Minerals Security Partnership: India joins the critical minerals club. Here’s why this is important

India’s inclusion in the partnership will help its transition to clean energy & pave way for other countries to be part of the critical …

Rich land, poor people: What will be the future of generations growing up in Jharkhand’s coal belt

If the coal-dependent communities are not connected to employment opportunities, this illegal parallel economy may grow even larger

Can ALMM mandate bolster India’s renewable energy sector

Amendments in ALMM have led to a superficial rise in solar module costs due to gaps in the demand-supply of products, according to some stakeholders

Green hydrogen could be a game changer by displacing fossil fuels — we just need the price to come down

The cost of electrolysers has roughly halved over the past five years. This trend is expected to continue

It is imperative to improve water efficiency in India’s coal-fired thermal power plants

Massive water withdrawal will not only have repercussions on the watersheds across India but will ultimately interrupt the functioning of …

MNRE launches scheme to incentivise production of green hydrogen

Rs 17,490 crore has been set aside for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, to bolster domestic …

Africa’s energy poverty: Dwindling forests, high power costs worsening energy security in Sierra Leone

Russia-Ukraine conflict driving up electricity rates; huge renewable potential needs investment

Ukraine, high food and energy prices, debt: Global FDI fell 12% in 2022 due to multiple crises

Although investments in renewables have nearly tripled since 2015, most of the money has gone to developed countries, the report noted

Bihar’s much-hyped solar street light scheme way behind target, government data shows

People in more than 80 per cent of the villages are awaiting installation of solar street lights

India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment

The trend in distributed PV deployment in upcoming quarters is expected to provide a clear picture of whether India has transitioned from the …

COP28: ‘We’ve given you loss & damage fund, do not ask for more’ seems to be unspoken stand of developed countries

US and Saudi Arabia termed obstructionist; developed countries have plans for fossil fuel expansion till 2050

Analysis: What does the new Supreme Court judgment mean for climate action in India?

Supreme Court says right to be free from adverse effects of climate change part of fundamental rights to life and equality

Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments

Adverse impacts of climate change infringe upon right to life, equality and clean environment, the bench notes

Energy scramble for Africa: Fossil fuel extraction is rising but there’s little progress in renewables

The continent’s share accounted for only 2% of global RE investment in last 2 decades, activists highlight at COP28 side event

Battery electric vehicles might beat hydrogen fuel in a cost-benefit analysis, at least for now

Currently in India, battery electric vehicles are more viable than green hydrogen & biofuels. But that may change as technologies are scaled up

Green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt & soak up carbon dioxide

Economic sectors that produce large volumes of emissions, such as concrete and steel making, are difficult to decarbonise and will take longer

Africa’s energy poverty: How energy crisis is gripping Malawi

Country still dependent on unclean fuel like firewood, charcoal that is estimated to cause 13,000 deaths a year

As told to Parliament (December 14, 2023): Over 500,000 tonnes of e-waste collected and processed in 2021-22

All that was discussed in the House through the day

COP28 diary (December 4): Developing countries reject GGA draft, vote of support for rechanneling Special Drawing Rights

New Global Stocktake text to be published December 5, World Bank announces 5 new initiatives

24x7 makeshift clinics, testing food, water at gatherings: How Karnataka is trying prevent cholera outbreak amid rising heat

State reported 33 cases of cholera this year, most in April; health department to conduct awareness campaigns, ensure supply of medicines, clean water

Futile deadlines: Afforestation drive in 5 states along Ganga is over with just 22% of target being met

Experts have questioned as to whether the Ganga catchment area is really available for afforestation

Senegal signs Just Energy Transition Partnership deal after South Africa, Indonesia & Vietnam

The deal will mobilise 2.5 billion euros for Senegal & will help increase the share of renewable energy installed capacity to 40% 

India reduced emissions intensity 33% in 2005-2019, shows new submission to UN

Current clean power capacity of 41% but 73% power generation in 2022-23 from coal  

By 2050 Coal India Limited may have to lay off 73,800 jobs: Global Energy Monitor

China, India, Poland and South Africa may see most layoffs; Addition of jobs in the renewable energy industry may work in India’s favour

Net Zero 2050: Swiss vote for clean energies over fossil fuels

Proposal to cut carbon dioxide emissions, accelerate renewables receives almost 60% votes