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What Building a Circular Material Taught Us About Waste, Trust and Design 

What Building a Circular Material Taught Us About Waste, Trust and Design 

Five Uncomfortable Truths about Making Climate Evidence Count

Five Uncomfortable Truths about Making Climate Evidence Count

India’s Energy Transition 2.0: DISCOM Reform and Energy Sovereignty

India’s Energy Transition 2.0: DISCOM Reform and Energy Sovereignty

India Needs More Scrap to Boost Green Steelmaking. But Where Is the Scrap?

India Needs More Scrap to Boost Green Steelmaking. But Where Is the Scrap?

How I Transitioned Into Climate Work Without a Traditional Sustainability Background

How I Transitioned Into Climate Work Without a Traditional Sustainability Background

Off the Charts: What Climate Communicators Can Learn from Data Visualisers

Off the Charts: What Climate Communicators Can Learn from Data Visualisers

The Floating Answer to the Green Steel Challenge

The Floating Answer to the Green Steel Challenge

The Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore Question: Can Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Model Transform Indian Agriculture?

The Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore Question: Can Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Model Transform Indian Agriculture?

Financing the Green Shift: What are Steel MSMEs Getting Right?

Financing the Green Shift: What are Steel MSMEs Getting Right?

How’s the Green Energy Corridor Coming Along, and Is It Time for Battery Subsidies?

How’s the Green Energy Corridor Coming Along, and Is It Time for Battery Subsidies?

How a Tree, a Documentary and a Climate Fellowship Changed My Life

How a Tree, a Documentary and a Climate Fellowship Changed My Life

European Union Border Tax Tests India’s Small Iron and Steel Businesses

European Union Border Tax Tests India’s Small Iron and Steel Businesses

How I Built ReRooted.Films: Creating a Sustainable Production Studio in India

How I Built ReRooted.Films: Creating a Sustainable Production Studio in India

Carbon Capture Explained: Can We Clean Up Emissions We Can’t Avoid?

Carbon Capture Explained: Can We Clean Up Emissions We Can’t Avoid?

CCUS in India: Essential Climate Solution or a Lifeline for Coal?

CCUS in India: Essential Climate Solution or a Lifeline for Coal?

What I Learned About Eco-Anxiety by Redirecting My Work

What I Learned About Eco-Anxiety by Redirecting My Work

Of Coconut Shells, Nanocarbons and Energy Storage

Of Coconut Shells, Nanocarbons and Energy Storage

India Grows the World’s Mangoes. Why Doesn’t It Have a World-Class Mango Economy?

India Grows the World’s Mangoes. Why Doesn’t It Have a World-Class Mango Economy?

The Real Climate Transition Must Happen in Everyday Life

The Real Climate Transition Must Happen in Everyday Life

India Surpassed RE Installation Targets. Now Comes the Hard Part

India Surpassed RE Installation Targets. Now Comes the Hard Part

The Climate Sectors Hiring Right Now

The Climate Sectors Hiring Right Now

India’s Rivers Need a Dye Detox, and Organic Colour’s to the Rescue

India’s Rivers Need a Dye Detox, and Organic Colour’s to the Rescue

New Rule Requires Fish Survival Test for Caustic Soda Industry Wastewater

New Rule Requires Fish Survival Test for Caustic Soda Industry Wastewater

Can Digital Twins Prevent Floods in India’s Megacities?

Can Digital Twins Prevent Floods in India’s Megacities?

Why Climate Startups Struggle to Sell to Corporates, and How to Fix It

Why Climate Startups Struggle to Sell to Corporates, and How to Fix It

How to Transition Into Climate Without Quitting Your Job

How to Transition Into Climate Without Quitting Your Job

Who Decides What Makes a Hotel ‘Sustainable’? India Has No Common Standard

Who Decides What Makes a Hotel ‘Sustainable’? India Has No Common Standard

A Circular Economy for Cigarette Butts

A Circular Economy for Cigarette Butts

The Climate Career Map No One Shows You

The Climate Career Map No One Shows You

Hormuz Crisis: Time to Tackle India’s Fertilizer Godzilla That’s Eating the Budget

Hormuz Crisis: Time to Tackle India’s Fertilizer Godzilla That’s Eating the Budget

Energy Transition: India has Built the Factory, but Not the Warehouse

Energy Transition: India has Built the Factory, but Not the Warehouse

Hormuz Crisis Splits India’s LPG Cylinder Market in Two

Hormuz Crisis Splits India’s LPG Cylinder Market in Two

The Search for Climate Resilient Coffee in a Warming World

The Search for Climate Resilient Coffee in a Warming World

India’s Monsoon Forecast 2026 Shows Need for Smarter Agriculture, Water Planning

India’s Monsoon Forecast 2026 Shows Need for Smarter Agriculture, Water Planning

Banking the Sun: Why Energy Storage is the Key to India’s Economic Superpower Ambitions

Banking the Sun: Why Energy Storage is the Key to India’s Economic Superpower Ambitions

Sustainable Finance: A Primer

Sustainable Finance: A Primer

Clarity Came from Action: My Path into Climate Work

Clarity Came from Action: My Path into Climate Work

Fossil Fuel Exit Talks in Colombia Aimed to Break Climate Deadlock.  Here’s What They Achieved, and What They Didn’t

Fossil Fuel Exit Talks in Colombia Aimed to Break Climate Deadlock. Here’s What They Achieved, and What They Didn’t

Building a House? Go for Eco-Friendly Bricks that Cut Carbon, Save Soil and Cost Less

Building a House? Go for Eco-Friendly Bricks that Cut Carbon, Save Soil and Cost Less

India’s E-Waste Has a First-Mile Problem

India’s E-Waste Has a First-Mile Problem

Why Banning Single-Use Plastic Fails

Why Banning Single-Use Plastic Fails

A Science Journalist’s Guide to Decoding Social Media Hype

A Science Journalist’s Guide to Decoding Social Media Hype

Meet the Chandrayaan-2 Scientist Solving the Water Crisis on Earth

Meet the Chandrayaan-2 Scientist Solving the Water Crisis on Earth

Under Himalayan Sun and Rain, Kargil’s Apricot Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate

Under Himalayan Sun and Rain, Kargil’s Apricot Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate

Why Districts Must Anchor India’s Carbon Sequestration, Net-Zero Climate Transition

Why Districts Must Anchor India’s Carbon Sequestration, Net-Zero Climate Transition

Why Weak ESG Enforcement Fails Economies and Communities

Why Weak ESG Enforcement Fails Economies and Communities

Green Hydrogen: Separating Hype from Hope

Green Hydrogen: Separating Hype from Hope

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    A bunch of big gatherings happening in the country A bunch of big gatherings happening in the country as we write this. Just like young people across states are hopping to Jantar Mantar for the country’s wellbeing, organisations everywhere continue to push the buck towards a greener, more sustainable world among local communities! For those of us staying in touch with independent news, here’s our weekly curation of climate events for you to sign up for, attend, and initiate dialogue!

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    "For the better part of two decades, my work has b "For the better part of two decades, my work has been moving climate evidence from the researchers who produce it to the people it concerns. Some of that work has aged well. But the lessons have come from the rest, which hasn’t. When I look back, I find that every miss had the same habit underneath – I started with the climate problem and got to the audience later. That habit taught me five uncomfortable truths [...]” writes Ashirbad.

Nobody is waiting for your message. A story that does not touch the reader – their health, money or family – won’t get read. 
Read the full essay for a quick checklist, and more, through the link in our bio.

Ashirbad S. Raha leads communications for the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute in South Asia.

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    How do I transition into a climate career without How do I transition into a climate career without quitting my job? How can I feel less climate anxious by redirecting myself? Can I transition into climate work without a traditional sustainability background, or do I need to start all over? 

We find the job opportunities and stories that matter to you, for you. Here’s your weekly climate job list so you don’t have to build your choices from scratch. For guidance, read this story by Aastha B. that she wrote for us: The Climate Career Map No One Shows You. 🔗 in our bio.

Best of luck! 😊

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#climateaction #careers #opportunities #jobs
    India’s dependence on solar imports has become a s India’s dependence on solar imports has become a strategic concern. If supply chains are disrupted or geopolitical tensions escalate, India’s energy transition could become vulnerable to events beyond its control. That said, India is not alone in this. The United States, Germany and Japan also rely heavily on imported solar equipment. In fact, the country which manufactures more than 80% of the world’s solar products, China imports critical upstream raw materials such as high-purity quartz and silver. Sonam Raina’s report goes in-depth. Article linked in our bio.

The analysis also peeks into questions on energy sovereignty, a problem that Pakistan may be suffering from, even as it has upscaled solar energy use in the country between this year and the last. Sainath Gurav’s three part series for CAL on energy transition is also linked in our bio.

Let us know what you think of our reportage! We are Climate Action Live, writing the first draft of tomorrow.

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#climateaction #solarpowered #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #geopolitics
    Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is an adjective Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is an adjective used to describe things that are extraordinarily good or wonderful. 

In 1989, Richard Lederer authored a book called Crazy English, where he defined the word as "atoning for being educable through delicate beauty."

Atoning for being educable through delicate beauty. 

To atone for being educable is to agree to be educated, and an educative thing is delicate and needs beauty in order to be delivered. 

So, stay sharp. Keep your wits about you, and your head in the game. And carry two water bottles on you. This is a Climate Action Live reminder. Berty's 9th drawdown quiz is online. 

For science. ✊🏽

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(Bonus information: You probably know this word from the Disney musical Mary Poppins, but did you know that the earliest written record (with a tiny variation) is actually from a 1931 column in a student newspaper called The Daily Orange at Syracuse University, by a student journalist, Helen Herman? Look it up @wikipedia; it is a rabbit hole!

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#climateaction #quiz #science #India
    What’s happening in India’s climate & biodiversity What’s happening in India’s climate & biodiversity space this month? From film screenings to biodiversity workshops, financing conversations to deep tech networking here’s your curated lineup of upcoming events for changemakers, conservationists, and climate enthusiasts. Oh, and, if you want listings like these in your inbox so that you never miss updates, subscribe to our newsletter! It is called Circular Dispatch, and you can find us on Substack. 

Which event are you attending? Drop a 😎 in the comments if you’re heading to any of these! We are going to be there at SusCrunch 2026 that’s happening tomorrow at the Bangalore Creative Circus.
    SusCrunch 2026 is one of India’s best-known climat SusCrunch 2026 is one of India’s best-known climate entrepreneurship events, and we are their official media partners, as India’s first climate-solutions journalism and discovery platform! Register if you haven’t already!

Wondering what The Sustainability Mafia is? Read our story (also linked).

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    Bisket Labs’ journey did not begin with electronic Bisket Labs’ journey did not begin with electronics. During his final-year research at IIT Madras, co-founder Aryamaan Singh was working with biotechnology researcher Shereena P. Joy on improving second-generation ethanol production (second-generation ethanol is produced from farm waste). Their process generated a viscous liquid by-product with no obvious commercial use. Instead of treating it as waste, they experimented with additives and curing processes until it hardened into a rigid material. Only after extensive testing of its mechanical, thermal and electrical properties did they begin searching for applications.

Construction materials seemed the obvious choice. So did furniture, insulation panels, battery separators and biodegradable products. But commercialising all of them proved impossible for a small startup. PCB substrates eventually emerged as the most attractive target.

But why change something that already works? Madhur Singh reports. Visit the 🔗 in our bio to read the story.

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    Hello and welcome back to our weekly careers drop Hello and welcome back to our weekly careers drop site. If you’re looking for work in the climate action sector because reading the news and speaking about it with friends isn’t cutting it for you, you have landed at the right place. Check out the list below👇🏽, but no need to fret if you don’t find anything that’s for you. Over at climateaction.live/career-catalysts/, you will surely find something from more than 50 new entries that our dear intern Shannon Travasso has curated.

While you’re at it, subscribe to Circular Dispatch, our newsletter on Substack, for a weekly digest of top jobs in climate, events in your city, and climate action stories! 

See you!

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    India’s continuing renewables growth curve will no India’s continuing renewables growth curve will not be determined only by how many panels get installed, but on how intelligently demand, storage, pricing, transmission and dispatch are managed. How’s the Green Energy Corridor coming along, and is it time for battery subsidies?

The second in our three-part series on Energy Transition 2.0 examines the role of storage, pricing and smarter demand in scaling renewable energy beyond today's limits.

Reported by Sainath Gurav, read it from the 🔗 in our bio!

Slides by Manali H. @ilanamdraws 

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    Hello and welcome back to Radio 99. You are listen Hello and welcome back to Radio 99. You are listening to Lazy Tunes with G, it is 2 PM on a Sunday and we are softly grooving to Berty Ashley's classic evergreen hit "Let's Str-eight-en it Out!"

Did you know that the musician is also a scientist and sought-after quizmaster? This man with many questionable identities has proven true what they always say, "talent doesn't come in teabags and skills are not just sugar, honey." Who are they? Who knows? But Berty hits the spot when it comes to matters of science, riddling the mind, and songs that brew comfort in the heart. This is the reason why we have a poster for each occasion or avatar of Berty's.

In reality, none of this is true. OK, some of it is. But the way more real, really glaring reality is that half the Sunday is over and we all go back to our work or school tomorrow. *blows a raspberry*

We can hear you screaming. So, this is what we suggest you do to get over it. 

Jog your brain by playing our 8th Drawdown Quiz (🔗 in bio), and share your scores in the comments below. 👇🏽 Do this to get those blank neurons firing and then sit down to make to-dos and plans for the week. 

Trust me, I am a make-believe radio jockey for an Instagram post, it works. Seriously, just trust me. Link in bio.

(For those of you who thought this was becoming too science-y, Berty listened and has thrown in a few pop themed questions. Here, have a potato 🥔)

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    What is SusMafia? Ahead of SusCrunch 2026 on 18 Ju What is SusMafia? Ahead of SusCrunch 2026 on 18 July in Bengaluru, Climate Action Live looks at the founder-led network that has become one of India's most influential climate entrepreneurship communities. Reported by Sonam Raina. 🔗 in bio to read! Visit climateaction.live.

Slides by Manali @ilanamdraws.

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    Welcome to this week’s events- you’ll wish you cou Welcome to this week’s events- you’ll wish you could be in many places at the same time!

First up, grab your tickets for SusCrunch 2026 (link in bio). If you’re building a climate tech startup with an innovative, validated solution and are ready to scale your impact, don’t miss the chance to pitch for the ₹31.4 lakh Big Pi Grant before leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders. You can also apply as a wild card entry (https://lnkd.in/gg99a5tE ).

The Big Pi Grant, co-sponsored by PIEDS (Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani), returns for its third edition at SusCrunch.
    At VizChitra 2026, Madhur Singh (@onewomanrepublic At VizChitra 2026, Madhur Singh (@onewomanrepublic ) interviewed data visualisers and artists-in-exhibition Aditya Jain, Aman Bhargava, Vivek Matthews, Shreya Dan, Vishal & Vaanya Garg, and Meghana Singh at the event.

We’ve published this feature to share some key learnings that, as climate journalists ourselves (or in other words, climate communicators) could imbibe. Knowledge can feel more material—reflective of real texture, affect, and the impact that the changing climate has on our lives, in the streets we walk, the birds we no longer hear and the nights we can no longer sleep through. Some advice from information designers. Read from the 🔗 in our bio!

And do drop in your comments in what you think we could all be doing better as climate actors.

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#climateaction #event #news #feature #dataviz climate communicators, data visualisers, Bengaluru
    We are FRESH, and we are back with this week’s car We are FRESH, and we are back with this week’s career and opportunities listing! Needless to say, you can visit our website to find more such opportunities. More importantly though, sign up for our weekly newsletter (🔗 in the bio). We drop top climate solutions stories (that our journalists and contributors report), jobs, events, ops, and attractions every Friday. 

The Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 looks exciting. 👀

All the best, you!

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    From school theatre and student leadership to clim From school theatre and student leadership to climate storytelling and youth engagement, this is her journey into building a career in sustainability, decarbonisation and media. As an award-winning sustainability professional today, Aashi’s work sits at the intersection of personal consumption, climate storytelling, sustainability education, youth engagement and systems thinking. She has some advice for those of us starting out in the climate sector. Click on the 🔗 in bio to read! Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
    The year was 1992. At a SAARC summit in Colombo, S The year was 1992. At a SAARC summit in Colombo, South Asian heads of state commissioned a study on rural poverty. The resulting document, Meeting the Challenges, landed on one core insight: the poor cannot be helped through technocracy alone. They have to be organised. UNDP took this seriously and ran pilots across South Asia. The model that worked best came from Pakistan – Shoaib Sultan Khan’s National Rural Support Program. In India, UNDP chose the three most “backward” districts in Andhra Pradesh, namely Anantapur, Kurnool and Mahbubnagar. The logic was: if it works there, it will work anywhere.

Together they experimented with pre-monsoon dry sowing – pelleted seeds planted before the rains, and the soil covered with mulch. Eleven farmers tried it in 2018 in arid Anantapur. The rainfall was poor, but their fields stayed green. By 2023, 850,000 farmers were using the technique.

Yet, the ₹1.75 lakh crore question remains: Can Andhra Pradesh’s natural farming model transform Indian agriculture? Venky Ramachandran reports.

#climateaction #agriculture #technocracy #farming #pesticides
    Latest revelations about who will play the next Bo Latest revelations about who will play the next Bond have divided the internet on a question of loyalties. The new Bond will be played not by Riz Ahmed, Mahershala Ali, Aaron Pierre, or Mizero Ncuti Gatwa, but by mad-actor-in-scientist-disguise, Berty Ashley from 'Luru.

But have things ever been easy for him? The Don (Bachchan, Shahrukh, Ranveer until he wasn't) may be wanted across seven nations, but somehow, Bert's fate is worse than Don's, because it lies in YOUR hands. Will he be riddled out of an Oscar-level performance, or will you score a 10-on-10 in the quiz?

The only way to know is through the comments. Play the quiz and tell us your scores. Berty, you are NOT alone! This is a test of your loyalty, audience. The next Bond HAS to be him. 🔗 in our bio.

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