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October 12 - October 18, 2022

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Dear readers,

The Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record. The monsoon period in India is changing and may have to be redefined.

This week we learn how global warming will impact Indian states and where India’s climate hotspots are.

India’s iron and steel sector can reduce its emissions further but it needs planning, technology and funds.

India is making a green push for second-generation bioethanol.

Despite setting an emission target of Net Zero by 2070, India still has 99 coal projects in the pipeline – a 36% underutilised coal capacity in existing mines.

With COP 27 approaching, journalists may join CSE’s media briefing on November 3, to learn what is on the agenda for the climate summit.

EXTREME WEATHER TRACKER

Cyclone brewing? Conditions favourable, wait and watch for next 48 hours, say experts, 18 October 2022 Read More

Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record, 17 October 2022

COMMENTARIES

Can the ‘gist’ city climate plan secure a resilient future for Chennai?, 17 October 2022

The hasty of putting up draft, seeking public opinion raises doubts about seriousness of planners

India’s green push for second-generation bioethanol, 14 October 2022

Could diversify feedstock basket, help secure long-term sustainability with improved economics

Make steel future-ready, 14 October 2022

We can emit even less than what we do today; it needs planning, technology & funds

Can carbon capture be new hope for mitigating CO2 emissions?, 13 October 2022

NTPC Vindhyachal implements carbon capture technology

CLIMATE NEWS | SCIENCE| IMPACTS| POLITICS

Can fast-moving glaciers contribute to sea-level rise?, 18 October 2022

Sea-level rise depends on how meltwater drainage operates and modulates the speeds of glaciers

Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?, 14 October 2022

Flora and fauna of the Galápagos could assist reseed failing ecosystems and maintain the region’s fisheries

Net Zero by 2070: India still has 99 coal projects in pipeline, 14 October 2022

India has a 36% underutilised coal capacity in existing mines

Device made for the Moon may aid in carbon sequestration on Earth, 14 October 2022

A pocket-sized device intended for use on the Moon could soon play a key role in Japan’s ambitious plans to sequester carbon dioxide

Africa needs $25 billion per year for universal access to clean energy: IEA, 13 October 2022

As much as $22 billion per year is needed for electricity connections alone

Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables, 12 October 2022

World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements

As world converges for an African CoP, the continent’s east bets on geothermal, 12 October 2022

Ethiopia, Kenya are actively making efforts to generate geothermal power; but experts have concerns

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