From The Economic Times “SynopsisIndia’s solar power surge in early 2025 led to a rare decline in fossil fuel power production, potentially setting the stage for reduced annual coal consumption. A record 32.4% jump in solar generation helped utilities meet demand while cutting natural gas output. With expectations of above-average monsoon rains boosting hydropower, furtherContinue reading “Can solar power spark a shift away from coal in India?”
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Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly
From Paul Beckwith “A new preprint paper has been released examining how global warming has accelerated significantly. The paper statistically shows to high probability that the acceleration of global warming has essentially doubled over the last decade, from 0.2 C per decade to more than double 0.43 C per decade.” Click Here to Read MoreContinue reading “Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly”
After wet May, searing heatwave, a result of how climate change modifying weather systems
From Times of India “Experts are increasingly pointing to climate change as a major driver behind the rising frequency, intensity, and changing geography of heatwaves across the country.” Click Here to Read More By Neel Kamal 13 June 2025
Almost 2 billion lives in South Asia at risk from rising snow and glacier melt: report
From South China Morning Post “The risks are aggravated by black carbon pollution, which could curb water supply from many rivers flowing through the Himalayan plains.” Click Here to Read More By Biman Mukherji 2 June 2025
India’s Cooling Challenge
From Climate Emergency Forum “In-depth discussion on the escalating climate crisis in India, focusing on the nation’s acute vulnerability and the urgent need for innovative cooling solutions. Dr. Soumitra Das, founder of the Healthy Climate Initiative, outlines how India’s population density and geographic diversity, including Himalayan glaciers and populated coastlines, compound climate risks. He highlightsContinue reading “India’s Cooling Challenge”
India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how.
From The Economic Times “SynopsisIndia, a major carbon emitter, is aggressively expanding its clean energy sector, with solar power becoming increasingly cost-effective. While coal still dominates electricity generation, renewable energy capacity is rapidly growing, driven by government policies and private investments. Challenges remain in optimizing renewable energy use and building necessary infrastructure to meet theContinue reading “India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how.”
‘Like touching climate change’: glaciers reveal records of the way the world was
From The Guardian “Glaciers, especially in non-polar regions, are very much at the forefront of global warming,” said Barbante. “They are water reservoirs for millions of people, so if the ice completely disappears there will be huge problems. We are witnessing what is happening and it must be documented so we can leave something forContinue reading “‘Like touching climate change’: glaciers reveal records of the way the world was”
India Ups Monsoon Forecast To 106%, Heavy Rains Batter West Coast | Climate Tracker
From WION “India has revised its monsoon forecast to 106% of the long-period average, indicating a wetter season ahead.” Click Here to Read More By WION 28 May 2025
Diu first district in India to meet entire power demand with solar energy
From The Economic Times “Synopsis:Diu has emerged as India’s first district to fulfill its entire power needs with solar energy, boasting an 11.88 MW capacity. Minister Pralhad Joshi lauded Diu as a national leader in renewable energy adoption, where solar power meets the daytime electricity demand. The capital investments in Diu’s renewable energy infrastructure haveContinue reading “Diu first district in India to meet entire power demand with solar energy”
Reliance to start solar module factory this year, exec says
From The Economic Times “Synopsis:Reliance Industries is set to inaugurate its solar photovoltaic module factory this year, contributing to India’s push to meet ambitious clean energy goals. With plans to eventually reach a 20 GW annual capacity, Reliance aims to become a major global player, potentially accounting for 14% of solar PV module production outsideContinue reading “Reliance to start solar module factory this year, exec says”
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