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Why Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreBetween India and the EU: A Carbon Gap and the FTA Bridge Syllabus GS 2 ● India-EU ● Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Why in the News The article highlights how India’s election regulations lag behind digital campaigning realities. Using the Bihar Assembly election as a case study, it shows that third-party actors outspend official parties, …
Read MoreIndia’s Carbon Emission Growth Slows in 2025 Why in the News ? The Global Carbon Project reported that India’s greenhouse gas emissions grew by only 1.4% in 2025, significantly lower than last year’s 4%. The slowdown is attributed to favourable monsoon conditions reducing cooling demand and a strong rise in clean energy transitions. Key Findings …
Read MoreAsia’s Carbon Capture Drive Threatens Climate Targets Why in the News? A new Climate Analytics report warns that Asia’s dependence on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could lead to 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, undermining the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal and locking the region into fossil fuel dependence. This situation parallels concerns …
Read MoreWildfires Reversing Gains in Global Air Quality Why in the News ? The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report highlights that wildfires in Canada and the U.S. have drastically increased air pollution levels, reversing decades of progress in reducing particulate matter pollution, and posing severe threats to life expectancy and human health. Findings of …
Read MoreRenewable Energy Boom Fails to Curb Fossil Use Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Renewable Energy GS Paper – 3 Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS ? The world added a record 582 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024, yet fossil fuel consumption continues to rise, keeping greenhouse gas emissions at record levels. …
Read MoreBRICS Nations Reject EU’s Carbon Border Tax Why in the News? BRICS nations have strongly condemned the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), calling it unilateral, discriminatory, and unfair. This marks their toughest stance yet against climate-linked trade measures that affect developing economies’ competitiveness and development goals. BRICS Statement on Climate Measures: BRICS nations, …
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