India

Air Pollution in Delhi: A Polluted Capital

Delhi's air pollution has long been a problem perpetuated by its geographic location and rapid industrialisation. While the government has a long history of reducing air pollutants, efforts have largely fallen short.

Air Pollution in India – An Ongoing Crisis

Air pollution has long been a problem for India, and the issue has reached a head in the last two decades. Air pollution is the leading health risk factor in the country and costs the government a notable portion of its GDP. Policies to combat poor air quality are in place, yet they cannot keep up with the country's growth.

5 Biggest Environmental Issues In India and Solutions

India's vast land area and population are feeling the effects of environmental degradation. Some of the country's core environmental resources are showing strain under mounting pressure. Without change, the environment will continue to struggle and decline, with climate change expediting the process.

Climate Change in India – Impact and Urgent Reality

India is one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters and is at the forefront of climate change impacts. To limit the impact of climate change, the country needs to scale up adaptation and mitigation measures. Increasing renewable energy capacity is a critical part of these strategies.

India’s 2024 Election and the Role of Renewable Energy – Podcast

We speak with Sunil Dahiya, at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) about renewable energy and the Indian election 2024.

Indian Elections 2024: Climate Change Should Take the Spotlight

India has established itself as a leader in the region's clean energy transition. Still, the country's political parties now have to prioritise tackling climate change and taming its worst impacts – a problem scientists expect will worsen.

Ammonia-Coal Co-firing Plans Risk Worsening the Air Quality Problem in India and Pakistan

Experts describe technologies like CCS and hydrogen-ammonia co-firing as false solutions to climate change since they will perpetuate the use of fossil fuels. However, scientific evidence indicates that they also pose air pollution and health risks – problems India and Pakistan already have to deal with.

Top Wind Energy Companies in India 2024

India is aiming to triple its wind energy capacity by 2030. This will require significant growth within the wind sector and supportive government policies. The sector is on track to grow at an 8% compound annual growth rate over the next decade.

How Solving Energy Poverty Will Boost Health and Climate Goals

We speak with Sugandha Srivastav of Oxford University about energy poverty, access and developmental economics.

India-Australia Free Trade Agreement’s True Impact on India’s Coal Imports

With the India-Australia bilateral trade agreement (IAFTA) coming into force, will coal from Australia really be 2.5% cheaper and entice India to up its imports?

Power Crisis in India – Picking up the Pieces After the Heatwave

India’s poorest communities are still reeling from the intense heatwave that recently enveloped the country. At the same time, infrastructure assets are struggling to cope with this climatic upheaval. What could be the way out?

2022 Heat Wave in India and Pakistan – New Scientific Report

The World Weather Attribution Indian Pakistan heatwave study is a reminder that the climate crisis grows more severe by the day.

The Global Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Plans and Climate Impacts

The world is at an inflexion point between speeding up the renewable energy transition and locking itself in fossil fuels. The latest reports make a strong case for the latter.

How Gender and Energy Access Connect Together

It is forecasted that by 2030 the number of people without electricity could increase by 35 million to 660 million compared to earlier estimations. This threatens to slow down efforts towards gender equality. In this context, progress in the clean energy sector helps reduce poverty and fosters female empowerment.

Most Popular

2022: Southeast Asia Looks Beyond Coal
5 Key Impacts the IPCC Report Will Have on Organisations’ ESG Policies
Renewable Energy in the Philippines – Current State and Future Roadmap
Natural Gas in Bangladesh – Record High Prices and Imminent Climate Impacts
5 Shifts That Define The Increased Investment Interest in Renewable Energy 2021

Categories

Tags

Energy Tracker Asia Newsletter

Become a subscriber of our newsletter and get the latest news on investments in coal, gas, and renewable energy in the region.

  • By clicking Sign Up, you consent to receive emails from Energy Tracker Asia. We won’t distribute your email addresses to any third party at any time. If you are under 16 years of age, please get consent from your parents or guardian first. You can unsubscribe any time. View our Privacy Policy.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.