Parliamentary Insights: Tackling Air Pollution in India
Air pollution is a critical challenge in India, affecting public health, the environment and economic productivity.
Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: A Lingering Crisis of Waste and Governance
Recent plans to incinerate this waste at Pithampur, around 250 kilometres from Bhopal, have met with significant opposition, reigniting debates over accountability, environmental justice, and public trust.
Cities: 21 Century Gas Chambers ??
According to the press release by UNICEF, Air pollution was reported responsible for around 80 lakh deaths globally in 2021.
Powering India’s Net Zero Goals with Renewable Energy
Three years ago at the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow, India declared a Net Zero emissions pathway goal by 2070.
Reaching this objective will require phasing down coal-based power generation and increasing reliance on renewable, non-fossil energy sources by more than 20 percent above the present level.
With growing cooling loads exacerbated by climate change-led urban heating, renewable energy supply will be imperative to meet peak electricity demand. This means solar and wind energy have to be backed up by energy storage options such as battery-operated energy systems to supply power.
Accelerating India’s Path to Net Zero with Renewable Energy
Power distribution companies need a least cost-based procurement strategy and a people-centric energy transition to achieve net zero.
Mapping Ministry of Earth Sciences: Schemes and Initiatives- Part 2
In the last 10 years, India has significantly advanced its Earth System Science capabilities, creating state-of-the-art observation, data modeling, and forecasting systems across oceanic, coastal, and atmospheric domains.
PM-Surya Ghar (2024): Muft Bijli Yojana- A Revolutionary Step towards Energy Equity in India
The "PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the plan of the Government to provide free electricity of maximum 300 units to each of the households with the help of rooftop solar power systems.