Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
Amitabh Sinha
Amitabh Sinha is Deputy Editor at The Indian Express. He writes on Environment, Climate Change, Water, Science and Technology, Space and Nuclear affairs, and related stuff. He has worked with PTI, Reuters, and BBC before joining The Indian Express in 2007. Amitabh has a PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, New Delhi, and a Masters in Public Administration from National University of Singapore.
More From Amitabh Sinha - Page 20
Don’t ask developing nations to act, let developed ones reach net zero by 2030: India at COP27Subscriber Only
November 15, 2022 03:03 IST
All scientific assessments suggest that the current action plans of the countries will not be able to deliver the kind of emission cuts required to keep global temperatures from rising beyond 1.5 degree Celsius from pre-industrial times.
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
Asian region warmed faster than global average in 2021: WMO reportSubscriber Only
November 14, 2022 14:30 IST
The State of Climate in Asia report also says that the economic losses from the consequent extreme weather events like floods and droughts amounted to more than US$ 35 billion in 2021, including at least US$ 7.5 billion in India.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
‘India a platform for new nuclear technologies… I see a very bright future’: IAEA chief Rafael Mariano GrossiSubscriber Only
November 14, 2022 08:40 IST
In an interview with The Indian Express at COP27, Grossi spoke about the current situation in Ukraine where a large nuclear power plant has been turned into one of the riskiest battlefields, why many countries were still opting for nuclear energy, and how nuclear energy was integral to any clean energy transition.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
India to unveil its long-term low-carbon strategies todaySubscriber Only
November 14, 2022 04:16 IST
Under the Paris Agreement, countries are mandated to submit long-term action plans with estimated low-emission pathways till 2050 that are consistent with the global goal of keeping temperature rise within 1.5 degree or 2 degree Celsius from pre-industrial times.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
War a catalyst for expansion of nuke energy: IAEA chiefSubscriber Only
November 14, 2022 04:15 IST
Asked whether the war in Ukraine, particularly the threats of use of a nuclear weapon or the risk of damage to a nuclear facility, was dampening interest in nuclear power, Grossi said the reverse seemed to be happening.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Misfire of BrahMos missile not cause for any specific concern: IAEASubscriber Only
November 14, 2022 03:40 IST
On March 9, a BrahMos cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads was accidentally fired and landed well within Pakistani territory.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
At COP27, India bats for phase-down of all fossil fuels and not just coalSubscriber Only
November 13, 2022 10:17 IST
India also called out the duplicity of the developed countries, arguing that selective labelling of some energy sources as ‘green’ had no basis in science.
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from spaceSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 08:01 IST
The Methane Alert and Response System, or MARS, will integrate data from a large number of existing and future satellites that have the ability to detect methane emission events anywhere in the world, and send out notifications to the relevant stakeholders to act on it.
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
Biden apologises for US pullout from Paris Agreement under Trump; no breakthrough on loss and damage, talks pushed to ministerial meetsSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 03:48 IST
The European Union, which is in favour of addressing loss and damage through existing financial architectures, said any breakthrough on this issue was expected only during the ministerial meetings next week.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
Use Montreal Protocol-type framework to reduce methane fast, says expertSubscriber Only
November 11, 2022 15:58 IST
Zaelke, founder president of the Washington-based Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, has been working on strategies that can have a quick impact on the steadily rising temperatures.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
With CO2 emission likely to rise, 1.5°C target getting tougher, finds reportSubscriber Only
November 11, 2022 04:30 IST
At current trends, there was at least a 50 per cent chance that the 1.5 degree Celsius temperature target would be exceeded in the next nine years, the Global Carbon Project, which comes up with country level estimates of CO2 emissions every year during the climate conference, said.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
India, other developing nations ask developed countries to ramp up quantum of climate financeSubscriber Only
November 10, 2022 13:21 IST
India, speaking on behalf of the Like Minded Developing Countries, said that the $100 billion per year amount, promised way back in 2009, was not just “miniscule” but had not even been delivered yet
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Asked to contribute for loss and damage, India, China say ready but onus on developed world firstSubscriber Only
November 10, 2022 04:30 IST
Several countries, particularly the small island-states, have been demanding that they should be compensated for losses they suffer due to climate disasters.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
With discusions over loss and damage on COP27 agenda, European nations pitch inSubscriber Only
November 09, 2022 12:27 IST
At least three European nations -- Germany, Austria and Belgium -- announced new commitments for loss and damage, totalling a little more than 220 million euros.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Zero tolerance for greenwashing, UN chief Guterres warns companiesSubscriber Only
November 08, 2022 23:02 IST
“We must have zero tolerance for net-zero greenwashing,” Guterres said while launching the report of an expert group he had formed last year to suggest measures to prevent greenwashing by private corporations and other non-state actors.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Red flags over ‘greenwashing’ at COP27 — what is it?Subscriber Only
November 08, 2022 20:34 IST
Greenwashing as a practice is prevalent enough to create concerns over climate goals getting completely undermined, and was considered serious enough for the UN Secretary General to set up an expert group solely to look into this. What is greenwashing, and why is it dangerous? We explain.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Early Warning System for the entire world in next five yearsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2022 05:19 IST
The programme, launched by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, envisages an investment of $ 3.1 billion between now and 2027 to create the infrastructure and build capacities in early warning systems.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
COP27 discusses funds for poorer nations to tackle climate disasters. But who will pay, and howSubscriber Only
November 07, 2022 20:17 IST
Money is at the heart of every response measure that needs to be taken to fight climate change. The needs are at least a couple of orders of magnitude higher than what is currently available or pledged. Here is what is happening.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
COP27 includes ‘loss and damage’ in main agenda: History of, debate around, demandSubscriber Only
November 07, 2022 15:10 IST
What is the issue of loss and damage for climate change, why are rich countries resisting the demand, and what efforts have been made on this front so far? After COP27, what is next?
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
COP27: Bright start to UN climate meet with inclusion of loss & damage to formal agendaSubscriber Only
November 07, 2022 12:36 IST
However, this was just the first step as it might be several years before money actually begins to flow in to compensate poorer countries for the damages they suffer due to climate disasters.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
COP27: 1st time, compensating poor nations for climate disasters on the tableSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 19:39 IST
The issue of loss and damage, as it is referred to in the climate negotiations, was included in the formal main agenda of the climate conference for the first time ever, after being discussed in a separate track for years.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
2022 likely to be fifth or sixth warmest year on record: World Meteorological OrganizationSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 17:30 IST
The warmest year on record so far has been 2016, when the global mean temperatures were measured to be about 1.28 degree Celsius higher than pre-industrial times. For 2022, the WMO estimates it to be about 1.15 degree Celsius higher than pre-industrial times.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
As Ukraine war, energy crisis threaten gains, climate huddle begins today in Egypt townSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 04:18 IST
This year’s UN climate summit, known as COP27, is being held under the shadow of an ongoing war in Europe, which, among other things, is contributing to a serious economic downturn and the straining of countries’ capabilities to urgently respond to the climate crisis.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
The harvest of polluted airSubscriber Only
November 05, 2022 04:15 IST
It’s the time again when stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana triggers emergency responses in Delhi. But the pollution is not the product of farm practices alone — the weather also plays a key role.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
Before COP27, a status checkSubscriber Only
November 02, 2022 05:40 IST
The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference begins on Sunday. As climate challenges turn steeper, what steps are likely at the conference? What role will the Ukraine war play?
Wed, Nov 02, 2022Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us