The Durban conference in December 2011 marked a breakthrough in international efforts to combat climate change. The EU and India played a key role in final negotiations that unlocked the pact on the last morning of the conference. Together, we found the compromise that provided the basis to launch negotiations on a new global legal framework for climate action that the world so badly needs.
Life in the land of the dead – 8 January 2012, DNA
Marubhoomi, the Sanskrit word for desert, means ‘land of the dead’. A cursory glance at any desert would make you believe this term fits well. Vast stretches of sand dunes are dotted with tiny specks of lifeless green. There are mirages that look like water, but there’s not a drop to drink.
Dead Sea may vanish completely soon: Scientists – 7 January 2012, The Economic Times
The Dead Sea had almost disappeared once some 120,000 years ago and the way it’s water levels are declining, the giant lake may not survive another significant period of drought in the Middle East, scientists have warned.
India’s forest cover falling: Study – 7 January 2012, The Economic Times
India’s forest cover has declined by 367 sq km between 2007 and 2009. While the figure may not seem alarming, it runs counter to the impression that afforestation and conservation programmes are yielding results.
India’s Climate Change Choices – 7 January 2012, The Times of India
The greatest problem facing India is global warming. War, internal subversion and a global economic meltdown are all very serious threats, but they can be stopped or contained. Global warming, on the other hand, seems unstoppable and uncontainable. The outcome of the Durban summit on climate change suggests it is already too late to prevent the two degrees Celsius temperature increase that scientists say is the maximum tolerable.
Adnani Group commissions country’s largest solar project – 6 January 2012, Economic Times
Diversified Adani Group announced the commissioning of country’s largest 40 mw solar power plant in Kutch district Gujarat. For India’s largest private thermal power producer, the Solar Power Plant marks Adani’s first big foray in the renewable energy sector.
Germany eyes tie-up in reneable energy – 6 January 2012, IBN Live
Even As India is grappling with protests over the Koodankulam nuclear power plant, Germany is working out a plan to attain self-sufficiency in renewable energy and is seeking India’s cooperation.
Indian Industry pollution blankets Terai in fog – 6 January 2012, Republic the Week
The dense fog over the Nepal Terai in the second and third weeks of December 2011 took a total of 40 lives because of the resultant cold wave it caused. The trend has followed for the past two decades as dense fog and cold wave claim several lives every year, with the poor always in the frontline.
Climate Conversations – India’s back to the wall at Durban – 6 January 2012, Alert Net News (Reuters)
Of all the baffling goings-on at the recent climate change conference in Durban, what bewildered me most was the position of India. As traditional alliances appeared to fade and new emerge, India appeared allied to the blockers rather than the movers.
Shimla MC to harness solar energy to cut energy consumption – 5 January 2012, The Economic Times
With a view to save electricity and increase energy efficiency as well as harness solar energy for various purposes in the city, the Shimla Municipal Corporation will soon implement a solar city plan here.
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