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Building A Clean Future COP27 Highlights
Just Transition Initiative And Why It’s Crucial For Global South
In a world where the urgency of climate action is undeniable, a new initiative has taken shape that puts the focus on ‘just transition’ in the Global South. ClimateWorks Foundation and the IKEA Foundation have joined hands to place the voices and well-being of workers and communities in the Global South at the forefront of […]
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By Smitha Verma
20 Sep 2023
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Biofuels For The Future
How wonderful would it be if we had a platform for trading of biofuel based commodities in a quick and secure manner! Providing a nurturing platform with verified buyers and sellers, Buyofuel connects them and promotes the usage of biofuels, building upon the vision of Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Showcasing their brqiuette manufacturing facility, in […]
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By Danish Alam
21 Aug 2023
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Electric Vehicles Highlights Premium Stories
The Future Of Public Transport With Electric Buses
#EVOKPlease takes a deep dive into the world of electric buses in the public transportation systems of Delhi and Pune. These bustling cities have implemented e-buses as a means of reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. The episode explores the innovative features of these e-buses, including their quiet, clean, and connected design. Also watch […]
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By Danish Alam
10 Aug 2023
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An Electric Assembly: How EVs Are Manufactured
In this episode of #EVOKPlease, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing process of electric vehicles, with a focus on the innovative techniques used by Hop Electric in Jaipur. From the initial design and prototyping stages, to the assembly line and final testing, viewers will get an inside look at how Hop Electric, a […]
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By Danish Alam
26 Jul 2023
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Bhagirath’s Biogas Breakthrough
Watch how biogas has put a village in Maharashtra on a track to become the state’s first carbon neutral village. In search of better opportunities, people emigrate from villages to cities and end up getting exploited. But if they are provided with job opportunities within their villages, then they will be able to lead a […]
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By Danish Alam
25 Jul 2023
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The Weight of Freight: Navigating Last Mile Connectivity
Around 39 per cent of all registered vehicles in India are freight vehicles, whose emissions account for 30 to 50 per cent of the total road transport carbon emissions. Therefore, there is a need to systematically electrify freight transportation if India has to meet its EV targets of 2030. In this episode of EV OK […]
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By Danish Alam
15 Jul 2023
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India to soon launch new scheme for livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy
The Centre will soon come up with a scheme that will enable people to have easy access to livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy (DRE) technology such as those using solar and wind energy. “There is already a lot of work happening on the ground and our scheme could benefit lakhs of families across the […]
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By LMB Staff
23 May 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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Agriculture Highlights Premium Stories
Turning emissions into income: How carbon credits unlock new opportunities for Indian farmers
An absolute necessity for survival now is a world where carbon emissions decide whether an organisation or a company is worth investing in. It’s only logical, then, that carbon offsets be treated as essential a parameter as the stock valuation of the companies. In that regard, the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 recognised carbon as a […]
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By Danish Alam
11 Mar 2023
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Why throw it away when you can dry it?
According to a UN report, about 40 per cent of food produced gets wasted every year in India due to an inefficient supply chain system.“This scenario where on one hand there is excess food available and on the other people are dying of hunger, is not acceptable. We need to merge them. Why isn’t there […]
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By Danish Alam
03 Mar 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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Agriculture Clean Energy Climate Change
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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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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#WeForNature Air Pollution Clean Energy
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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Curtail new fossil fuel deals
Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi, a climate activist from Nigeria, educates people about the adverse impacts of fossil fuels and how they increase air pollution. To fight climate change, his only ask is to end the licensing of new oil contracts.  “We just have been saying stop licensing new oil deals, stop the over-reliance on oil and […]
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By LMB Staff
08 Dec 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Clean Energy
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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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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Fighting California’s drought with solar panels
Turlock Irrigation District (TID) in California is about to launch an experiment, called Project Nexus, to cover California’s canals and aqueducts with solar panels. In a conversation with LetMeBreathe, Josh Weimer, External Affairs Manager, TID says, “Project Nexus is really the proof of concept for an academic research paper that was initiated by two individuals […]
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By Payel Sen
22 Sep 2022
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Delhi leads in ease of EV adoption in the country
In the past one year, Delhi has seen an increase in the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) and the biggest reason for that upswing are the policies of the Delhi government which is promoting and incentivising the usage of EVs. The sales of EVs have soared by 40 per cent since the implementation of electric […]
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By Sahil Sharma
20 Sep 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Climate Change
This project is the future of energy systems
There is no denying that to mitigate the disastrous impact of climate change the human dependence on fossil fuels needs to change. And what could be the best alternative energy source other than solar power? However, incentivising people to build the infrastructure for it still remains a challenge. Perhaps that’s what instigated furniture giant IKEA […]
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By Payel Sen
29 Aug 2022
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Cookies to keep your and the planet’s health in check
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 Payel Sen
13 Aug 2022
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The ever-changing EV landscape of India
According to reports, the total annual sales of different types of electric vehicles such as battery electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles in 2019 crossed over the two-million-vehicle mark. Despite the pandemic and economic slowdown, the outlook for electric vehicles (EVs) remains promising due to the rapid pace of innovation. Rapid charging within a few […]
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By Irfan Khan
12 Aug 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Campaign
The new buzz in the Indian EV market
Have you been thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV) for a long time? But before you do your research, you may want to know what’s happening in this market around the country.   LetMeBreathe is here to give you a download. Here are the four latest trends and updates from the world of electric vehicles. […]
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By Sahil Sharma
09 Aug 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Climate Change
An innovation in storing extra electricity
Some of us started thinking that the climate crisis is sort of avoided because we are not looking at a four degree rise in temperature in the next 100 years. But it’s going to come down to 2.5 degrees, which is still going to be a nightmare for the entire human race, said Vijay Prateik, […]
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By Payel Sen
02 Aug 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Climate Change
India’s solar superhero
“Do not expect the government to find the solution, find your own solutions,” said the 78-year-old eco warrior from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  If eco warriors were to be considered the new superheroes then Dwarkadesh Suresh aka Solar Suresh would be an ideal candidate. With over 50 years of work experience in various industries such as […]
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By Payel Sen
11 Jul 2022
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#WeForNature Air Pollution Building A Clean Future
Delhi on course to become the EV capital of India
In a virtual conference, organised by LetMebreathe recently, several experts got together to discuss the preparedness of Delhi to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) as a desired mode of transportation. The conference, ‘The road to EV – From Policy to Action’, witnessed a free-wheeling discussion between EV users, policy experts and urban planners on Delhi’s […]
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By suchamojo
04 Jul 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Renewable Energy
Going the solar way
On a blue rooftop of an apartment in Chennai, a five kilowatt solar panel is harnessed. The brain behind the sustainable step was none other than Singer Chinmayi Sripada. Unable to convince her own house owners to install the panels, Chinmayi took a chance with her in-laws to go off-grid. “It’s been easily four and […]
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By Payel Sen
24 Jun 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Renewable Energy
Solar energy: Your way towards sustainability
With the ever growing energy demand and the need to mitigate climate change, a reliable, cost-effective, and everlasting renewable energy source is the need of the hour. Solar energy, among other renewable sources of energy, has been inching its way up as a promising energy source to manage long-term energy crises. The sun emits enough […]
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By Payel Sen
24 May 2022