Resilience infrastructure, climate tech, carbon capture
In 2025, India achieved its slowest growth rate in CO2 emissions in two decades, reflecting significant strides in its climate initiatives. The country has also set ambitious targets for reducing carbon intensity and increasing non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035, alongside efforts to enhance carbon sinks through tree-planting.
Recent reports from the World Meteorological Organization highlight unprecedented global warming trends, with 2025 potentially being one of the hottest years recorded. Despite the dire warnings of a climate emergency, the articles emphasize that there are still viable solutions to address these challenges.
As corporations struggle to meet their 2030 net-zero emissions targets, the need for a collective pivot towards systemic change becomes critical. Addressing the 'wicked' nature of climate action requires moving beyond isolated corporate efforts to embrace comprehensive transformations in societal structures and paradigms.
The UK government is implementing a Future Homes Standard that mandates rooftop solar panels and heat pumps for new homes starting in 2028, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, the introduction of these low-carbon housing regulations has been delayed, allowing for continued gas heating in many homes until the new standards take effect.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for delays and rollbacks of the state's 2019 climate law, citing concerns over energy affordability for households. Critics argue that these proposed changes undermine the state's commitment to climate action and could hinder progress towards emissions reduction targets.
The Western U.S. is facing unprecedented early-season heat waves that are exacerbating drought conditions and threatening water supplies. As temperatures soar to record levels, the region braces for increased fire risks and the long-term impacts of climate change on its ecosystems and communities.
A coalition of cities and states is taking legal action against the EPA's repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding, which previously supported federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. This legal battle highlights the ongoing struggle between local governments and federal policies regarding climate change and public health impacts.