The real estate sector in India is expected to reach a market size of US$1 trillion by 2030. This means that there will be a huge increase in the carbon footprint of the sector. Currently, buildings in the country account for 40% of the total energy consumption, 30% raw material use, 20% water use, and …
The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change is a body of the United Nation responsible for studying climate change and designing a global response to it. From time to time, IPCC publishes its latest findings in its annual reports. The Special Report on Climate Change and Land addresses greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes in land-based ecosystems, land …
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Most South Asian countries have been exploring sustainable alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, mostly to sustain their rapid economic growth and rising energy demand. The geographical locations of these countries make them extremely vulnerable to global climate change, however, this fact also gives them access to a variety of renewable …
A report on e-waste generation worldwide was presented by the United Nations (UN) at the World Economic Forum, in January 2019. It pointed out that the e-waste stream reached 48.5 MT (million tonnes) worldwide, in 2018, and that this figure is expected to double if no action is taken. Currently, untreated e-waste represents about 70% …
Coal is currently the biggest power generator globally and it is also the biggest source of carbon emissions. With the current climate emergency, a number of countries in the world are experiencing a transition away from coal-based power. In this transition process, the countries have set targets to improve energy security, mitigate climate change, and …
Despite decades of warnings and scientific proof, measures to address the climate crisis are not going far enough. Although the goal remains to ensure that the average temperature of the planet in 2100 is no more than 1.5℃ to 2℃ above pre-industrial levels, experts claim that we are currently on track for a 3° or …
The hydropower industry in India is the 7th largest producer of hydroelectric power in the world. Currently, the public sector accounts for 92.5% of India’s hydroelectric power production, but private sector investments are severely lagging. This lag has prompted government officials to finally give hydropower some policy attention. The segment has faced various challenges such …
Drought in a country can kill crops, contribute to numerous natural disasters, and cause wildfires to spread at a catastrophic pace that can devastate communities. In India, agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest summer monsoon season for irrigation. A deficit of this monsoon can cause severe water shortages and below-average crop yields. According to …
Wind energy accounts for nearly 10% of India\’s total installed power generation capacity. Industries are currently spending a lot of money on electricity every month and can now reduce between 25% to 45% (percentage varies depending on state and consumption) on monthly electricity expenditure by shifting to wind power. WHAT IS THE AREA REQUIRED FOR …
Solar energy is an important source of renewable energy that is currently being harnessed using a wide range of ever-evolving technologies. One such emerging technology is the use of solar energy to power Light Emitting Diode (LED) street lights. Since solar power is a clean, inexhaustible, and affordable means of electricity, our reliance on it …
