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India’s Battery Energy Storage to Rise 10 Fold in 2026 Driven by Pipeline Projects
India’s battery capacity will rise almost ten times to 5GWH in 2026 from 507MWH in 2025 driven by major pipeline projects. This year will also be the turning point for the sector as projects that started two years ago will begin..
Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft, but old gaps remain
The Centre released a fresh draft of The Pesticide Management Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating manufacture, import, sale and use of pesticides, DTE reported adding that the proposed law seeks to replace..
CAG Report Found Serious Flaws with Indore’s Contaminated Water, Authorities Remains Unconcerned
Indore’s contaminated water has flagged serious negligence by authority, which led to the death of 15 people and over 200 people undergoing treatment. A news report by Down to Earth revealed that residents..
US pulling out of ISA throws spanner in works for ties with India
The US' withdrawal from the International Solar Alliance (ISA) could make it difficult for the agency to meet its target of raising $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, while reducing technology costs and finances..
Forecast warns of chances of El Nino onset this year
Early forecasts suggest El Nino conditions may emerge in July-August-September this year. This has raised concerns among meteorologists and climate scientists as El Nino years are associated with weak monsoon..
First in 52 years: Historic fall in coal power simultaneously in China and India
US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500% tariffs on countries buying oil from Russia. This bill will give him leverage against the countries to stop them from Moscow, reported..
Coal Power Generation Drops in India, China for the First Time in 52 Years
Both countries need to update their old power market structures, built to serve coal-fired plants,…
Trump Approves Bill Proposing 500% Tariffs on Brazil, China, and India Over Russian Oil Trade
India’s Stock Benchmark fell the most in 4 months after the announcement and oil and…
Clean Energy Growth Cuts India’s Coal Power Generation by 3% in 2025: Report
With peak demand met without the full coal fleet, the report warns that new coal…
Experts Call US’ Attack on Venezuela Driven by Oil, Risks Market Fallout
Experts say that the attack is going to risk continued dependence on fossil fuels and…
Top 10 climate disasters in 2025 cost a combined $122 billion in damages
Asia accounted for four of the top six costliest disasters with flooding in India and…
Climate Extremes in 2025 Exposed Inequalities and Limits to Adaptation: Report
The report says that reducing fossil fuel emissions remains the key policy to avoid the…
Climate change intensified cyclones in South Asia significantly: Report
The report found an increasing trend in heavy rain over recent decades of 9-50% for…
Renewables are Cutting Down Power Prices Globally: Report
The analysis argues that the countries have an opportunity to build affordable electricity systems, with…
India’s PLI Drives Growth in Solar Manufacturing Sector: Report
The report says that most of the progress will depend on sustained policy coherence, capital…
Global coal demand growth rate slows down as China shifts to renewable energy: Report
The report found that China is reshaping the global coal markets with low-carbon steelmaking and…
Companies in BASIC nations are turning carbon rules into an advantage: Report
The report finds that MNCs with global supply chains are putting measures ahead of the…
India to Expand Coal Power Capacity Until 2047 to Ensure Grid Stability and Energy Security
India is planning to extend the coal power capacity and potentially building new plants until…
American tech companies to invest billions to build AI infra in India
American e-commerce giant Amazon has decided to pump in $35 billion into its India operations,…
BlackRock plans to invest ₹3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has committed to investing ₹3,000 crore ($335 million) in…
Govt Says No Conclusive Data Relating Deaths to Pollution
The central government during the Parliament session said there is no conclusive data to establish…
India says it won’t rely on global climate or pollution rankings to shape policies
India won’t use international rankings to shape its climate or pollution policy, the environment ministry…
Fog grips North India as cold wave spreads across central and southern states
A thick winter haze is settling over large parts of India, with the weather office…
In 2025, costs of storing renewables with batteries have fallen to its lowest ever: Report
The cost of storing electricity with utility-scale batteries has fallen to just $65/MWh as of…
Brazil Set 60-Day Deadline for Fossil Fuel Phase Out Plan
Experts are watching if the the proposal will address Brazil’s planned increase in oil production…
Renewables providing one-fifth of electricity in 20 countries: Report
Renewable energy expansion has spillover benefits of improved energy security and access as well In…
Temporary CO2 Removal Will Help Offset Methane Emissions: Report
Methane emissions, unlike carbon dioxide, cause a faster increase in temperature. A new study by…
Litigation increases legalisation of protection against climate threats: Report
Courts are recognising companies’ obligations to cut emissions and enforce legal limits on government support…
Rise in Fossil Fuel Burning is Making Floods Lethal in Asia
The studies show that emissions from fossil fuel companies are directly linked not just to…
EU to waste billions on hydrogen pipelines in new PCI list, warns experts
The experts warn that if these projects materialise, they will entrench Europe’s reliance on fossil…
India needs targeted public finance to scale green steel production
The analysis finds that government-backed credit guarantee facility can mobilise commercial capital with minimal budget…
Clean Energy Push Would Halve Warming Rate by 2040: Report
Implementing the tripling of renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency goals would significantly cut projected…
India Pushes for Critical Minerals Circularity and Collective Action on Climate at G20
The G20 Leader’s Declaration put emphasis on multilateral cooperation amid geopolitical and economic divide Prime…
Heatwaves Drove 9% of India’s Power Demand in the Summer of 2024
The report says rising temperatures, heatwaves, and power demand are no longer separate problems but…
Fossil Fuels CO2 Emissions Hit Record in 2025 as Global Carbon Budget Nears Exhaustion
The report says that even though decarbonisation in energy systems is rapid, it’s not enough…
OPEC Predicts 2026 Supply-Demand Balance, Leading to Another Drop in Oil Prices
Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel as OPEC body predicts supply demand balance…
Ola Cuts FY26 Revenue Forecast as Focus Shift to Profitability
Ola Electric cuts its fiscal 26 overall revenue target, while maintaining forecasts for the core…
Non-Fossil Fuels Generates One-Third of India’s Electricity in 2025
Non-fossil fuels sources including wind, solar, small hydro, and nuclear, in 2025 powered one-third of…
Parents, Activists Protests at India Gate as Air Turns Toxic
Parents, environmental activists, came together and staged a protest at India Gate on Nov. 9…
COP30 Kicks Off With Hard Talks on Money, Adaptation and Global South Leadership
COP30 opened in Belém with a clear message from the Brazilian presidency: this is an…
Rains Lash South India as Early Cold Wave Grips Central and Northern India
India saw a sharp split in weather this week with the IMD issuing warnings for…
Rising Global Energy Demand Fuel Security Threats: WEO Report
The report finds that power lines proved particularly vulnerable, with transmission and distribution grid damages…
World Off-Track on Climate Goals as Temperatures are Predicted to Rise: Report
The report says that with the upcoming withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement,…
Brazilian President Calls For Fossil Fuel Phase Out, launches Biofuel Push at COP30
At COP30 Leaders’ Summit, leaders rally behind ambitious targets from raising funds for forests to…
Over $5.5 Billion Announced for TFFF to End Deforestation at COP30
The TFFF launch declaration received support from over 53 countries, including 19 potential investors Over…
Energy Transition Doesn’t Require Large Climate Finance: Report
According to the study, nine EMEs will require $2.2 trillion in climate finance to decarbonise…
Leaders summit, meetings of indigenous folks and countries to set the tone ahead of COP
The Belém Climate Summit will be held from November 6–7 With less than a week…
Coal Addition Beyond the National Electricity Plan 2032 Uneconomical: Report
The report said India can meet its 2032 power demand through solar, wind, and energy…
UN assessment finds nations delaying crucial climate action: global synthesis report
Only 64 of 195 parties to the Paris Agreement have updated their nationally determined contributions…
Helping Farmers Adapt to Climate Costs Less Than Farm Subsidies: Report
The report says that governments need to repurpose harmful agricultural subsidies and reform international financial…