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Average Global Sea Levels Much Higher Than Assumed in Coastal Assessments: Report
A new report by Nature revealed that global sea levels are about 30 cm higher than the estimates in 99% of the global coast hazard assessments. The research conducted by Katharina Seeger, PhD researcher and Dr. Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Associate Professor at Wageningen University in the Netherlands stated that this underestimation happened because the assessment failed to correctly evaluate actual sea level measurements.
Near 100% electrification of Indian Railways strengthens domestic energy security amidst West Asia conflict
As conflict intensifies between Iran, Israel, and the US, India finds itself in a fix. With nearly 90% of its crude oil imported, India’s vulnerability to disruptions in West Asia has reached a critical tipping point.
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Oil, gas projects take 15 years to take off now: Report
Global oil and gas prices continue to rise as the war between US-Israel and Iran continues. With energy exports from West Asia on pause, and oil ships and energy facilities being attacked, production and transportation of oil and gas has stopped across the Gulf.
India’s EV sector attracted ₹2.23 lakh crore investment in 5 years, but huge financing gap remains: Report
India’s EV trajectory is growing rapidly. It is being supported by a significant surge in capital, attracting approximately ₹2.23 lakh crore in realized investments between 2020 and 2025. However, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) warns that this is only 18% of the ₹12.5 lakh crore required to meet India’s 2030 electrification targets.
Lack of data on urban heat makes it difficult for Indian businesses to adapt: Experts
As the winter gives way to spring, parts of India, especially urban areas, are already facing spikes in day time temperatures. Extreme urban heat is now a major problem across the subcontinent, and it is now affecting economic sectors as well.
India’s Energy Transition Advancing Across States, but Progress Remains Uneven: Report
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember revealed that India's transition towards clean energy is advancing unevenly across states, with different regions making progress at different parts of the transition.
Coffee supply in Global South hit due to rising temperatures: Report
Coffee, one of the most loved beverages across the world, is now in the crosshairs of climate change. Rising temperatures are harmful for coffee production, and climate change is increasing the number of days with coffee-harming temperatures, found a new report by Climate Central.
