In Short : The UK has called on global nations to remain committed to climate goals despite the US withdrawal from key agreements. This stance underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating climate change. While the US exit poses challenges, the UK’s leadership could help maintain momentum. Its impact on COP30 will depend on […]
World is heading for 2.4°C to 2.8°C warming: State of the climate ahead of Cop27 – EQ Mag Pro
In the two weeks ahead of the Cop27 summit in Egypt, every group of climate wonks has a report out on the state of the play. Overwhelmed? We’ve got you covered. This year as every year, they show that climate action is off the pace. But don’t switch off. The trends are worth a closer […]
World needs extra $1.3 trln energy investment by 2030: JP Morgan – EQ Mag Pro
LONDON : The world needs to find $1.3 trillion of incremental investment by 2030 to boost all types of energy output and infrastructure from renewables to oil and gas to avoid an energy crunch, U.S. bank JP Morgan said in its first annual energy outlook. “Our main finding is that by 2030, energy demand growth […]
World to have over 115 mn energy-efficient buildings in 2022 – EQ Mag Pro
As energy costs spike, the number of buildings globally deploying smart building technologies will reach 115 million in 2026, from 45 million in 2022, a new report showed on Monday. This growth of over 150 per cent reflects increasing demand for energy efficiency from businesses and residents alike, according to a new study from Juniper […]
India’s installed renewable energy capacity reached fourth largest in the world – EQ Mag Pro
Most of the renewable energy projects in the country are being set up by private sector developers selected through transparent bidding. New Delhi: With many initiatives and achievements, India has reached so far in the field of renewable energy. According to the 2021 statics, India’s installed renewable energy capacity is the fourth largest in the […]
India’s solar power efforts an example to world: Prince Charles
London : whose solar power efforts are an example to the world, has a vital role to play in the global search for nature-based and technology-driven solutions which are critical to accelerating the move towards a zero carbon future, Britain’s Prince Charles said on Wednesday. The 72-year-old heir to the British throne and environmental campaigner, […]
The Battery Is Ready to Power the World
After a decade of rapidly falling costs, the rechargeable lithium-ion battery is poised to disrupt industries Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries were first commercially used in hand-held camcorders in 1991. Laptops soon followed. A decade later, batteries enabled the rise of tech titans such as Apple Inc. by powering smartphones and wearable devices, then made their way […]
Chinese Electric Cars Will Take Over The World – If We Let Them
A few years ago, the cars coming out of China were the object of derision. They were either obvious copies of popular Western models, or they were utterly ridiculous. The Land Wind X7 was the spitting image of a Range Rover Evoque, the CH Auto Lithia Sports bore an uncanny resemblance to the Audi R8, […]
Solar case: US appeals against WTO panel’s ruling in favour of India
The US has challenged this ruling in the WTO’s Appellate Body, which is above the dispute settlement panel. A ruling given by the WTO’s dispute settlement panel on renewable energy or the solar sector in favour of India has been challenged by the US in the upper body of the World Trade Organization. In June, […]
Why electricity supplied to Electric Vehicles in India is not so green
Depending on country’s electricity-generation sources, electric vehicles are largely not emissions-free in most of the countries. Electric Vehicles (EVs) seemed like a solution to growing pollution by emissions and heavy oil imports. The Union Budget 2019 by the NDA-led government has tried to promote both the indigenous manufacturing of EVs and purchase benefits with tax […]