India can balance curbing emissions and economic growth.

India is shifting toward greater renewable energy generation while striving to improve energy access, affordability, and security. It's also poised to be one of the fastest growing economies in coming years, which will in turn sharply boost energy demand. Whether it meets those needs with fossil fuels or green alternatives has the potential to shift the trajectory of its greenhouse gas emissions for many more years to come.

India has made significant progress towards meeting its emissions reductions targets under the Paris Agreement, but with current policies total GHG...