Chandra BhushanThe anatomy of a pandemic: Silent infections could erode containment efforts’ efficacy Silent infections could erode containment efforts’ efficacy; developing anti-virals and vaccine must be part of the near-term vision. Read more here
Chandra BhushanThe Times of India - Opinion #1To reverse mass extinction of species, set quantitative goals for wildlife and biodiversity protection Read more here
Chandra BhushanRelation between coronavirus and global warming: Climate crisis changes disease pandemics Climate change, habitat loss, antimicrobial resistance, and other factors are increasing the chances of global outbreak of novel diseases. The issue is, how ...
Chandra BhushanHere why energy sector embrace technological disruptions and use them as an opportunity Competition from Solar-plus-battery-Storage power seems set to challenge the viability of coal/gas-based power, and in the long run, of distribution companie...
Chandra BhushanBudget 2020: Investment in clean air would have cascading benefits for Economy, Brand India Budget 2020-21: The finances for this can be mustered by shifting resources from kerosene subsidies, and NCEF. Read more here
Chandra BhushanBushfires in Australia: Lessons India can learn from catastrophe down-under Many parts of India share the same ecosystem and conditions that have set Australia ablaze. We need to learn lessons to avoid similar catastrophes. Read more...
Chandra BhushanIncome inequality, climate crisis: What the next decade holds for us The quartet of drivers would put massive stress on our society. But, these challenges are also an opportunity to make big-ticket governance reforms. Read mor...
Chandra BhushanCOP 25: Failure of talks shows countries willing to sacrifice future of planetThe failure of COP25 talks shows that to make a few billion dollars from the carbon market, countries are willing to sacrifice the future of the planet. Rea...
Chandra BhushanThe unfinished agenda of Bhopal This was opposed by the NGOs, who wanted the site to become a memorial for industrial disaster. Read more here
Chandra BhushanThe real mainstream: Hydrogen or electric vehicles? Currently, both electricity and hydrogen are produced from fossil fuels. Most hydrogen is produced by natural gas, while power is produced by burning coal an...
Chandra BhushanThe truth about air pollution in Delhi Contrary to the claims made by the Delhi government, air pollution in the city has deteriorated significantly since 2012 Read more here
Chandra BhushanMultiple categorisations trip single-use plastic regulationUttar Pradesh has only one category of SUPs—products that are banned. Its list of banned products includes all kinds of carry-bags and disposable cutleries...
Chandra BhushanSingle-use plastics: A roadmap to eliminate this menaceEven after enacting four major legislations in the last 20 years, we have not been able to eliminate even one single-use plastic product... Read more here
Chandra BhushanWhy US and China need to decarbonise their economies to ensure limit in global temperature Under Donald Trump, energy-related CO2 emissions of the country have grown in 2018, at a rate that is the highest since 2010, and is likely to be the second-...
Chandra BhushanThermal power industry is brazening out meeting new emission normsCoal-fired Plants are brazening out meeting the new emission norms in the hope of another extension, courtesy confusion among govt authorities. Read more here
Chandra BhushanDeforestation, desertification and climate solutions A decade later, the carbon market has collapsed and the developed countries’ funding commitments for REDD+ have also been much lower than expected. Read more...
Chandra BhushanSolar pump scheme needs serious relook Renewable energy is clean energy, but it doesn’t always lead to green solutions. For clean energy to become green, solutions must be comprehensively designed...
Chandra BhushanOnly decontrol can solve urea industry’s problemsThe government's urea pricing policy effectively disincentivises any investment by the industry in environmental protection. Read more here
Chandra BhushanJunk food must carry warning labelsIt is in the interest of the consumers, the food industry and the nation that the dangers of junk food are disclosed and widely disseminated Read more here
Chandra BhushanWater management: Here’s how most cities in India can meet domestic needsSingapore is the world’s foremost city in rainwater harvesting. It gets abundant rainfall, about 2400 mm/year, but has very small landmass to harvest rainw...