Aditya Sinha

2 weeks ago | nature.com | Christopher Galik |Aranya Venkatesh |Katherine Jordan |Aditya Sinha |Paulina Jaramillo |Jeremiah Johnson | +1 more

In the absence of comprehensive federal greenhouse gas mitigation policy, state-led strategies may play a pivotal role, particularly following the 2024 United States presidential election. Using a detailed energy system optimization model, we examine the outcomes of 23 climate-minded states pursuing net-zero emissions targets compared to a federal carbon cap achieving equivalent CO2-eq reductions. Here we show that state-led decarbonization results in distinct technology choices, a 0.7% increase in system costs, and nationwide emissions reduction of 46% — substantial, but insufficient for ambitious climate goals. This pathway relies more on electrification, with 952 terawatt-hours more generation in 2050, reallocating 17.2% of emissions to the power sector. Some regions favor solar, wind, and storage, while direct air capture emerges as critical, particularly in California and the Northeast. Inter-regional trading supports and complicates mitigation efforts, underscoring the need for careful policy design. Overall, our findings highlight how state-led and federal decarbonization approaches can yield differing energy portfolios to achieve similar emissions reductions. In the absence of federal decarbonization, states can drive significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions at comparable costs to federal action, with particular reliance on electrification of end uses and a decarbonized power grid.

Feb 13, 2025 | frontline.thehindu.com | Aditya Sinha |Vaishna Roy

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Israel clear Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip so that he may grab it and develop it into a “Riviera of the Middle East” with resorts and casinos upset nearly 8 billion people, and also some Israelis. This was not a new Trump brainwave; in 2016, he was derided by the then-presidential party rival Marco Rubio: “The Palestinians are not a real estate deal, Donald”. Now Trump 2.0’s Secretary of State, “Little” Marco has changed his tune.

Jan 10, 2025 | evoindia.com | Aditya Sinha

Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast has confirmed its entry into the Indian market in 2025 with the VF 7 electric SUV which will be showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. The brand plans on providing smart electric mobility solutions with its operations in India. What to expect from VF 7 SUV? The electric SUV is set to launch in India soon after the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, VF 7 SUV is expected to be available with two variants—Eco and Plus.

Jan 10, 2025 | evoindia.com | Aditya Sinha

What's new on the new Tata Tiago, Tiago.ev and Tigor? Tata Motors has opened the bookings for the new 2025 updated Tata Tiago, Tata Tiago.ev and Tata Tigor. All these models will feature an updated front fascia and introduction to new features like a 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment screen, 360 degree camera and ESP along with new colour options to choose from. The variant list has also been shuffled along with introduction of new variants and a price hike of up to ₹30,000.

Jan 10, 2025 | firstpost.com | Aditya Sinha

Trump 2.0: Expansionist rhetoric, tariffs, and the new global order Aditya Sinha • January 10, 2025, 14:04:39 IST Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Donald Trump’s second presidency is likely to be marked by a continuation of his provocative rhetoric and reliance on tariffs as his preferred tool of economic coercion read more (File) US President-elect Donald Trump Reuters In an increasingly fractured global order, President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitions for Canada and Greenland might sound funny but...