India’s ‘City of Glass’ Under Pressure as Gulf Crisis Chokes Off Energy The ancient glassmaking tradition of Firozabad, India, is under threat due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has severely impacted energy supplies. The crisis jeopardizes the livelihoods of thousands and the region’s distinctive industrial heritage. Urgent solutions are being sought to mitigate the damage and secure the future of this unique craft.

• Firozabad, known as India’s ‘city of glass,’ is facing an energy crisis.
• The conflict in Iran is the primary cause of the disrupted energy supplies.
• This crisis threatens a four-century-old industrial tradition.
• Thousands of livelihoods are at risk.
• Urgent measures are needed to address the situation. Continue reading https://www.ft.com/content/54e7ad62-03ab-4c55-9f22-1102539b415f