Energy Transition And Energy Security – A Balancing Act

The terms net-zero¹, carbon neutrality, energy transition, greenhouse gases have gone from science to policy to common lexicon in less than a decade. As the world races to cut emissions and move to cleaner fuel sources, we break down the key issues around energy transition and discuss policy interventions globally and the various efforts by India to take affirmative action on its own climate pledges.

The Problem As We Know - Global Warming

Carbon dioxide is the main Green House Gas (GHG) whose increased concentration in the atmosphere is responsible for warming the earth and driving this climate crisis. Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels like coal, oil or natural gas are burnt to generate electricity, powering transportation sector and running industrial processes. Therefore, cutting CO2 emissions requires fundamental and paradigm shifts in a country's policies impacting energy, transport, and industries.