Methods of reversing the crisis of climate change

Methods of reversing the crisis of climate change

Hoping that India will play a leadership role in COP26. By Sachin Sengar,  Climate change is a global problem that needs a global solution. Every country has contributed differently to the accumulation of CO2 emissions and those countries are most likely to be affected by climate change. Free riding and climate fairness are the two … Read more

Climate Change: European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on India

Climate Change: European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on India

Free riding and climate fairness are the two main issues behind the difficulties in reaching meaningful international agreements on reducing emissions. By (Mrs) Amb Narinder Chauhan Climate change is a global problem that needs a global solution. It is a given that while there is strong common interest in tackling climate change, the efforts required … Read more

Energy-related emissions up in December despite pandemic

Energy-related emissions up in December despite pandemic

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose slightly in December compared with the same month of 2019, indicating the sharp drop seen due to the pandemic was short-lived. Figures released Tuesday by the International Energy Agency show emissions from the production and use of oil, gas and coal were 2% higher in December 2020 than a … Read more

View: Steps India needs to take for green and energy efficient future

View: Steps India needs to take for green and energy efficient future

Synopsis The energy intensity of India’s GDP decreased by more than 20% over the past decade. Our share in global CO2 emissions is around 6%, versus a population share of about 16%. Per-capita emissions are 1.6 tonnes of CO2, versus the global average of 4.4 tonnes. By Gaurav Bhatiani & Sanjeev AhluwaliaDelivering the 19th Darbari … Read more