India’s ancient rhythm in an age of extreme weather A Monsoon Out of Step The Himalayas have provided the latest and most unsettling images of India’s monsoon. In Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, intense rain has triggered landslides, flash floods and the collapse of roads and bridges. Mountain slopes have given way, sometimes carrying away everythingContinue reading “When the Monsoon Changed”
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E20: A Debate That Needs Science And Economics More Than Rhetoric
When a fuel blend becomes the subject of political campaigns and even gives birth to a political outfit, it is evident that the debate has travelled well beyond chemistry. India’s transition to E20 petrol—20 per cent ethanol blended with 80 per cent petrol—has generated sharply divided opinions. Supporters see it as a milestone in energyContinue reading “E20: A Debate That Needs Science And Economics More Than Rhetoric”
Beyond the Hydrogen Train
A Journey Towards a New Energy Era A train moved quietly across the plains of Haryana. Unlike the locomotives that have powered India’s railways for generations, it left behind neither smoke nor the smell of diesel. Its only visible emission was a plume of water vapour. To many, it was simply another railway trial. YetContinue reading “Beyond the Hydrogen Train”
COP30: From a ‘COP of Truth’ to a ‘Theatre of Delay’ ,
India and the Search for a Fair Climate Path COP30 has concluded, but the conversations it provoked continue to echo through diplomatic channels, civil society networks, and editorial pages. When the conference opened in Belém, Brazil, it was hailed—almost with hope and relief—as the “COP of Truth.” By the time it ended, the disappointment for many, insideContinue reading “COP30: From a ‘COP of Truth’ to a ‘Theatre of Delay’ ,”
Carbon Trading Post Baku: Part III
The Baku Agreement on Carbon Trading: Implications and Opportunities for India India has long stood at the forefront of global environmental initiatives, navigating a complex balance between developmental aspirations and international climate commitments. The recent Baku Agreement, which aims to operationalize Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, marks a pivotal moment for India, presenting significantContinue reading “Carbon Trading Post Baku: Part III”
Carbon Trading Post Baku: Part II
Indonesia: A Case Study In a recent article in Yale’s E360, the case of Indonesia which has eagerly embraced the new agreement has been analysed. Indonesia, with its vast forests and potential for carbon sequestration, exemplifies both the promises and pitfalls of carbon trading. The country has been proactive in leveraging its natural resources toContinue reading “Carbon Trading Post Baku: Part II”
Carbon Trading Post Baku : Part I
The recently concluded COP29 in Baku did not hit the headlines as prominently as some previous COPs. Comparatively, it was a tame affair. And yet, it registered some progress. The key outcomes of the deliberations included an agreement to put in place a UN-administered carbon trading framework; a structured operationalisation plan for the Loss andContinue reading “Carbon Trading Post Baku : Part I”
COP28: A Significant Compromise
As the Dubai sky bathed in the morning light on December 13th, the curtains fell on COP28, marking a significant yet nuanced chapter in the global pursuit of environmental sustainability. Against the backdrop of a world grappling with diverse challenges, the conference ended with a mix of hope, caution, and of course the stark andContinue reading “COP28: A Significant Compromise “
