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South Asia
Energy security: China has its capital but India can focus on partnerships
Rather than putting an end to what China is doing, India should try to come closer to reaching some degree of parity, says Michael Kugelman
A dull year for renewable energy
While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …
‘India’s ambitious renewable energy target now seems achievable’
International energy research organisation says interest shown by leading renewable energy firms will catapult India towards target
Distant dream
THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND THE BURDEN OF HISTORY· David A Kirsch· Rutgers University Press· New Jersey·US $20
Powerful winds of change: Supportive policy, better tech help sector globally
As offshore wind energy is based on expensive technology, pilot projects need support
Solar energy from North Africa could light up UK homes by 2018
Electricity to be transported from Sahara desert to Europe via undersea cable
Hudhud death toll mounts to 35
Almost 250,000 people affected; more than 144,000 hectares of crop damaged
Prepare for more grid failures
Load on the grid will be about four times higher in August
Good vibrations
Researchers say electricity does not cause leukaemia
Fishy detectors
Fuels for the future
Despite being clean, alternative fuels fail to become the first choice
An eyewash
Rajasthan's so-called 'solar' power project
In Short
The Bharat Nirman outpour
Rs 174,000 crore sanctioned for new scheme to build rural infrastructure
Australia divided over carbon trading
Farmers who gave up land for Saharanpur solar plant are angry; here is why
Farmers allege broken promises, no compensation for trees cut and land grabbed; Power company disputes allegations
As told to Parliament (December 8, 2022): Annual PM10 levels dropped in 95 cities this year
Twenty cities met National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM10 in 2021-22 compared to 4 in 2017-18
Could video streaming be as bad for the climate as driving a car? Calculating Internet’s hidden carbon footprint
Driving a small car to the movie theatre with a friend may have lower carbon emissions than streaming the same movie alone at home
Sabarimala waste, power management threatens Periyar Tiger Reserve: CAG
An audit report blames Travancore Devaswom Board and the state electricity board for not setting up compositing and drainage facilities or laying …
How Delhi slums can fight climate change
Women's roups in the national capital are making efforts to build resilience against climatic impacts
Ublic outcry greets uranium mining project in AP
"There is radiation everywhere on earth. Mining in Nalgonda will not increase it." This comment of S D Prasad, adviser to public sector …
Green norms breach: 15 coal-firing power plants fined Rs 38 cr
Units ordered to deposit penalties by June 5; Central Pollution Control Board may pursue closure orders
Solar power lights up Sundarbans island
Six solar micro-grids cater to about 600 families in Satjelia island