Hydrogen can play a role in the power sector as a zero-carbon fuel, but it may have more value in industrial processes that need high heat, historically supplied by natural gas, coal, or oil.
Noting that India has been paying for 'reckless emissions' by the developed world, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar says the country will seek more action from European nations and US.
A new study shows that if emissions are not cut quickly, by about 2060, the Antarctic ice sheet will lead to a sea level rise that is not reversible on human timescales.
In curbing emissions, India has advantages. Most of the factories, vehicles & power plants its economy will need have yet to be built, so it can avoid locking in polluting tech.
The study analyses existing data about rainforests and climate change, and attributes natural as well as human factors to increased emissions from the rainforest.
Perth-based Transborders Energy Pty is working on proposals to ship emissions from heavy industry, and use a floating hub to inject material under the seabed.
The drive for China’s 2060 target took shape inside Tsinghua University, where climate scientists quietly spent more than a year modelling different pathways to reach net zero.
Many offices in Telangana have asked their employees to work from home because of heavy rainfall, but it has become impossible due to the internet outages.
The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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