Unhappy compromise over atmosphere
Though the bracketed chapter on atmosphere was resolved in Rio, OPEC nations continue to feel dissatisfied
Time for green gadgets
UNCED has thrown into sharp focus all matters environmental international industry, quick to Catch on to now trends, has started branding its …
'It really riles me to see developing countries pushed into a corner'
Tough-talking Malaysian negotiator Wen Lian Ting explains why the North's stand on forests is morally unjust and politically untenable
Better than the pest
A renewable energy alternative to pesticides is gaining popularity among farmers in south India
It's bean fuel
A fuel from a vegetable source that is non-toxic, biodegradable and can be used in conventional diesel engines with little or no modifications
Burning ice
Ice crystals, known as methane hydrates, found inside the seafloor, have tremendous energy potential. But humans are yet to tap them
Nuclear madness
The closure of Chernobyl sends a clear message. Nuclear power is dangerous and unprofitable
Why are e-scooters in India catching fire?
One of the biggest benefits of Li-ion batteries, namely its high energy density, can also be a potential reason behind the battery’s undoing.…
ONGC flouted safety norms: CAG
Many accident cases were not reported by the public sector company as required under the law
Enhancing prosperity through resource efficiency in India
We need to enhance resource efficiency and promote the use of secondary raw materials as a strategy to minimise the potential trade-off between …
How good hydroelectric really is: Non-profit's report calls out sector
Himdhara report alleges ecological costs, falling revenues, oversight in Himachal hydel projects
Idea of regulating comfort for energy efficiency
First-ever push for thermal comfort standard for buildings shifts focus from only energy efficiency of mechanical cooling systems to thermal …
Too cold for comfort!
Managing our cooling and heating needs would go a long way to reduce electricity demand and carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate …
Large businesses; larger emission footprints
Out of 250 largest emitters, India's state-owned company, Coal India, topped the list with largest GHG emission - 2076.2 million tonnes. Besides …
Hot cake
An odd commodity has hit the online market, making women in villages the prime beneficiaries
24X7 electricity for all is an impossible target
With a projected population of 135.2 crore in 2022, the required electricity in India will be 4,759 billion units
'Money in climate fund hardly enough for grassroots programmes'
Lidy Nacpil is the regional coordinator of Jubilee South Asia Pacific Movement on Debt and Development (Philippines)
Tighter norms proposed for polluting coal-fired power plants
Centre for Science and Environment, which had published study pointing to high emissions from such power plants, calls for strict implementation …
The extent of India’s energy poverty
More than 80 million households in India lack access to electricity; about 75 million of these are in rural areas
Heading for a burnout
Increased incomes, innovative financing schemes, short-sighted policies and wasteful attitudes have led to an enormous amount of energy being …
South Koreans hoard sea salt as UN approves Japan’s release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific
Japan will dilute the water to bring the remaining substances below regulatory standards before slowly releasing it 1,000 kilometres …
2022: Looking back to move ahead for clean energy transitions
The presence of the goods and services tax impedes the country’s voluntary carbon market
Solar manufacturing road map: India needs to be self-reliant, but worries remain
Capacity additions peaked till financial year 2018; module prices and solar imports declined over last 2 years
'Breakthroughs in material sciences key to sustainable economy'
Peter Littlewood is the associate laboratory director for physical sciences and engineering at the Argonne National Laboratory in the USA. He …
The crossover
Fuel cells are more important to a developing country like India than developed countries. But the corporate sector is slow.