2024 Climate Special
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From advocacy to awareness: Women-led communities are finding their voice in the climate space
Even as governments sign accords, and startups find tech solutions to help with the impacts of the climate crisis, women-led communities are bringing their might and perspective to find solutions on the ground to deal with the climate crisis
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Are hybrids better than EVs?
Hybrids are changing India's automotive industry for the better. Though expensive compared to EVs, they help improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut oil imports
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India needs to create jobs, and they have to be green
As the government works on job creation, an important focus will be to create new jobs that are climate- and sustainability-focused, and upskill the existing workforce to keep up with the country's ambitious green transition goals
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How are India's power companies handling the crucial renewables transition?
India is seeing a record demand for power, spurred both by economic activity and the climate crisis. Power companies are expanding their renewables capacity, even as the country's dependence on coal is on the rise. How are they managing the transition?
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Climate change is wreaking havoc in India. It needs clarity and action now
The practical way to meet India's growing energy requirements is to continue the dependence on thermal power (like coal, gas, diesel etc), which is the case now and is likely to continue for the next few decades. At the same time, not losing sight of our clean energy commitments will be imperative