Climate Pledge
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India is not walking the talk on its climate pledges
In 2022, the Indian government made several attempts to dilute environmental laws and pushed for infrastructure projects in eco-sensitive areas.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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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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India’s 2070 net-zero target is just the start. The real question is, how will it get there?
The climate pledges outlined by Modi set a nine-year target for the country to generate 50% of its energy from renewable sources.
Lou del Bello
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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What China’s energy crisis means for the world’s efforts to reach net zero emissions
After nationwide blackouts, the country is loosening restrictions on coal mining in the final three months of 2021.
Jun Du, The Conversation
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In the global race to net-zero emissions, finishing just is more important than finishing first
In developing countries, a divorce from coal would entail fundamental shifts in policies, economics, technology and social structures.
Anmol Arora
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‘Coal is dead’ but US firm’s decision to sue Canadian government shows lawsuits are just beginning
Westmoreland Coal’s move stems from Alberta's climate policy to phase out the fossil fuel.
Kyla Tienhaara, The Conversation
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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171 countries, including India, set to sign Paris climate deal
This is a record number for a single-day signing of an international agreement, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Scroll Staff
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Climate change: Why India has pledged to reduce emission intensity only up to 35% by 2030
India has refrained from committing to a cut in absolute emissions and might also be keeping its best target, one higher than 35% less emission intensity, as a card to play during the negotiations in Paris.
Nayantara Narayanan