India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, strongly defended India’s energy policy amidst criticism from Western nations over its Russian oil imports during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to Italy’s Corriere della Sera, he stressed the need for nations to prioritize their interests and advocated diplomacy to resolve the war. BulletsIn Jaishankar justified India’s Russian oil
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India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, strongly defended India’s energy policy amidst criticism from Western nations over its Russian oil imports during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to Italy’s Corriere della Sera, he stressed the need for nations to prioritize their interests and advocated diplomacy to resolve the war. BulletsIn Jaishankar justified India’s Russian oil
281A recent study reveals that the massive extraction of groundwater has caused Earth’s axis to shift by 31.5 inches (nearly 80 cm), impacting the planet’s rotation and contributing to sea-level rise. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights how large-scale groundwater pumping, particularly for agricultural and human use, redistributes the Earth’s mass, which influences
A recent study reveals that the massive extraction of groundwater has caused Earth’s axis to shift by 31.5 inches (nearly 80 cm), impacting the planet’s rotation and contributing to sea-level rise. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights how large-scale groundwater pumping, particularly for agricultural and human use, redistributes the Earth’s mass, which influences
192The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a $300 billion annual funding promise from developed nations by 2035. However, the deal has angered India and other developing countries, which had demanded $1.3 trillion annually to combat climate change. BulletsIn COP29 summit extended to early Sunday to finalize funding deal. Developed nations pledged $300
The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a $300 billion annual funding promise from developed nations by 2035. However, the deal has angered India and other developing countries, which had demanded $1.3 trillion annually to combat climate change. BulletsIn COP29 summit extended to early Sunday to finalize funding deal. Developed nations pledged $300
240Saudi Arabia, despite endorsing a transition from fossil fuels in 2022, is now being accused of actively obstructing global climate negotiations. Diplomats highlight unprecedented opposition from Saudi negotiators, complicating efforts to address climate change. BulletsIn Saudi Arabia supported transitioning from fossil fuels in 2022 but has shifted stance. Diplomats report Saudi actions undermining global climate
Saudi Arabia, despite endorsing a transition from fossil fuels in 2022, is now being accused of actively obstructing global climate negotiations. Diplomats highlight unprecedented opposition from Saudi negotiators, complicating efforts to address climate change. BulletsIn Saudi Arabia supported transitioning from fossil fuels in 2022 but has shifted stance. Diplomats report Saudi actions undermining global climate
210At COP29’s Energy Day, UNIDO and the Climate Club unveiled the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy-emitting industries. The initiative, supported by multiple global organizations and donor nations, aims to address funding and technical challenges faced by emerging economies in industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions. BulletsIn GMP launched to aid decarbonisation in
At COP29’s Energy Day, UNIDO and the Climate Club unveiled the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy-emitting industries. The initiative, supported by multiple global organizations and donor nations, aims to address funding and technical challenges faced by emerging economies in industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions. BulletsIn GMP launched to aid decarbonisation in
306The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighted a grim reality—climate change displaced over 6.6 million people in 2023. Floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires caused most of the forced movements, with vulnerable countries witnessing exponential humanitarian crises. BulletsIn 6.6 million displaced by weather-related disasters in 2023; total forced movements reached 20.3 million
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighted a grim reality—climate change displaced over 6.6 million people in 2023. Floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires caused most of the forced movements, with vulnerable countries witnessing exponential humanitarian crises. BulletsIn 6.6 million displaced by weather-related disasters in 2023; total forced movements reached 20.3 million
358NTPC Green Energy has partnered with Andhra Pradesh’s NREDCAP to establish renewable energy projects worth ₹1.87 lakh crore. The joint venture is expected to generate 1.06 lakh jobs and bring ₹20,620 crore in financial benefits to the state over 25 years. BulletsIn NTPC Green Energy and NREDCAP sign a joint venture to invest ₹1.87 lakh
NTPC Green Energy has partnered with Andhra Pradesh’s NREDCAP to establish renewable energy projects worth ₹1.87 lakh crore. The joint venture is expected to generate 1.06 lakh jobs and bring ₹20,620 crore in financial benefits to the state over 25 years. BulletsIn NTPC Green Energy and NREDCAP sign a joint venture to invest ₹1.87 lakh
206A study in Environmental Research Letters highlights the rapid growth of centimeter-sized plastic debris in the North Pacific Garbage Patch (NPGP), escalating threats to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. BulletsIn Centimeter-sized plastic fragments in NPGP increased from 2.9kg/km² (2015) to 14.2kg/km² (2022). Small debris hotspots grew from 1 million/km² in 2015 to over
A study in Environmental Research Letters highlights the rapid growth of centimeter-sized plastic debris in the North Pacific Garbage Patch (NPGP), escalating threats to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. BulletsIn Centimeter-sized plastic fragments in NPGP increased from 2.9kg/km² (2015) to 14.2kg/km² (2022). Small debris hotspots grew from 1 million/km² in 2015 to over
191The Indian government is promoting the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewable energy (RE) tenders to enhance grid reliability, minimize wastage, and optimize transmission networks. This move aims to meet India’s renewable energy targets and tackle intermittent power supply challenges. BulletsIn Centre urges CPSUs, state PSUs, and private developers to co-locate BESS
The Indian government is promoting the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewable energy (RE) tenders to enhance grid reliability, minimize wastage, and optimize transmission networks. This move aims to meet India’s renewable energy targets and tackle intermittent power supply challenges. BulletsIn Centre urges CPSUs, state PSUs, and private developers to co-locate BESS
225Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) during the 2nd Annual Summit held alongside the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The partnership aims to enhance investment and collaboration in renewable energy to drive climate action and meet net-zero targets. BulletsIn India and Australia launched the Renewable Energy
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) during the 2nd Annual Summit held alongside the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The partnership aims to enhance investment and collaboration in renewable energy to drive climate action and meet net-zero targets. BulletsIn India and Australia launched the Renewable Energy
