinds have left many developed countries in the West increasingly reluctant to take on the mantle of climate leadership. India, like other countries, is expected to update climate commitments and present an adaption plan. Should India take globalContinue reading “In Focus podcast | Should India take global leadership on climate change?”
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Solar Sakhi To Impart Clean Energy Message In Villages
From The Times Of India “As part of its clean energy push, Delhi govt is stepping up efforts to promote rooftop solar panels in the city’s villages under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, leveraging the abundant roof space in rural areas to help achieve its renewable energy targets. To support this drive, TataContinue reading “Solar Sakhi To Impart Clean Energy Message In Villages”
Haryana accelerates rooftop solar push with Rs 200 crore fund and battery storage backing
From The Indian Express “Under the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon scheme, officials reported that over 6,000 villages now receive 24-hour power supply, marking a significant milestone in rural electrification. To fast-track rooftop solar adoption across the state, electricity authorities in Haryana have proposed a ₹200-crore revolving fund to provide interest-free advances and subsidies for solarContinue reading “Haryana accelerates rooftop solar push with Rs 200 crore fund and battery storage backing”
Which Countries Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
From Climate Emergency Forum – Youtube “This episode of the Climate Emergency Forum focuses on the crucial question of which countries are most vulnerable to climate change and what actions can be taken to reduce their risks. The discussion draws on multiple global indices—such as the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative, German Watch Climate RiskContinue reading “Which Countries Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change”
India Boosts Solar Push to Rival China Amid Tariffs
From WION News “India is rapidly scaling up its solar manufacturing industry to reduce dependence on China and become a global clean energy leader. Amid rising tariffs and policy pushes, the country’s solar ambitions are reaching new heights.” Click Here to Watch By WION World Business Watch 6 September 2025 Subscribe to receive email notifications whenContinue reading “India Boosts Solar Push to Rival China Amid Tariffs”
Fossil energy ‘significant’ driver of climate-fueled heatwaves: Study
From The Times Of India “An international team of scientists analysed more than 200 heatwaves around the world between 2000 and 2023 and found that climate change had made each of them more likely and more ferocious. But they also took their attribution study one step further by teasing out the role of 180 majorContinue reading “Fossil energy ‘significant’ driver of climate-fueled heatwaves: Study”
First time, India’s CO2 emissions from power sector dip in Jan-June
From The Indian Express “Breaking a long-term trend, carbon dioxide emissions from India’s electricity sector in the first half of this year have showed a marginal decline compared to the same period last year, a new analysis has revealed. This is the first time that emissions from any sector in India over half-a-year period haveContinue reading “First time, India’s CO2 emissions from power sector dip in Jan-June”
Rethinking Economics for the Climate Emergency
From Climate Emergency Forum – Youtube “This video, which is part 3 of a 4 part series of videos which features in-depth presentations and dialogue from the 2025 London Climate Week done in collaboration with The MEER Organization. This session features economist Steve Keen delivering a powerful and often scathing critique of the way mainstreamContinue reading “Rethinking Economics for the Climate Emergency”
Haryana Solar Expansion: Rooftop Adoption & Targets
From Rediff News “Haryana’s Energy Minister Anil Vij on Thursday said that the state has already installed over 2.1 GW of solar capacity and is rapidly expanding rooftop solar adoption across homes, industries, and institutions.” Click Here to Read More By Rediff Money Desk 11 September 2025 Subscribe to receive email notifications when Blue Jhasha postsContinue reading “Haryana Solar Expansion: Rooftop Adoption & Targets”
India among world’s fastest-growing EV markets; sold over 1 mn units in FY25: Kumaraswamy
From The Economic Times “Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced that India’s electric vehicle market is rapidly expanding, with over one million units sold in 2024-25. The growth is fueled by significant increases in electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales, marking a substantial shift towards clean mobility. India’s automobile industry is transitioning from internal combustion engines toContinue reading “India among world’s fastest-growing EV markets; sold over 1 mn units in FY25: Kumaraswamy”