When the Government of India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2022, it had set its eyes on ambitious goals, including making India a leading producer and supplier of green hydrogen globally, having a production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum by 2030. A corollary goal has been to reduce about 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Reducing fossil fuel imports, attracting investments, and creating green jobs have been other objectives of the mission.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s capital, has emerged as a beacon of sustainable urban transport in India, setting a benchmark for public mobility systems. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), the backbone of Bhubaneswar’s transit system, has transformed urban commuting through Mo Bus and Mo E-Ride services.
On the opening day of the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) or COP29, the Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change Simon Stiell urged upon the negotiators, “We cannot leave Baku without a substantial outcome.” What he essentially meant is, the climate extremes, coupled with disruptions in economies, have put the world to its edge and we do not have time to procrastinate. Instead, we need to establish a new annual climate financing target to replace the $100 billion pledge set in 2009.
The Union Budget for 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 23rd July 2024, strongly emphasises renewable energy. The government has introduced several measures to boost clean energy development, particularly in the solar, wind, and hydropower sectors. These initiatives aim to achieve India's environmental targets, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 and ensuring that at least 50% of its electricity requirements are met from renewable sources. The long-term impact of this shift is expected to bring considerable benefits to both the environment and the economy.
At just 21 years old, Garvita Gulhati has already left an indelible mark on the world through her unwavering dedication to water conservation. Hailing from Bengaluru, India, she is the founder of an organization working towards water conservation.
In the busy streets of Kathmandu, there's a hero quietly making a difference. Her name is Sonika Manandhar, and she's on a mission to help our planet and empower women. Sonika studied computer engineering and decided to use her skills to fight climate change. Fueled by a passion for sustainability, Sonika is set on a mission to combat climate change and empower women through her groundbreaking initiative, Green Energy Mobility.
Many of the world's major underground water reserves are being depleted at an alarming rate and in many rural areas, access to clean water remains a significant challenge.
Today, nearly 800 million people in the world lack access to electricity with the majority of those people located in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Bank, these areas are disproportionately affected by energy poverty, leading to millions suffering from indoor air pollution caused by traditional fuel use. In the face of these challenges, Gyanesh Pandey, co-founder of Husk Power Systems, has undertaken a mission to uplift the lives of those living in the shadows of energy poverty.
Let us begin with some facts. Each year, landfills around the world generate 30-70 million tonnes of methane—a gas responsible for trapping heat and warming the atmosphere.
Renewable energy has emerged as the most efficient and environment-friendly option to address energy security concerns and meet future global energy demands.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.