India
Lessons from London’s 1952 fog could save millions today
Air pollution is one of the world’s biggest killers. Peter Thorsheim looks back at the resistance, disinformation and solutions that emerged from the London fog
India subsidises electricity for the rich while millions lack access
While over 20% of India’s population has no access to electricity, the richest 40% of the population gets highly subsidised power
India may never need another coal plant: TERI
Power stations running or under construction will meet demand up to 2026, say analysts, by which point renewables can start to compete on cost
Trump won’t impact India’s climate drive, says energy minister
Piyush Goyal tells investors in Delhi his government is committed to a clean energy future, regardless of what direction the US takes
Women’s mosque goes solar in India clean energy push
As Uttar Pradesh lags its target for solar installations, female-led Ambar Mosque calls on everyone to do their bit for air quality and energy access
India hails ‘climate leadership’ with new Kyoto commitment
World’s fourth largest emitter says backing for KP2 underlines its climate leadership as coalition to protect UN process against Trump gains pace
Which countries are standing up to Trump on climate?
China, India, Mexico and Canada are among the global heavyweights to signal renewed support for climate action ahead of the new US administration’s first week in office
India to end coal imports in ‘next few years’
A 25% drop in imports in 2016 leads minister to declare independence from foreign coal
India dismisses Trump impact on climate targets
Piyush Goyal told energy analysts investors are keen to get involved in the country’s ambitious clean power plans
South Asia’s women suffer as climate migration rises
Feminization of environmental migration is already underway in South Asia but governments have been slow to recognise the role of climate change
Why India’s waste pickers are key to a fair climate deal
Low-carbon measures could increase urban poverty if a clean transition is not carefully managed, research from IIED suggests
India ‘lacks plan’ to cope with climate-linked migration
ActionAid says South Asian governments should work on better mechanisms to cope with large-scale movements
India to halt building new coal plants in 2022
Draft government plan finds no need for new coal stations beyond those already under construction, calls for massive renewable energy push
India’s silence on Trump noted at Marrakech climate talks
Delhi has kept quiet through the COP22 talks: few understand how it would react should the US president-elect quit the Paris deal
India claims subsidy-free carbon capture using UK, US-backed tech
Company founded by two Indian entrepreneurs claims it can capture a tonne of CO2 for $30 a tonne – far cheaper than the $60-90/t demonstrated elsewhere
Green Climate Fund talks ‘hijacked’ by India-Pakistan conflict
After objections by the Indian representative, the Green Climate Fund has kept on hold a project to reduce the risk of glacial lake outburst floods in northern Pakistan
India signals intent ahead of Marrakech climate summit
Statement from environment chief says Delhi wants clear evidence of how rich countries will deliver $100 billion a year by 2020 by COP22 talks
India outlines conditions for Paris climate deal support
India passes last legal hurdle before formally joining UN climate pact, but cabinet lists a number of caveats
Why did Modi decide to ratify the Paris climate deal?
Muddled leadership and a poor negotiating strategy have dominated India’s path towards ratifying the Paris deal. Now comes the hard part: an energy policy
Simple planting switch could slash rice methane emissions
Traditional growing of rice in flooded fields is bad for the staple crop’s future quality and produces vast amounts of methane greenhouse gas