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Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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In April, more places in India recorded temperatures above 45°C than in the past 12 years
A new study shows how record-breaking heat is becoming more common in the country.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s target to have 20% ethanol blended in petrol by 2025 could affect its food security
Achieving the target won’t drastically reduce emissions nor will India achieve energy security because of it.
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In Nagpur, fly ash from two coal plants has left some villages gasping for breath
Residents of five of six villages complained of respiratory issues, skin ailments, gastrointestinal issues and kidney stones.
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Trending
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Bengaluru’s metro rail project has a dark side to it
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IPL 2022: Jos Buttler equals Virat Kohli's record of four centuries in one IPL season
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Why the rudraksha seed is a symbol of Nepal’s trade imbalance with China
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‘The Immortal King Rao’: Can technology and wealth compensate for historic injustices of caste?
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Why India’s heatwave holds lessons for the world
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As temperatures and sea levels rise, Mumbai and Ahmedabad could face a grim future: UN report
A new report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sounds the alarm for the planet.
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During the Omicron wave in Mumbai, trusted family doctors were on the frontlines of the surge
At its peak, on January 7, when the city reported 20,971 cases, only 18% of the city’s hospital beds were occupied.
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To meet its net-zero target, India needs to allocate more funds for renewable energy in the Budget
India’s budgeted expenditure on coal-based power has increased continually to meet its growing energy requirements.
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Video
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‘I always wanted to do something different’: Sriya Lenka becomes the first Indian K-pop idol
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Eco India: World's most polluted city, Rajasthan's Bhiwadi struggles to breathe
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Eco India, Episode 184: How to stop industries from polluting the world's air, land and water
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Watch: Scenes after Bihar BJP MLA Rashmi Verma and relatives got into a scuffle over picking fruits
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‘Why the need for one single language?’: Geetanjali Shree on Hindi as national language debate
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India doesn’t have enough air quality monitors to show the true extent of pollution in the country
Although the country has nine of the world’s top 10 polluted cities, it has fewer monitors per million people than other highly populated nations.
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Why India’s offshore wind energy potential remains untapped despite its 7,600 km-long coastline
High initial costs and lack of financial support from the government have led to slow progess.
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Glasgow climate pact: An economist explains why India did not commit to coal phase out
Without historical emitters agreeing to enhanced finance, the agreement wasn’t perfect in the first place, says Ulka Kelkar of World Resources Institute, India.
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The Reel
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‘People are sobbing’: The journey of Onir’s acclaimed debut film ‘My Brother Nikhil’
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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Although forests are integral to climate action, they are missing from India’s Glasgow commitments
More than 130 world leaders have signed a global pledge to halt deforestation. But not India.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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With or without a net-zero deadline, India will have to make these policy changes to cut emissions
The country needs to electrify all sectors of the economy, switch over to EVs quikly and reduce its dependence on coal.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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India and UK want to build a solar power grid across 140 countries. Here’s where they might trip up
While energy experts agree with the initiative’s premise and appreciate its scale, they question its feasibility.
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The Field
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French Open, Day 7 wrap: Swiatek through to fourth round; Ruud, Rune reach rare Nordic milestone
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IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans, chasing glory
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Uefa Champions League: Real Madrid defeat Liverpool for 14th European title
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Uefa Champions League final: Kick-off delay due to ‘fake tickets’ sold to Liverpool fans, says Uefa
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French Open: Iga Swiatek wins 31 in a row, now the only top-10 seed left in women’s singles draw