Tag Renewable Energy

Climate Goals, Feature

Building a Climate-Resilient Sri Lanka: A Deep Dive into National Policies and Pathways to Net Zero

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. In response, many global policy frameworks—such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—have been established. Countries around the globe , including Sri Lanka, are…

Climate Goals, News

India Set to Surpass 2030 Climate Targets, Says New Analysis

India has made notable progress in its climate action efforts and is now positioned to exceed key targets set for 2030. This advancement not only strengthens India’s environmental credentials but also signals its growing leadership role in global climate commitments.…

Aayushi Gour
May 23, 2025

Heat Wave, News

Texas Heatwave Smashes Records, Triggers Health and Infrastructure Alarms

Texas is reeling from an early-season heatwave that has pushed May temperatures to record-breaking highs. In central and southern parts of the state, the mercury soared to between 100°F and 111°F (37.8°C to 43.9°C), making some cities hotter than Death…

Vivek Saini
May 17, 2025
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Climate Goals, Feature

Strategic Land Use: Hidden Ace for a Climate Resilient Planet

Land is more than just a resource—it’s a lifeline in the fight against climate change. How we manage the Earth’s limited surface will determine whether we succeed in curbing global warming, feeding a growing population, and preserving the planet’s rich…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
December 2, 2024

Carbon Budget, News

India’s Carbon Market Gets Global Green Light at COP29

As discussions progress at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, India’s vision for a regulated carbon market is gaining momentum through proposed frameworks under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Currently under negotiation, these provisions would enable nations to engage in global…

Vivek Saini
November 13, 2024
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Fact Check, Renewable Energy

Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Wind Turbines

Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A video circulating online highlights the extensive materials used in building a wind turbine, accompanied by a caption that reads, ‘Good luck to any farmer who has to bear the cost of removing these…

Climate Denial, News

U.S. Politician cites India Heatwave to criticise Trump’s Climate Change Denial

While climate change was absent in the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections rhetoric, the recent record-breaking heatwave in India surfaced in U.S. politics when Bernie Sanders criticised Republican nominee Donald Trump. Bernie wrote on X on May 31, “Donald Trump…

Manjori Borkotoky
June 3, 2024

Biodiversity, Feature

High Voltage Dilemma: Safeguarding the Great Indian Bustard in India’s Renewable Energy Revolution

By Vivek Saini The Great Indian Bustard’s Precarious Perch The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), with majestic stature, unique black crown, and sandy brown plumage, is a remarkable bird found only in India’s grasslands and semi-arid scrublands. Unfortunately, this extraordinary creature…

CFC India
April 24, 2024

Feature, Renewable Energy

Watch: CFC’s Earth Day Webinar on how energy transition can pave the way for a cleaner Earth

By Aayushi Sharma Earth Day 2024, reminded us of the critical juncture at which we stand in our efforts to combat climate change and transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. It provides a platform for raising awareness, mobilizing…

CFC India
April 23, 2024

Climate Change, News

Climate Solutions Surge: Indian Researchers Urged to Join NICES Initiative

By Aayushi Sharma The National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES), a significant initiative spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with the Department of Space, various ministries, and institutions, aligns with the ambitious goals…

CFC India
April 6, 2024