CSE’s Weekly Bulletin

August 20, 2025

The latest on our perspectives, analysis, publications and events

BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS

Editorial by Sunita Narain

Stories from Down To Earth

Announcement

New Publications

Jobs

Sunita Narain

Editor, Down To Earth

@sunitanar

Breaking the coal taboo

Decarbonising thermal power plants could lead to emission reductions as large as those from two other hard-to-abate sectors: iron and steel and cement

What do we do with coal and the electricity it generates? This is the zillion-dollar question in the face of the twin challenges of climate change and the urgent need for energy to power homes, factories and shops across vast parts of the still-devel oping world. The world is fast running out of the carbon budget to keep temperature rises below 1.5°C— a guardrail against out and out devastation. We need solutions that can and must work in the interests of all... Continue Reading

Here's what to watch out for this month at CSE

Podcast

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Residential Training Programme

Gobar Times: New Edition

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From Down To Earth

A statutory order, not an advisory

The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion that countries driving climate change are committing a crime against humanity reiterates the principle of common but differentiated responsibility. It is likely to boost litigation related to climate reparations

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Forged consensus

State governments offering financial incentives to make panchayats forego voting and elect candidates by consensus could have unfavourable consequences for India’s local self-governance

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Micro menace

As nations negotiate a global treaty to regulate plastics, scientists have released a damning report highlighting the health impacts on humans

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Washed Away!

Microsoft's new AI-powered flood dataset highlights India's growing vulnerability, revealing that one in every 10 square kilometres has experienced flooding over the past decade. Scroll through the map and story by Pulaha Roy and Nandita Banerji to see what’s at stake.

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WATCH | How is India's largest Solar Energy project threatening Ladakh Nomads and Pashmina wool


More from Down To Earth

New Publications

Relax the Tax

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The Green Guide for Educators

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Factsheet: Thermally-efficient Roofs

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Green Industrialisation and Trade: Roundtable Summary

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Jobs


			Senior Research Associate for Sustainable Industrialization Programme


			Senior Research Associate for Sustainable Industrialization Programme: Waste Circularity


			Deputy Programme Manager for Industrial Decarbonisation

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