Tag: climate change

International

Transition To Green Energy: Dual Challenges Of A Changing Economy And Economic Loss Due To Climate Change

iamvhardik

The 2015 Paris Agreement initiated a global shift towards reducing emissions and increasing reliance on renewable energy like solar and wind to combat climate change. However, the growing demand for energy in tech and digital sectors raises concerns about stability and reliance on renewables. Investments in energy infrastructure and storage are crucial to achieving climate goals and ensuring energy security. Competing nations are vying for resources, complicating the transition to a sustainable energy future.

People and Society

The Anomaly of Parks: Losing Green Cover in Urban India

iamvhardik

Parks are the green lungs of the city. In the quest for development, to accommodate ever growing population, cities were transformed into concrete jungles. With changing times, local govts are trying to build green spaces, but lack of organization capacity is resulting in loss of green cover

Science and Technology

Recycling The Way Grandma Did

Rupa Rao

Traditional knowledge being associated with the past is considered antiquated and ignored by many. Some people call it fanficul and others superstitious. But have you ever considered that there might be some scientific understanding in the practices and customs they have adhered to for years and should take a peek at it?

News Around The World, People and Society

How Dare You?

iamvhardik

Greta Thunberg, climate activist, in the last week gave an emotional speech 'How Dare You' pressurising world leaders and governments to do more against climate change. She has inspired students around the world to get their voice about their futures heard. But her message to PM Modi I felt was without knowledge of developments in India. This is my view on India's position and turning the question back on her. (Please do check out the tweet).