The Union Budget for 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 23rd July 2024, strongly emphasises renewable energy. The government has introduced several measures to boost clean energy development, particularly in the solar, wind, and hydropower sectors. These initiatives aim to achieve India's environmental targets, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 and ensuring that at least 50% of its electricity requirements are met from renewable sources. The long-term impact of this shift is expected to bring considerable benefits to both the environment and the economy.
At just 21 years old, Garvita Gulhati has already left an indelible mark on the world through her unwavering dedication to water conservation. Hailing from Bengaluru, India, she is the founder of an organization working towards water conservation.
In the busy streets of Kathmandu, there's a hero quietly making a difference. Her name is Sonika Manandhar, and she's on a mission to help our planet and empower women. Sonika studied computer engineering and decided to use her skills to fight climate change. Fueled by a passion for sustainability, Sonika is set on a mission to combat climate change and empower women through her groundbreaking initiative, Green Energy Mobility.
Many of the world's major underground water reserves are being depleted at an alarming rate and in many rural areas, access to clean water remains a significant challenge.
Today, nearly 800 million people in the world lack access to electricity with the majority of those people located in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Bank, these areas are disproportionately affected by energy poverty, leading to millions suffering from indoor air pollution caused by traditional fuel use. In the face of these challenges, Gyanesh Pandey, co-founder of Husk Power Systems, has undertaken a mission to uplift the lives of those living in the shadows of energy poverty.
Let us begin with some facts. Each year, landfills around the world generate 30-70 million tonnes of methane—a gas responsible for trapping heat and warming the atmosphere.
Renewable energy has emerged as the most efficient and environment-friendly option to address energy security concerns and meet future global energy demands.
Of the many declarations made at the COP 28, the one that has caught significant attention is the pledge that over 130 countries took to triple renewable energy capacity, and double the global rate of energy efficiency by 2030.
Nearly a decade ago, Priyanka Bakaya set out on a mission to turn plastic waste into something valuable. Today, her company Renewlogy is making profitable strides by converting non-recyclable plastic into high-value fuels like diesel. Bakaya's story is not just about entrepreneurial success but a testament to human progress in the renewable energy sector.
The Pacific Island nations are among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts, despite contributing less than 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Rising sea levels, increased intensity and frequency of natural disasters, food and water insecurity, and the loss of land and cultural heritage are some of the challenges faced by these communities.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.