Rishika Pardikar
@rishpardikar.bsky.social
Environment and climate reporter covering science, law & policy | Drilled, Article-14, AGU's Eos, African Arguments, The Hindu, The Continent
📍Bengaluru, India
📍Bengaluru, India
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In India’s Coal Belt, a Window into the Challenges Facing Energy Transition
India’s reliance on coal is tied to a complex set of economic, social, and energy security factors; any successful energy transition plan will have to address all of them.
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A 'Coal in India' explainer for @drilledmedia.bsky.social. Historical roots to nationalisation & back to privatisation, worker issues, Adani & state favour, resistance by Adivasi communities & police action & underground mining. Context: non-existent energy transition
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Unintended impacts that are also unpredictable and unintuitive. Had covered such issues a while ago eos.org/articles/clo...
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Unintended impacts that are also unpredictable and unintuitive. Had covered such issues a while ago eos.org/articles/clo...
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My issue with SRM, leaving aside the equity and governance issues (which are IMO insurmountable), is that most (all?) of the research on SRM is based in models which struggle to agree on how even relatively recent volcanic events (our only albeit quite imperfect analog) affect surface climate. 1/2
October 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My issue with SRM, leaving aside the equity and governance issues (which are IMO insurmountable), is that most (all?) of the research on SRM is based in models which struggle to agree on how even relatively recent volcanic events (our only albeit quite imperfect analog) affect surface climate. 1/2
COP30 is the first time that a decision text includes overshoot language. It is because of realities like this. The carbon budget for 1.5C (to say the least) is depleted
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November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
COP30 is the first time that a decision text includes overshoot language. It is because of realities like this. The carbon budget for 1.5C (to say the least) is depleted
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
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At COP30, while public statements talked up "high quality" carbon markets, concerted efforts were made in negotiations to water down the already inadequate Article 6 rule book.
Our conclusion: countries must fix Article 6 and not use carbon credits.
carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/11/22/c...
Our conclusion: countries must fix Article 6 and not use carbon credits.
carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/11/22/c...
November 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
At COP30, while public statements talked up "high quality" carbon markets, concerted efforts were made in negotiations to water down the already inadequate Article 6 rule book.
Our conclusion: countries must fix Article 6 and not use carbon credits.
carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/11/22/c...
Our conclusion: countries must fix Article 6 and not use carbon credits.
carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/11/22/c...
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#cop30 decision's "recalling with concern" that "historical cumulative net carbon dioxide emissions account for at least four fifths of the total carbon budget for a 50% probability of limiting global warming to 1.5C" was true *in 2019*.
It's now 94%, best guess. /1
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It's now 94%, best guess. /1
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November 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#cop30 decision's "recalling with concern" that "historical cumulative net carbon dioxide emissions account for at least four fifths of the total carbon budget for a 50% probability of limiting global warming to 1.5C" was true *in 2019*.
It's now 94%, best guess. /1
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It's now 94%, best guess. /1
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After every COP, I have only this suggestion: source of news should be a careful and deliberate choice. And getting news from a diversity of sources is good because it allows comparison and hopefully, critical thinking. Another tip is to check for attribution and evidence in media reports
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
After every COP, I have only this suggestion: source of news should be a careful and deliberate choice. And getting news from a diversity of sources is good because it allows comparison and hopefully, critical thinking. Another tip is to check for attribution and evidence in media reports
This is a good example to understand what gets classified (often wrongly, in my view) as obstruction by some developing countries. Seeking equitable climate action and opposing phaseouts that are not supported and funded is seen and portrayed in media as inherently bad cssn.org/wp-content/u...
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
This is a good example to understand what gets classified (often wrongly, in my view) as obstruction by some developing countries. Seeking equitable climate action and opposing phaseouts that are not supported and funded is seen and portrayed in media as inherently bad cssn.org/wp-content/u...
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China at the #COP30 closing session:
"History will remember the footprint that was left in Belém"
"As a developing country, China will continue to promote global climate governance"
"History will remember the footprint that was left in Belém"
"As a developing country, China will continue to promote global climate governance"
November 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
China at the #COP30 closing session:
"History will remember the footprint that was left in Belém"
"As a developing country, China will continue to promote global climate governance"
"History will remember the footprint that was left in Belém"
"As a developing country, China will continue to promote global climate governance"
Ok I see news reports lacking clarity. The two roadmaps announced by the COP30 Brazilian presidency on halting deforestation and transitioning away from fossil fuels are voluntary in nature. They were announced at the closing plenary without gavelling. They do not constitute a COP decision
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Ok I see news reports lacking clarity. The two roadmaps announced by the COP30 Brazilian presidency on halting deforestation and transitioning away from fossil fuels are voluntary in nature. They were announced at the closing plenary without gavelling. They do not constitute a COP decision
This is one of the reasons why developing countries mistrust words at COP. "govt’s commitment was immediately questioned after PM Anthony Albanese, said the country planned to continue to develop new fossil fuel projects, including the Narrabri gas field in NSW." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
Despite Australia signing the Belem declaration, Albanese rejected suggestion Labor shouldn’t develop new gas fields
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
This is one of the reasons why developing countries mistrust words at COP. "govt’s commitment was immediately questioned after PM Anthony Albanese, said the country planned to continue to develop new fossil fuel projects, including the Narrabri gas field in NSW." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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At #COP30, Panama, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, & Ecuador denounced the gavelling of the decision on the Global Goal on Adaptation despite their delegations having raised their flags and signalling points of order
They lamented that the indicators erase 2 years of work conducted with expert input
They lamented that the indicators erase 2 years of work conducted with expert input
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
At #COP30, Panama, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, & Ecuador denounced the gavelling of the decision on the Global Goal on Adaptation despite their delegations having raised their flags and signalling points of order
They lamented that the indicators erase 2 years of work conducted with expert input
They lamented that the indicators erase 2 years of work conducted with expert input
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Intervention by 🇮🇳 on behalf of 🇧🇷🇿🇦🇮🇳🇨🇳 BASIC, following the suspension of the closing plenary at COP30
Says intervening countries hold "extreme positions"
Adds: "It is in our interest to make sure climate multilateralism succeeds"
Says intervening countries hold "extreme positions"
Adds: "It is in our interest to make sure climate multilateralism succeeds"
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Intervention by 🇮🇳 on behalf of 🇧🇷🇿🇦🇮🇳🇨🇳 BASIC, following the suspension of the closing plenary at COP30
Says intervening countries hold "extreme positions"
Adds: "It is in our interest to make sure climate multilateralism succeeds"
Says intervening countries hold "extreme positions"
Adds: "It is in our interest to make sure climate multilateralism succeeds"
Nigeria on fossil fuel transition: we recognise urgency of addressing climate change but emphasise that a successful transition cannot be imposed. It should be a deliberate process that is nationally determined & supported by robust international cooperation... we require concessional finance #COP30
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Nigeria on fossil fuel transition: we recognise urgency of addressing climate change but emphasise that a successful transition cannot be imposed. It should be a deliberate process that is nationally determined & supported by robust international cooperation... we require concessional finance #COP30
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Delegates exit #COP30 with mixed feelings
The decision to develop a #justtransition mechanism, adoption of the new #gender action plan were applauded
But many raised concerns on the #GGA indicators and the lack of a reference to fossil fuel transition
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
The decision to develop a #justtransition mechanism, adoption of the new #gender action plan were applauded
But many raised concerns on the #GGA indicators and the lack of a reference to fossil fuel transition
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
November 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Delegates exit #COP30 with mixed feelings
The decision to develop a #justtransition mechanism, adoption of the new #gender action plan were applauded
But many raised concerns on the #GGA indicators and the lack of a reference to fossil fuel transition
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
The decision to develop a #justtransition mechanism, adoption of the new #gender action plan were applauded
But many raised concerns on the #GGA indicators and the lack of a reference to fossil fuel transition
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
A key outcome of COP28 was that countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. This was and continues to be a binding agreement regardless of whether future COPs mention the same/ similar language again
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A key outcome of COP28 was that countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. This was and continues to be a binding agreement regardless of whether future COPs mention the same/ similar language again
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🆕 UNILATERAL TRADE MEASURES #COP30
After fighting for inclusion on COP agendas in Dubai, Baku and Belém, climate-related trade measures are on the verge of having their big moment on the cover of COP30 climate talks.
After fighting for inclusion on COP agendas in Dubai, Baku and Belém, climate-related trade measures are on the verge of having their big moment on the cover of COP30 climate talks.
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🆕 UNILATERAL TRADE MEASURES #COP30
After fighting for inclusion on COP agendas in Dubai, Baku and Belém, climate-related trade measures are on the verge of having their big moment on the cover of COP30 climate talks.
After fighting for inclusion on COP agendas in Dubai, Baku and Belém, climate-related trade measures are on the verge of having their big moment on the cover of COP30 climate talks.
About the #COP30 'fossil fuel transition roadmap': it was not on the formal agenda. It was not formally negotiated by parties as part of UNFCCC processes. Some developing countries support it outright. Others either support it while seeking finance and more clarity or are opposing it outright
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
About the #COP30 'fossil fuel transition roadmap': it was not on the formal agenda. It was not formally negotiated by parties as part of UNFCCC processes. Some developing countries support it outright. Others either support it while seeking finance and more clarity or are opposing it outright
"... many African and Latin American countries also confronted the COP30 Presidency, asking why the roadmap had been introduced without mandate or consultation... without clarity on funding or implementation — would impose commitments they cannot deliver."
www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...
www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...
COP30’s no fossil fuel roadmap in Mutirao text sparks south–north clash, civil society rebuts ‘false narratives’ of obstruction
A contentious proposal for a “fossil fuel transition roadmap” (TAFF) has ignited one of the fiercest political clashes at COP30, with Global South negotiators a
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November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"... many African and Latin American countries also confronted the COP30 Presidency, asking why the roadmap had been introduced without mandate or consultation... without clarity on funding or implementation — would impose commitments they cannot deliver."
www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...
www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...
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As the final text is being hammered out here in Belém for #COP30, the issue of fossil fuel phase-out is on the table again.
Looking at the actual numbers from the IPCC AR6 1.5°C assessed scenarios to decompose reduced fossil fuel output vs. carbon capture and storage - CCS (i.e. abatement)
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Looking at the actual numbers from the IPCC AR6 1.5°C assessed scenarios to decompose reduced fossil fuel output vs. carbon capture and storage - CCS (i.e. abatement)
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November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
As the final text is being hammered out here in Belém for #COP30, the issue of fossil fuel phase-out is on the table again.
Looking at the actual numbers from the IPCC AR6 1.5°C assessed scenarios to decompose reduced fossil fuel output vs. carbon capture and storage - CCS (i.e. abatement)
1/3
Looking at the actual numbers from the IPCC AR6 1.5°C assessed scenarios to decompose reduced fossil fuel output vs. carbon capture and storage - CCS (i.e. abatement)
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The EU won 'Fossil of the Day' award at COP30 for a "committed and impressively diverse portfolio of obstruction and avoidance". Context for people wondering why some developing countries have concerns about fossil fuel phaseout. It is because of lack of support
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climatenetwork.org/resource/sol...
November 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The EU won 'Fossil of the Day' award at COP30 for a "committed and impressively diverse portfolio of obstruction and avoidance". Context for people wondering why some developing countries have concerns about fossil fuel phaseout. It is because of lack of support
climatenetwork.org/resource/sol...
climatenetwork.org/resource/sol...
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Another example of what happens when countries attempt to suddenly reform subsidies that keep fossil fuel prices low, especially without sufficient flanking policies to protect the poor and ease the transition.
What’s behind the attack on Daniel Noboa in Ecuador
The attack took place amid protests that Noboa is facing for having cut subsidies that held down the price of diesel. The measure, signed in September, caused fuel to go from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon (from R$9.60 to R$15, at the current…
The attack took place amid protests that Noboa is facing for having cut subsidies that held down the price of diesel. The measure, signed in September, caused fuel to go from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon (from R$9.60 to R$15, at the current…
What’s behind the attack on Daniel Noboa in Ecuador
The attack took place amid protests that Noboa is facing for having cut subsidies that held down the price of diesel. The measure, signed in September, caused fuel to go from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon (from R$9.60 to R$15, at the current price). Source link
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November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Another example of what happens when countries attempt to suddenly reform subsidies that keep fossil fuel prices low, especially without sufficient flanking policies to protect the poor and ease the transition.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today that the fight against climate change was not against the fuels that cause it — only the pollution they emit.
Von der Leyen says EU is not fighting fossil fuels, only emissions
The comment could undermine European countries’ push at COP30 to move away from coal, oil and gas.
www.politico.eu
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today that the fight against climate change was not against the fuels that cause it — only the pollution they emit.
Good time to at least begin to understand MRV for CDR since we seem to think sequestering hundreds of giga tonnes of CO2 is no big deal #COP30
I gave a talk yesterday about monitoring, reporting, and verification for marine carbon dioxide removal and you can watch it here at 2x speed if you wish. 🌊
Global-ONCE Seminar 6: Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
YouTube video by Yernar Sailybayev
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Good time to at least begin to understand MRV for CDR since we seem to think sequestering hundreds of giga tonnes of CO2 is no big deal #COP30
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1.5C scenarios are dramatic, but are they useful?
Paris puts the control in the hands of countries, with the goal to achieve collective outcomes.
Each country needs a transformation pathway that works for them, contributes to collective goals, & makes them stronger.
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
Paris puts the control in the hands of countries, with the goal to achieve collective outcomes.
Each country needs a transformation pathway that works for them, contributes to collective goals, & makes them stronger.
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
1.5C scenarios are dramatic, but are they useful?
Paris puts the control in the hands of countries, with the goal to achieve collective outcomes.
Each country needs a transformation pathway that works for them, contributes to collective goals, & makes them stronger.
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
Paris puts the control in the hands of countries, with the goal to achieve collective outcomes.
Each country needs a transformation pathway that works for them, contributes to collective goals, & makes them stronger.
drilled.media/news/cop30-g...
An earlier paper showing how IPCC-assessed scenarios in AR6 project very high CDR and CCS in developing countries. This is why India raised concerns about overshoot scenarios and CDR last week at COP30
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM
An earlier paper showing how IPCC-assessed scenarios in AR6 project very high CDR and CCS in developing countries. This is why India raised concerns about overshoot scenarios and CDR last week at COP30
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...