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Clean Energy Electric Vehicles Highlights
Delhi’s EV policy spurs growth, reaches 86% target completion
The Electric Vehicles (EVs) Policy 2020 implemented by the Delhi government has been highly successful, with 86% of the set targets already achieved.  Over the past three years, there has been a significant increase in the sales of EVs. In 2020, the sales of EV two-wheelers stood at 1,165, which rose to 34,596 in 2022. […]
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By LMB Staff
25 May 2023
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Clean Energy Electric Vehicles Highlights
Explained: All about electric grid, mini-grids, and EVs
So you have heard about an electric grid. Almost all of us get our electricity from this grid. But what about mini grids, smart grids or even how batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) can be used for power storage? Let’s decode what each one stands for and look at the way EVs will reshape mini […]
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By Danish Alam
10 May 2023
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Air Pollution Clean Energy Highlights
India may consider ban on diesel four-wheelers to tackle air pollution
The Indian government is considering a complete ban on diesel-powered four-wheelers to combat air pollution in the country. According to the Energy Transition Advisory Committee’s recent report, diesel-powered four-wheelers should be phased out by 2027 in all cities with a million-plus population. Last year, as many as 39 Indian cities featured on IQAir’s annual list […]
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By LMB Staff
08 May 2023
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Solar energy to light up houses in America
Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar that is generated will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide as well as other dangerous pollutants such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. According to data from the US Energy Information Administration, while solar generation has only accounted for 3% of electricity in the US in […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
03 May 2023
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G7 and the road to carbon-free power by 2035
In a historic move, the G7 countries have vowed to tackle climate change by accelerating their transition to renewable energy and decarbonising their power grids. On April 16, the G7 Climate and Environment Ministers met in Sapporo, Japan, where the group committed to work towards developing carbon-free electricity production by 2035. They discussed ways to […]
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By Danish Alam
17 Apr 2023
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Fight against climate change gains ground as fossil fuel emissions from electricity set to fall
In a first-of-its-kind positive developments, a recent report has highlighted how significant strides have been made in the transition towards a sustainable and decarbonised energy system. The world will likely use fewer fossil fuels to produce electricity this year in a “turning point” for planet-friendly energy, the report says. Over the years, more and more […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
14 Apr 2023
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Powered by the sun, this village in Rajasthan has a success story to tell
In case you ever wondered about the potential of solar power both in economic and social terms, we bring to you the story of Bajju, a remote village in Bikaner. This episode explores how the installation of a 5 Kw micro-grid changed the lives of the artisans and the pastoralists of this village which had […]
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By Danish Alam
03 Apr 2023
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Clean tech path to India’s energy independence by 2047: Study
India is the world’s third largest energy consumer, and its energy demand will quadruple in the coming decades. Currently, the country imports 90 percent of its oil and 80 percent of its industrial coal. However, according to a new study by the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, India can become energy independent […]
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By Smitha Verma
15 Mar 2023
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India highlights ‘Green Growth’ through PM’s webinar
In a first of a series of 12 post-budget webinars, to be conducted by the Indian government, the first one on ‘Green Growth’ was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the country’s green agenda.  Three pillars of green growth and energy transmission were outlined in the webinar: firstly, the need to increase the production […]
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By LMB Staff
25 Feb 2023
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Clean Energy Climate Change Highlights
A branded approach to sustainability in fashion
In COP24 held in Katowice, Poland, the global fashion industry and related stakeholders came together under the initiative of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, to frame the ‘Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action’. The primary objective of this charter is to bring the fashion industry to comply with the Paris Agreement treaty by […]
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By Danish Alam
14 Feb 2023
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All you wanted to know about Carbon Credits and Carbon Offsets
Excessive carbon dioxide emissions cause the planet to heat up at a pace that renders the planet’s natural ability to balance it out inefficient. So carbon footprints, in an erratically warming world, are to be tracked and taxed the same way as money. This was agreed upon in the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 where carbon […]
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By Danish Alam
10 Feb 2023
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Climate positive news from around the world
A monthly wrap-up of the positive news on climate and environment that has made headlines around the world. From the ozone layer on the path of recovery to countries coming up with innovative solutions to fight climate change. We at LetMeBreathe have curated some of the most powerful stories about change, resilience, and hope.
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
09 Feb 2023
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India Energy Week kicks off; IEA hails LiFE 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the energy sector and the need for foreign investment in this sector as he flagged off ‘India Energy Week’ (IEW) in Bengaluru on February 6. At the event, the PM inaugurated uniforms made out of recycled PET bottles and an indoor solar cooking system. India Energy […]
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By LMB Staff
06 Feb 2023
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The Sisterhood of solar power in Nigeria
In this episode of Off-grid, we feature Chioma Ome, Comfort Ubong Akpannah, and Rhoda Richard Mmasi who run a nonprofit organisation, Solar Sister in Nigeria. Solar Sister is a social enterprise that invests in women to power off-grid communities. In Nigeria, women have been pushing for more inclusion in the energy space. “We have about […]
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By LMB Staff
02 Feb 2023
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Delhi’s noteworthy EV push
Delhi’s electric vehicle (EV)  policy has been hailed by one and all. The state has shown remarkable progress in its drive toward creating an EV ecosystem.  In this episode of Driving Green, Sohinder Singh Gill, Director General, SMEV (Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles) and CEO, of Hero Electric, shares his thoughts on Delhi’s strong […]
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By Smitha Verma
13 Jan 2023
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India approves $2 billion Green Hydrogen Mission
In a bid to make India energy-independent and decarbonise major sectors, the country has approved an incentive plan of $2.11 billion to promote green hydrogen. It is the country’s big announcement this year in a bid to cut emissions and become a major exporter in the field.  The Union Cabinet on January 4 approved the […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
05 Jan 2023
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Why indigenous people need to be at the centre of climate action
Meet Daphne Kay, who belongs to an indigenous community that is currently bearing the brunt of climate change and they are the first to suffer directly from the effects of climate change. In a conversation with LetMeBreathe Daphne says, “Indigenous people have always been disproportionately impacted by climate change. We are at the forefront of […]
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By LMB Staff
20 Dec 2022
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Breakthrough in energy optimisation using ocean waves at IIT Madras
In 2020, Sai Karthik Sunkara, a student of NIT- Srinagar, started working with the Ocean Engineering Department of IIT-Madras, as the institution was researching the same idea of generating electricity from sea waves. Together they developed a device called, ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’, or Sindhuja-1, to generate power from the waves. In November 2022, they […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
15 Dec 2022
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In India, Tamil Nadu leads by example in becoming a climate smart state
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is well on its way to become a climate smart state. On Thursday,  Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated a two-day Climate Change Summit in Chennai and laid down the roadmap on how he intends to turn the state into a ‘climate smart state’ in the coming years.  The flagship […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
09 Dec 2022
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Inside COP27: The hits and many misses
Evelyn Acham from Uganda had a clear cut goal when she was headed for COP27. She wanted developed nations to pay for the climate change disasters that had rocked her country. The annual UN climate conference for the first time added loss and damage in its official agenda this year. “We want loss and damage […]
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By Smitha Verma
25 Nov 2022
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Four key initiatives launched during COP27’s last thematic day
The Egypt COP27 Presidency launched four solution centered initiatives on the last day of COP27s’ thematic day. The initiatives launched in relation to climate solutions, provide complimentary pathways to enhance global climate action and ensure that countries are able to fulfill their NDCs and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.  Friends of Greening National […]
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By LMB Staff
18 Nov 2022
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What’s in the draft text and how it’s interpreted at COP27
The United Nations published a first draft of the climate deal on Thursday and there are several contentious issues that have been overlooked. More importantly some do not find mention in this first draft and as COP27 heads to a close, negotiations are going on in full swing. Over the weekend it will be clear […]
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By Smitha Verma
18 Nov 2022
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Indonesia launches ETM to accelerate just and affordable energy transition
The Government of Indonesia today officially launched its Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) Country Platform, a key coordination and delivery vehicle to drive forward the country’s just and affordable transition in the energy sector.  The announcement was made by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati at the G20 Side Event joined by Asian Development Bank (ADB) […]
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By LMB Staff
15 Nov 2022
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Driving green through 175 stories of electric mobility 
One of the first concerns that Meenu Agrawal, a corporate professional from Delhi, had when she thought of buying an electric vehicle (EV) was around charging. It was a year back and there were still fewer people talking about it around her. After over a year’s research, she finally purchased one this year and hasn’t […]
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By Smitha Verma
15 Nov 2022
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Switching lifestyle for a better future
India’s theme at COP27 this year is LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment, an initiative that’s encouraging individual action against mindless consumption. Mission LiFE is a global plan of action launched, aimed at saving the planet. Replacing the ‘use-and-dispose’ economy with a circular economy, four youth champions from India are rewriting sustainability at COP27. “What change can one […]
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By Prachi Shevgaonkar
14 Nov 2022
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He has solar as his moniker
To those into sustainable practices, he needs no introduction. Dwarkadas Suresh, popularly known as Solar Suresh, is an eco-warrior who has harnessed the power of solar energy and adopted rainwater harvesting for years. In this episode, the 78-year-old talks about his journey while walking us around his eco-friendly house. Suresh believes in finding your own […]
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By Akash Mon
14 Nov 2022
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Cookies with a sun tan
A lifestyle change that had started in 1989 for Dr Meenal Kabra, followed her till 2019 when she finally launched Kivu, a vegan cookie brand that relies on solar energy. “My family has been using solar cooker since 1989. I thought if I channelise it in a proper way it could be very good for […]
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By Dr. Meenal Kabra
14 Nov 2022
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Going the solar way
The sun emits enough power onto earth in a few seconds to satisfy the entire human energy demand for hours. Solar energy has been inching its way up as a promising energy source to manage long-term energy crises. In this episode, we talk to Singer, Voice artist and Entrepreneur Chinmayi Sripada, who shares her experiences […]
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By LMB Staff
11 Nov 2022
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Carbon markets and what it means for the Global South
When US Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced the carbon trading market scheme at COP27 on Wednesday it was met with a mixed bag of response. The voluntary carbon trading market scheme aims to boost private investment in clean energy projects in developing countries. The new initiative, called the energy transition accelerator, is to be […]
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By Smitha Verma
11 Nov 2022
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Nigeria’s ambitious energy transition plan set into motion
In preparation for COP 27, Nigeria’s government recently launched its Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which aims to provide 340,000 jobs to the people in Nigeria by 2030. The plan further aims for net zero emissions by 2060. ETP is a home-grown, data-backed, multipronged strategy developed for the achievement of net-zero emissions in terms of the […]
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By LMB Staff
07 Oct 2022