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From March 2014 to October 2021, India’s installed capacity for solar energy increased more than 18 times, said a press release by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. While addressing the Lok Sabha on December 6, 2021, India’s Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that the […]
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The union budget 2021 as a lot in store for the environment. Apart from clean air, Jal Jeewan Mission, Swachh Bharat 2.0, FM Sitharaman has put a lot of focus on solar energy sector. The Union Budget for 2021-22 has provided an allocation of Rs 2,606 crore for the solar power sector, including both grid-interactive and off-grid projects. […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for each state to have at least one ‘solar city’ whose electricity needs would be met entirely through rooftop solar power. It came in a course of review of the work of the ministries of power and new and renewable energy.  In its statement, Government said, “Instead of looking for a one-size-fits-all […]
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Pollution has been a cause of concern for all Delhiites, more so in the last decade. The exponential increase in pollution has gone unattended to an extent that now we are dealing with a severe climate crisis. Millions of people are dying and sadly the number is increasing day by day. Political parties, irrespective of […]
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By Mishika Singh
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In the wake of escalating concerns surrounding environmentally detrimental practices, the spotlight is increasingly shifting towards green finance—a pivotal force driving positive change. Green finance encompasses loans and investments strategically designed to foster environmentally friendly initiatives, ranging from the acquisition of sustainable goods and services to the development of eco-conscious infrastructure In a nutshell, green […]
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By Naziya Parveen
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A building can gain heat from various sources and one of the easiest ways to cool it, is turning the roof into a green roof. Green roofs, often dubbed as ‘vegetated heavens’ or ‘living oases,’ are not your ordinary rooftops. A rooftop transformed into a flourishing ecosystem, boasting a waterproofing membrane as its guardian, a […]
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By Naziya Parveen
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Anyone and everyone who has a penny invested in climate change is looking forward to the much-awaited Conference of Parties (COP), which will take place in the Expo City, Dubai, from November 30 to December 12. Everyone is invested in climate change as it affects each one of us– from policymakers to governments, communities to […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
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This year, we saw several climate disasters from all over the world, with flash floods dominating countries like India, the USA, Spain, the UAE, Kenya, and droughts gripping Canada, South America, and Australia. The year 2023 was also declared the hottest year ever recorded. Not surprising that a recent report has highlighted the impact of […]
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By LMB Staff
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As the Climate Week unfurled in New York, it serves as a reminder to revisit the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest scientific assessment—a resounding alarm for global action. The urgency has never been more palpable. The climate crisis has dealt extensive damage, while global greenhouse gas emissions stubbornly linger at dangerous levels. It […]
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By LMB Staff
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While addressing the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort, highlighted the role India is playing in the fight against climate change. As India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, the role of the country in fighting climate change too was talked about. “We have put forth […]
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By LMB Staff