Boosting Domestic Oil Production: An Urgent Need for Energy Security India must intensify efforts to increase domestic oil production to address its heavy import dependence, which currently stands at 88%. The recent fluctuation in global oil prices—briefly spiking to $81 a barrel before settling around $67 following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and a…
By Janoo Motiani India’s green job market is expanding rapidly, driven by the country’s focus on sustainability and various government initiatives. Businesses are increasingly creating new job opportunities across sectors like farming, eco-tourism, and renewable energy to promote sustainable practices. However, a lack of green expertise remains a global challenge, potentially slowing climate action. STEM…
KPMG has unveiled a new report titled “KPMG global tech report: Energy insights” that explores the digital transformation journey of the energy sector at a time of unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The report examines how energy leaders can harness advanced technologies, data capabilities, and strategic foresight to drive the next wave of innovation. Drawing insights from an…
AI is no longer a novelty—it’s a power-hungry force reshaping industries while quietly amassing an energy footprint that rivals nations. The numbers are staggering: a single AI-generated image can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone, and producing 1,000 such images emits carbon equivalent to driving four miles in a gas-powered car. Meanwhile, text…
Germany’s recent decision to disassemble a major wind farm while simultaneously expanding an adjacent open-pit lignite coal mine underscores the vicious hypocrisy of the Global North when it comes to actual action by governments on the climate crisis. Once again, the developing world is confronted by a paradox of environmental advocacy and contradictory actions by…
On May 4, the Tata Group took a significant step toward sustainability by introducing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage, as a Vistara flight successfully completed a wide-body domestic flight from Delhi to Mumbai. The flight utilized a blend of 17% SAF and 83% conventional jet fuel. Following suit, AirAsia India, a subsidiary of Air India…
