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This year, recent cyclones in Asia like Ditwah and Senyar, which claimed more than 1,600 lives, became more intense due to human-induced climate change. This was the central finding of an analysis by the World Weather Attribution.

It will lower system costs, cut emissions, and enhance energy security by reducing reliance on…

One of the best ways to reach net-zero goals is to plant and restore forests. Benefits range from greater carbon sequestration to more oxygen in the atmosphere. However, this requires a great deal of land. Therein lies the problem. Planting and restoring forests also have negative impacts on other factors such as biodiversity, food security, water resources.

Data shows that 20 African countries set a new record for the imports of solar…

In the Indian Himalayas, there were two deadly extreme weather events that led to deaths of dozens in two different states — Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. Both events were cloudbursts. In Uttarakhand’s Dharali, sudden and intense rainfall unleashed flash floods, leading to the damage of homes and other buildings. Thanks to early warnings, the number of casualties were less — five, according to official count.

Renewables can deliver electricity at comparable costs to fossil-fuel generated power Power systems where wind…

This is an abridged version of the interview first published in Chinese in Initium Media…