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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