Environment

Making old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goalsMaking old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goals

Making old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goals

Buildings account for a third of the world’s energy consumption. Retrofitting can help reduce up to 75 percent of the…

1 week ago
Why South Asian militaries need to reduce their carbon footprintWhy South Asian militaries need to reduce their carbon footprint

Why South Asian militaries need to reduce their carbon footprint

South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy

4 weeks ago
What Trump’s withdrawal from climate change commitments meansWhat Trump’s withdrawal from climate change commitments means

What Trump’s withdrawal from climate change commitments means

The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is high on symbolism but in substance it will not mean much

2 months ago
Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?

Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?

India’s energy strategy should be a judicious mix of coal, nuclear power, and clean energy resources. The share of coal,…

2 months ago
Cop-out on climate finance at COP29Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries

4 months ago
How microplastics are destroying soil and human healthHow microplastics are destroying soil and human health

How microplastics are destroying soil and human health

World Soil Day is a reminder that plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a…

4 months ago