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”
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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”
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 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”
