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India unlikely to join global cooling pledge at COP28: Report

India unlikely to sign cooling pledge at COP28; need for affordable cooling cited; India's Cooling Action Plan aims to reduce power demand by 20-25% by 2038; electricity consumption for air conditioners to increase 9-fold by 2050; India's per capita emissions & energy consumption low; pledge an opportunity for countries to…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

People with disabilities not spared by Israel’s war machine on Gaza Strip

Bombs, lack of electricity and roads damaged by Israeli offensive make life impossible for disabled people in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

What does Gaza’s food shortage look like amid Israeli siege?

Since October 21, only 84 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study

India’s green hydrogen mission risks worsening pollution if proper checks not in place. CRH study finds that the mission requires 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, over and above the 500 GW already committed to under the Paris Agreement

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050 – even without more ambitious climate policies

In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

Minister hopeful of Centre considering State’s drought relief request

Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Energy bills: how households could feel the cold this winter

As winter starts to bite, you may be starting to worry again about how much you will have to pay for your gas and electricity over the coming months. Of course, energy isn’t the only rising cost in the current inflation-led economy, which has caused most households to see a…

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Activists to stage protest against Electricity (Amendment) Bill in Kalaburagi on October 30

Activists to protest Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in Kalaburagi on Oct 30; Bill aims to accelerate electricity privatisation, increasing tariff up to ₹90/unit. Protest to also be held at Kalaburagi Railway Station on Nov 3 to oppose privatisation of railway infrastructure & services. #Electricity #Privatisation #Kalaburagi

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

A Melbourne Cup Day rate rise would not be tough on inflation, it would just be cruel

Australians are already getting hit by higher costs for necessities, reducing their ability to save and spend money on non-essential goods and services

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023