Topic: Net zero
Uttar Pradesh to Odisha, young Indians are on the frontline of a ‘triple planetary crisis’
Real stories of young Indians on the frontlines of the triple planetary crisis are inspiring. We need more, says UN Resident Coordinator in India.
India’s climate policies misplaced. Carbon inequality must be addressed within country too
Despite the bottom half facing the unequal impact of climate change, India’s policies continue to favour the top 10 percent.
You’re wrong if you think business, climate change don’t mix. Net zero is a realistic goal
Businesses can urge employees to take sustainable actions for climate change. But you can’t reduce what you can’t measure.
Clean energy and net-zero emissions are possible only if we act now. Here’s a roadmap
The SDG7 Global Roadmap outlines how the world can move to clean energy by 2030, to eventually reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
How much land would be needed to power a net-zero India? New study shows
Renewable energy sources like solar or wind power don’t permanently alter land and natural resources like coal mining does, writes Charles Worringham in a new study in IEEFA.
On Camera
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What Akal Takht must know about harmonium and music before banishing it from Golden Temple
In an era where India’s past and ‘purity’ are constantly being dug up and debated, the humble harmonium has become the latest victim.
World’s $300 trillion in debt. Here’s what it means for services like health, education
To meet debt payments, at least 100 countries will have to reduce spending on essential services, the IMF estimates.
Defence
2 American Super Hornets in India as Boeing looks to showcase fighters for Navy deal
Navy looking at about 26 multi-role deck-based fighters for its aircraft carrier. Visit by Super Hornets comes close on heels of similar trip by competitor Rafale M of Dassault Aviation.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.