Raghu Murtugudde

Raghu Murtugudde

Raghu Murtugudde is Visiting Professor, IIT Bombay and Emeritus Professor, University of Maryland.

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On the front pages of some of Britain’s national newspapers about the re-election of US President-elect Donald Trump, on November 7, 2024. After Trump’s big win, end-of-the-world scenarios continue to be drawn about what his victory will mean for climate issues.

The tunnel vision that resulted in Donald Trump

Americans are so divided that a single sacred value—be it free speech, politeness, or climate action—blinds them to all other concerns.

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Environment and climate change activists take part in a demonstration in connection to the ongoing Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, in Manila on October 15, 2024.

Our planet’s future hinges on seeing sustainability as a win-win for all

It should be a non-zero-sum game. Climate actions must create benefits for all, rather than advantages for some at the expense of others.

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A worker carries coal at a mine on the outskirts of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, on August 30. India’s reliance on coal is expected to continue for at least two more decades, so ramping up renewables while finding economically and sociopolitically palatable ways to phase out coal as rapidly as possible is a high priority.

India’s climate strategy: Balancing growth with green commitments

Public-private-academic partnerships and strategic investments in key areas are crucial for India’s sustainable development pathway.

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Institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science aspire to be ranked among the top universities in the world. These aspirations drive research agendas and publications.

Tackling climate change in India needs some team-building

Beyond individual research, fostering multi-institutional teams and “living labs” can unleash India’s scientific potential for a climate-resilient fut

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Climate anxiety is hammering young people from all sides, thanks to climate astrologers and climate pathologists and their relentless reminders of how dangerous it is to enjoy the little things in life.

From Valentine’s Day flowers to Diwali crackers, can we have fun without fearing for the planet?

Learn from Birbal how to tackle climate change without sacrificing fun and joy, and discover how innovation holds the key to a sustainable future.

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Climate activists protest against fossil fuels at Dubai’s Expo City during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 8, 2023.

West Asia warming up is bad news for India

Rising temperatures in West Asia can unleash cyclones, floods, and chaos on Indian subcontinent, necessitating a re-evaluation of climate strategies.

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Because of heat wave conditions, fire brigade personnel spray water onto devotees thronging the Shree Jagannatha temple during the Ratha Yatra festival in Puri in June.

The world is grappling with a climate challenge that has defied predictions

It is time to reconsider the massive resources invested in future projections, and focus on locally relevant predictions.

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The GenOns Cheswick Power Station, which still burns coal to produce 637 megawatts of electricity for the region about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pennsylvania.

Are we headed into climate hell? Is IPCC the one to save us?

Questions arise about the IPCC’s role in guiding us toward a sustainable future amid growing climate change concerns.

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