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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.

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Driving Ambition, Action, and Equity at COP28 (Part 2)

Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Joe Thwaites, Shruti Shukla, Jennifer Skene, Prima Madan, Pete Budden, Yvette Cabrera

At COP28, countries, companies, investors, and other decision-makers sent a clear signal to spur greater action now and increase ambition this decisive decade.

More States Adopt Building Energy Codes in India

Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan
In a boost for energy efficient buildings, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan adopted the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 last month. Building energy codes are effective tools to ensure energy efficiency in the construction and operation of buildings.

Discussing Climate Friendly Cooling in India

Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan, Sameer Kwatra
To discuss what lies ahead for achieving climate friendly cooling, NRDC and TERI are organizing a high-level brainstorming event this week, with the participation of expert stakeholders representing the government, industry, academia and financial institutions.

New Health Report Urges Air Pollution Reduction in India

Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan, Dr. Vijay Limaye

As climate change–fueled extreme heat and air pollution problems compound and intensify in India, coordinated mitigation solutions are needed to cut climate-warming emissions and reduce harmful air pollution exposures.

India Celebrates Energy Conservation Day

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan
India has taken strong strides on its clean energy transition. While India's energy needs are expected to grow, energy efficiency can help meet them cost-effectively while leaving a better environment for the next generation.

Changing the Climate for the Vulnerable: Call for Action

Expert BlogInternationalSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan

As the world looks to step up efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions to avert catastrophic climate change, across the world hundreds of millions of people with a negligible carbon footprint continue to suffer the devastating effects of ever more…

World Ozone Day: The Global Effort to Save the Planet

Expert BlogInternationalSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan

Celebrating the World Ozone Day, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, released an action plan for implementing climate friendly cooling in the country.

Constructing Change with Building Energy Codes in India

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan

By 2030, India will have added nearly one billion square meters of new commercial floor space--more than the land area of New York City and Washington D.C combined. Building smart from the start is a real opportunity to reduce emissions…

All Eyes on India’s Plan for the Kigali Amendment

Expert BlogIndia, InternationalSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan

As parties to the Montreal Protocol are gathering virtually for the second part of the Open-Ended Working Group meeting this week, India is in the spotlight. Although India is already taking action on climate friendly cooling, it is now one…