News: Now that the Glasgow Climate Pact has finally been agreed upon, it is time to figure out one of the critical components of climate change action – Climate Finance. How finance can be worked out for the climate targets under Glasgow pact? – A large part of climate finance will have to come domestically… Continue reading It may prove costlier to combat than adapt to climate change
Author: Luv Sharma
A traffic lockdown may be what Delhi requires
News: Supreme Court described air pollution in and around Delhi city as a “crisis” and asked the Centre and Delhi administration to take action. SC has asked authorities to consider a lockdown, among other measures It has also advised the Centre to call an emergency meeting and work out specific ways to tackle the identified… Continue reading A traffic lockdown may be what Delhi requires
Deep-sea mining for building EV batteries: A sustainable approach or an invitation to another catastrophe?
News: Almost 70% of our planet is an ocean and of that, 90% is the deep sea. It houses countless species, ranging from tiny zooplankton to the heaviest whales. This combination supports in maintaining the ecological cycle of our planet. Mining investors are eying metals they can extract from the sea bed to build electric… Continue reading Deep-sea mining for building EV batteries: A sustainable approach or an invitation to another catastrophe?
Glasgow Climate Pact – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key points of Glasgow Climate Pact?3 What is the significance of the pact?4 What are the issues/concerns with the climate pact?5 What is the way forward?6 Conclusion Introduction The Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) was adopted by 196 parties at the Glasgow climate change conference (COP26). The… Continue reading Glasgow Climate Pact – Explained, pointwise
Climate change and its impact on children – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the scale of the issue?3 What are the impacts of climate change on children?4 What is the way forward?5 Conclusion Introduction The future of our children is inextricably linked to the fate of this world. And the fate of this world now rests on the swiftness of… Continue reading Climate change and its impact on children – Explained, pointwise
Managing Cryptocurrencies
News: Since March 2020, when the Supreme Court ruled it was legal to trade Cryptocurrencies, over Rs 50 crore in Crypto-assets is traded every day by resident Indians. On the other hand, RBI has often expressed its serious concerns regarding the dangers these instruments pose to macroeconomic and financial stability of the country. Hence, governments… Continue reading Managing Cryptocurrencies
In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
News: India’s net zero pledge at Glasgow, though commendable, raises several questions. Apart from serious doubts about their techno-financial feasibility, there are at least three reasons to question the commitments made by India at COP26. Must Read: India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise What are the issues with India’s net zero… Continue reading In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
Does India have a right to burn fossil fuels?
Relevance: Why India doesn’t need to depend on coal for its future development? News: In the backdrop of COP26, India’s dependence on coal has remained a much talked about issue. Fossil fuel sources like coal have contributed significantly to global carbon emissions. But, neither India’s historical nor its current emissions come anywhere near to those… Continue reading Does India have a right to burn fossil fuels?
How to buy better: India needs new mechanisms for defence purchases, for enhancing both efficiency & reputation
News: French portal Mediapart recently claimed in a new report that it has evidence of kickbacks[1] being paid by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation to help secure the sale of Rafale fighter aircraft to India. Reports have further alleged that the CBI and the ED had evidence of bribes being paid since October 2018 but… Continue reading How to buy better: India needs new mechanisms for defence purchases, for enhancing both efficiency & reputation
GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the GGI-OSOWOG project?3 How the project will be implemented?4 What is the rationale behind the project?5 What is the aim of the GGI-OSOWOG?6 Is GGI-OSOWOG a unique project?7 What are the challenges/issues with the GGI-OSOWOG project?8 What is the way forward? Introduction Green Grids Initiative: One Sun… Continue reading GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
