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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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India Focus: Floating Solar Generates Energy and Jobs

Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal
India’s largest floating solar power project is expected to be commissioned in May 2021 in Telangana. Other states are also developing floating solar projects. A new case study examines the direct employment potential across the floating solar project development cycle.

Financing E-mobility in India: Stakeholder-Driven Solutions

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

As the world’s third largest oil importer and the fifth largest automobile market, India is signaling a shift to electric mobility. However, to grow the nascent EV market, financing is critical.

India Calls for Increased Clean Energy Investment

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra
India, the world’s fourth largest renewable energy market, needs to significantly scale up investment if it has to meet its goals of increasing renewable energy capacity.

Plans for Expanding Clean Energy in India’s Villages

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra
With pilots starting this month, Hariyali Green Village Plans, developed by NRDC and partner, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), aim to demonstrate a model to transform village energy use in India by making clean energy available and affordable while improving…

The Road to Recovery with India’s First Green Window

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Anjali Jaiswal, Douglass Sims
As India prepares its recovery from the COVID-19 induced slowdown, a huge strategic opportunity lies in revitalizing the economy with investment in green infrastructure.