Sumer Sharma
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@sumer1311
Lover of music, stories and everything fun | Believes in common humanity - connection is why we're here | Have written for @YourStoryCo
What's happening in the Gulf is a reminder of how critically dependent India is on a single region for most of its energy. Most of our crude and natural gas (LPG, CNG) is imported, and our vulnerability to disruption in these imports is obvious. As the saying goes, never waste a good crisis. Now is when we should focus on alternatives like biogas, which we can produce locally and is also more environmentally friendly. India is currently tapping less than 1% of its biogas production potential. It is also important to continue efforts, even after the crisis has passed, to build long-term resilience. Through @Rainmatterin, we've backed a few companies — Farmwatt, Akshaykalpa, Hasirudala, and Wisebin — that are working to make biogas more mainstream. But the investment needed to actually move the needle is far larger than what a few startups can absorb. This one needs policy and capital at scale. Read the blog by @AbhinavNegi93 in the comments to read more. 1/3
Laos has ordered schools nationwide to cut in-person classes from five to three days a week, as part of emergency measures aimed at easing financial pressure on families amid continued fuel price volatility. A notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday said the directive takes immediate effect, introducing changes to learning schedules while requiring schools to maintain academic standards. According to Xinhua News Agency, under the order, all general education institutions, both public and private, must reduce classroom teaching to three days per week. Full story: world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/laos-tr…
Heck of a lot better than this, don't you think?
