The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development & climate experts from academia, civil society, & the government. Through these interviews, we explore Indian energy transitions’ most pressing hurdles & promising opportunities. We look at the role that government, financial markets, social movements, & science plays in transition. Co-hosted by Shreya Jai, a leading energy & climate change reporter and Sandeep Pai, an energy transition researcher ...
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From cow burps to garbage mounds: The Methane Fix | ft. Hisham Mundol
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54:09Methane is often overlooked in the climate change discourse, as against carbon. Methane is over 80 times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 20-year period. Released from sources like livestock, landfills, and leaky oil and gas infrastructure, methane is a tricky problem to solve. In this episode we understand what methane emissio…
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Can Green Hydrogen Drive India’s Clean Energy Future? | ft. Vijay Shekhawat
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51:16Hydrogen is gaining significant traction as a key element in the global and Indian transition to clean energy. However, with different types of hydrogen production—green, grey, and blue—there’s much to unpack. Green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy sources, is widely regarded as the most sustainable option but is very expensive to produce. …
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Catching the Carbon: India's baby steps in CCUS | ft. Atanu Mukherjee
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1:05:00As India eyes its net zero targets, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is becoming central to decarbonizing core industries like steel, cement, and petrochemicals. While the technology holds immense promise, its adoption in India remains limited—hindered by cost concerns and lack of policy clarity. To understand the road ahead, we spok…
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Future-Proofing Indian Businesses: The ESG & Sustainability Imperative | ft. Prarthana Borah
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1:02:14As India transitions toward a low-carbon future, the private sector’s role in embracing sustainability and ESG is paramount. While top corporations lead with ambitious net-zero goals, many small and mid-sized firms are yet to begin their sustainability and ESG journey — held back by data challenges, lack of awareness, and complex disclosure framewo…
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Role of State Owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Mr. Deepak Tandon
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51:17State-Owned Enterprises (SoEs) in the Oil & Gas sector play a critical role in ensuring energy security for the country. They are among the most diversified entities, spanning the entire oil & gas value chain—from upstream to downstream operations. But as India moves toward its net zero goals, the question arises: Can oil & gas SoEs diversify into …
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Role of State Owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Dr. B. Veera Reddy
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1:04:26The role of State-Owned Enterprises (SoEs) in India's energy transition cannot be overstated. SoEs, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), control majority of India’s fossil fuel production and provide millions of jobs across the country. As India accelerates its energy transition, these enterprises will play a crucial role in scaling the rapid depl…
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Role of State owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Mohit Bhargava
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1:14:00India's foray into renewable energy (RE) started with its thermal power giant NTPC Ltd.In the mid-2000s, NTPC, which is also the country's largest power generator, formed a division that would bundle RE with thermal and sell it together. Cut to 20 years later, NTPC has become the first public sector enterprise (PSEs) to publicly list its dedicated …
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Climate Change On Your Plate | ft. Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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57:24Climate crisis unfolding in India will first impact our plates! Farms lands, agri commodities, coastal areas are in ten first line of impact from climate change induced extreme weather conditions. Not only does it spike the cost of food, several researchers say it alters its taste and texture too. Close to 60% of India population is dependent on fa…
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Global South’s G20 Streak: A Turning Point for Climate and Energy Leadership? | ft. Dr. Prabhat Upadhyaya
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51:30The consecutive G20 presidencies of Indonesia (2022), India (2023), Brazil (2024), and South Africa (2025) has resulted in four consecutive G20 presidencies held by emerging economies. This moment is hailed by many as a grand opportunity for Global South countries to make a push on different topics including on energy transition, and climate action…
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Donald Trump is back and so are Climate Fears | ft. Anisha Dutta
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47:39With Donald Trump scheduled to take over as the 47th President of the United States of America, there is widespread anxiety on the impact on global climate action. A climate change denier, Trump is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels and in his last tenure made US exit from the Paris Agreement on climate action. It is feared climate financing will ta…
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Climate Adaptation Challenge for Indian Agriculture | ft. Rishika Pardikar & Rakesh Nannewar
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1:05:00Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change. One way to assist farmers is the District Agro-met Units (DAMUs), a proj…
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Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw
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1:00:10Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse. W…
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New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal
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57:12This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country. But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are th…
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India’s Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora
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50:19Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retir…
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The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh
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58:56Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and cl…
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Accelerating Clean Cooking Revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar
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57:48Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India. India has made significant progress in enhancing access to modern fuels through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders. However, several …
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Going off grid: Greening India's power needs | ft. Dr. Debajit Palit
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1:06:11Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't just a dream—it's the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions are revolutionizing the way we power our lives. To know more, We sat with…
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Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg
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46:09India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance, sound policies and much more. To understand how India can achieve its renewable energy targets, we interviewed Vibhuti Garg, Director of South Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Vibhuti is an ex…
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Gazing into the Crystal Ball: What's next for India's energy transition?
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52:45Season 4 of The India Energy Hour Podcast is here. To kickstart the season, the hosts are here to give a primer on what all to expect in India's journey towards energy transition. It is the year of general elections in India. A lot of policies and political decisions hinge on that. But there is other exciting stuff too. From India's maiden critical…
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COP28: Hits, Misses and Vested Interests | ft. Jacob Koshy
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1:09:35This year’s Conference of Parties (COP28), hosted in the oil-rich UAE, was full of ironies. There were apprehensions over the host, which has oil wells in its backyard. The COP28 President was the CEO of the national oil company. It was expected that at least the rich nations would drive more climate finance. But the negotiations that unfolded over…
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State of the Indian Energy Transition | ft. Aditya Ramji
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1:00:02India’s energy transition is central to global climate action. But where does India’s energy transition stand? What are the key challenges and opportunities in areas such as energy access, clean transportation and critical minerals. To understand the intricate dynamics of India's energy transition journey, we interviewed Aditya Ramji, Director of t…
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Energy Transition: 1 Nation, 28 Pathways | ft. Ann Josey & Rohit Chandra
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1:14:08India's energy transition currently comprises a set of ambitious targets, the pathway for which is yet to be designed. While at the Central level, there are a variety of policies, the real challenge lies in their execution. And at the execution level there are at least 28 different clogs to be taken care of. States will need to play a larger role i…
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From Star Rating to Efficient Fans: Why Energy Efficiency Matters? | ft. Saurabh Kumar
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52:39Energy efficiency in India has become an important focus due to the country's growing energy demands, environmental concerns, and the need to reduce energy costs. Several initiatives and policies have been put in place to enhance energy efficiency across various sectors in India. In this episode, we interviewed Saurabh Kumar, India Head of Global E…
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Coding Climate Action: Can AI save the Earth? | ft. Himanshu Gupta
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1:14:14Climate tech is one of the emerging areas in the technology landscape offering a variety of new-age solutions for adapting to changing climate. Largely unexplored, climate tech has the potential to empower even the grassroot sectors with the ability to forecast and adapt to extreme weather and unprecedented climatic events. In this unique episode, …
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How Green is your Money? | ft. Akshat Rathi
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59:48How many trillions would be required to reach zero? Are global dialogues enough to rake up funds? As countries race to meet their net carbon zero targets, it is the technological solutions and entrepreneurial ventures which could make it a reality. Capitalism has always been the antithesis of climate action. But what happens when you marry them bot…
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India's G20 Presidency: Navigating Complex Geopolitical Waters | ft. Swati D'Souza
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57:51As the G20 host, India deftly managed geopolitics, especially Russia-Ukraine, while driving energy and climate discussions. Topics like renewable energy, critical minerals, and sustainable finance took center stage, likely impacting the upcoming COP summit. India's challenge is finding unity among diverse priorities, addressing resource nationalism…
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India's G20 Presidency: Balancing Energy Security and Climate Goals | ft. Arunabha Ghosh
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52:52India's G20 presidency started amidst major geopolitical events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These events reshaped energy markets and climate policies globally. As energy security considerations took center stage, countries started re-evaluating climate and energy policies. Most countries started looking inward, pushing for policies …
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G20 Special: Will India change the tone for Global Energy Transition? | ft. Sudarshan Varadhan
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1:02:27India has taken over the presidency of G20 at a time when the conventional geopolitics around key sectors is witnessing a shift - be it fossil fuels, climate, financing and several others. While it has provided the country an opportunity to lay a ground for a stronger voice of the Global South in energy transition and climate action, the ongoing tu…
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Tailor Fit Green Energy | ft. Vivek Subramanian
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1:00:03In this episode, Vivek Subramanian - Co-founder and Executive Director of Fourth Partner Energy discusses the market dynamics and trends in the decentralised green energy industry. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of his company. He emphasized on long-term contracts in the decentralised space especially with commercial and indus…
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State of the Indian Power Sector | ft. Abhinav Jindal
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50:47In India, the coal based electricity dominates the power sector. But the country has set ambitious renewable power targets. This will bring about many techno-economic and socio-political changes. For example, Indian state owned enterprises in the power sector may have to redefine themselves, and there will be a need for new financial mechanisms and…
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Changing face of India's Green Energy sector | ft. Srivatsan Iyer
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51:31India's green energy landscape has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a global leader in the clean energy transition. With a growing population, rapid urbanization, and rising energy demands, India recognized the need to diversify its energy sources and reduce its heavy reliance on fossil fuel…
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Heat is On! Can India adapt to warming weather? | ft. Aditya Valiathan Pillai
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1:00:28In recent years, heatwaves in India have become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting. This increase can be attributed to the larger problem of global warming and climate change. Rising greenhouse gas emissions have led to a rise in average global temperatures, which directly contribute to the occurrence and severity of heatwaves. In order to …
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Path to Climate Justice in a Net Zero World | ft. Tejal Kanitkar & Rahul Tongia
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1:28:50For years, multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have relied on integrated assessment models or IAM modelling pathways to achieve global net zero targets. The IPCC reports and IAM pathways have become key drivers of government policy on keeping a lid on global warming in many countries. However, scholars from Global South have a…
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What will it cost to save the planet? | ft. Varad Pande
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1:04:33Climate financing in India is crucial for achieving sustainable development and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The government’s efforts to mobilize climate finance, along with support from international institutions are essential for achieving these goals. In order to understand the complexities and challenges of financing climate change…
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Green Giving: Understanding Climate Philanthropy | ft. Vikas Mehta
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58:38Climate philanthropy globally and in India are starting to play a catalytic role for enabling climate action. They are starting to bet on innovative ideas and projects that enable decarbonisation of key sectors, foster solutions that benefit communities and economies, and bridge the gap between philanthropy and commercial investment. To understand …
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Riding into Climate Action | ft. Vinay Jaju
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42:21Under ‘Move for Earth’ initiative, co-founder of SwitchON Foundation Vinay Jaju cycled over 3,000 km across different states in East India, connecting with farmers, women and youth to address clean air, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. Vinay Jaju is also the co-founder of ONergy and ONskills. He has collaborated with various ministries…
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Emerging economy of Critical Minerals: Are countries prepared? | ft. Dr. Seaver Wang
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56:01To meet global climate targets, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind will need to be deployed at scale. This will mean large-scale mining and processing of critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, which form key components of the solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles required for the energy transit…
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India's Wind Sector: Phoenix or Ashes? | ft. D V Giri
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51:04India's wind energy sector has never had a breezy year for close to a decade now. An early mover in the green energy space, wind energy players relied on tax benefits for initial growth. But as incentives and subsidies faded, so did the fortunes. Recently, in another major policy shift, the bidding regime for the wind sector would undergo significa…
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Rating India’s Climate Action Plan: Going Beyond the Headlines | ft. Ulka Kelkar
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57:28This year marks the starting line for India’s energy transition plan, in line with its Net Zero ambitions. The country has made a range of ambitious announcements starting from renewable energy addition to assertive stand on global climate platforms. Challenges of balancing energy needs versus climate commitments aside; India’s energy transition wo…
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Special Series: Future of Coal & Just Transition - Greening the Steel | Part-3
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47:49A major part of India's energy transition would come from the power sector but for the broader goal of decarbonization, energy-intensive industries need to plan a green future. The steel industry which forms the backbone of the country's infrastructure growth is the foremost industry to plan a transition. The sector which relies on metal mining, dr…
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Coal and Just Transition in Jharkhand | Special Series Part-2
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48:07India has set a net zero target by 2070. If this target is to be achieved, India will have to reduce its reliance on coal. However, decreasing coal production and use is complex as it will impact millions of workers, communities and coal-dependent states. In order to mitigate the impact on workers and communities in coal-dependent states, the state…
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Future of Coal & Just Transition in India | Special Series Part-1
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56:31India's energy transition stands at the crossroads of meeting the nation's rising energy demand and pressure at the global front to reduce emissions. Having now committed to a low carbon development plan and a net zero target year, all eyes are on India to declare the expiry date of coal. To get a ringside understanding of this complex issue, we in…
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COP27: Conversation to Concrete Action? | Episode 33
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48:47The upcoming COP27 is expected to set the tone for developing economies to strengthen their climate-focused demands from the developed world. Adaptation solutions, loss and damage funds, and enhanced climate financing are likely to be the focus areas. Though the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war and impending recession might impact negotiations, it …
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Climate Readiness: State of Play in Indian States | Episode 32
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1:03:13For any meaningful climate action in India, the 28 Indian states and 8 union territories will have to play a crucial role. They have to maintain nodes of implementation of climate plans. But are the states ready to embrace the national and international ambitions of climate action? Could pushing central targets lead to more tussle between centre an…
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Energy Storage: The Catalyst to India's Energy Transition | Episode 31
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53:38If India wants to achieve its net zero goal by 2070, energy storage technologies will have to play a crucial role. From battery to pump storage, several different technologies are now commercially available in 5 countries and several others are at the R&D stage. They would all need to be deployed at a scale several magnitudes higher than today as I…
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Is India walking the talk on its Climate Promises? | Episode 30
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48:25As COP27 inches closer, the promises and commitments made during the last global climate conference are under scrutiny. India which was the biggest surprise, thanks to its Net Zero target year announcement has been under the scanner for laying out its climate plans. The Union Cabinet recently approved India's Nationally Determined Contributions whi…
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Communicating Climate: Demystifying vs Greenwashing | Episode 29
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52:24Talking about climate change, especially in the developing world, is no longer a topic of so-called "academic interest". There are now multitudes of issues involved, countless lobbies on both sides of the debate and largely uninformed public. Climate communication in such a scenario becomes pertinent and as important as the climate issues themselve…
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Plastic Ban, Green Waste & Recycling 500 GW Renewable Energy | Episode 28
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53:13India recently enforced a ban on single-use plastic items across the country. This move will have a ripple effect across several industries, including FMCG. Experts, however, view this as a bold step towards waste management in the country. Of this, an impeding concern is over renewable energy waste. Solar wastes are generated by discarded solar pa…
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Green Energy & Ecology: Land, Farmers & an Endangered Bird | Episode 27
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1:09:57India's renewable energy sector is facing an unusual dilemma - on one side are the ambitious targets set out by the government and on the other are problems and issues that come with rampant growth and increase in size of the industry. One such issue is the GIB or Great Indian Bustard case in Rajasthan and Gujarat where 20 GW of solar and wind powe…
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India's annual summer affair with Coal/Power Crisis | Episode 26
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55:21As it has been happening for years now, coal and power crisis has gripped India yet again. Severe heatwaves caused due to climate crisis coupled with mismatch in coal demand and supply, led to a nationwide power crisis. Electricity distribution utilities are resorting to power cuts, Centre is pushing imported coal and ministries of coal and railway…
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