Articles

Powering Progress or Perpetuating Coal?

June 27, 2026

This article highlights India’s renewable energy achievements, noting a milestone where non-fossil fuel capacity surpassed 50 percent. However, coal still met 67 percent of peak power demand during April 2026. The text argues that installed capacity alone does not equal actual transition due to high coal dependence. To build a reliable green grid, India must […]

Publication:Millennium Post

Author:Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Category: Environment

The heat crisis India can no longer ignore

June 25, 2026

This article highlights India’s temperature changes pattern in the month of May. India accounted 97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities which need immediate action from the government and can’t ignore no more.

Publication:UNI India

Author:Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Category: Environment

Strait of Hormuz : A reality check for energy transition

June 13, 2026

The article argues that the global energy transition is real but insufficient. Renewable energy and EV adoption are growing, but the Strait of Hormuz crisis shows how exposed the world economy remains to fossil fuel disruptions. This article’s central point is that clean energy has mostly added to the fossil fuel supply rather than displaced […]

Publication:The New Indian Express

Author:Sandip Tanu Mandal

Category: Environment

Clean Energy at What Cost?

May 30, 2026

The article explores India’s rapid expansion of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems to meet its renewable energy targets without using valuable land. While projects like the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park promise reduced water evaporation and clean energy, they pose severe environmental risks if poorly planned. These include increased methane emissions in smaller water bodies, disrupted […]

Publication:Millennium Post

Author:Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Category: Environment

Smart Solutions for Cleaner Villages

May 26, 2026

India’s rural sanitation has shifted from infrastructure-led efforts to sustainable, community-driven circular systems under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin Phase II. Achieving over 95 percent ODF Plus progress by 2026, the mission integrates solid and liquid waste management through innovations like GOBARdhan and biogas-linked toilets. These systems transform waste into resources, generating economic value and health benefits. […]

Publication:Kurukshetra Magazine

Author:Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Category: Environment

Nano urea and public health: why India must proceed with caution

April 28, 2026

India is aggressively scaling nano urea, but experts urge caution regarding its long-term public health and environmental safety. Because nanoparticles penetrate biological barriers, they may cause oxidative stress and chronic toxicity. Currently, India lacks sufficient post-market surveillance and long-term data. Experts recommend adopting a precautionary, evidence-based approach—including independent safety validation and robust monitoring—before further widespread […]

Publication:The Hindu

Author:Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Category: Environment