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
Will algae biofuels become viable?
Pioneers of commercial biofuel production had to shut shop or diversify their portfolio
Nuclear waste management: Is Finland’s Onkalo facility safe?
The facility, set to begin operation in 2024, isn't based on a foolproof concept
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents
Why hydrogen vs battery debate doesn’t need a winner: The technology choice conundrum
Energy diversification model where both battery and hydrogen infrastructures co-exist will mean better energy security, more stable grid
MNRE’s plan to set up transmission lines for renewable power aimed at meeting NDCs
The plan also includes a Battery Energy Storage System of 51 GW to provide round-the-clock power to consumers
Road to net zero: Developing countries can cut 70% emissions with modest investments, says World Bank
High-income countries responsible for historical emissions must rapidly decarbonise, says World Bank report
Mumbai Climate Action Plan aims to remove carbon emissions by 2050. Can it be done?
The solution lies in switching to renewables like solar and wind. Solar alone can potentially generate 1,724 MW of electricity, enough to meet …
As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms
Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages
DTE Call for Action: Is rapid expansion of electric buses critical for India’s low-carbon strategy
Presently, around 370 million commuters use approximately 1.7 million buses daily. Even a small fragment of 10 to 20 per cent electrification can …
Zimbabwe to construct first utility geothermal power plant
Project aims to reduce Zimbabwe’s reliance on hydropower energy sources, which are under threat due to climate change
What Israel-Hamas war means for India’s oil market
If the Gaza conflict drags on like the Russia-Ukraine war, India might need to generate import alternatives
Simply Put: Zero emission house
Most villagers think power theft should stop: Study
Survey in 6 states reveal how electricity theft is still on
DTE Call For Action: Why is rapid electrification of autos necessary?
Autos play a critical role in urban commuting in small, medium and big cities. But internal combustion-powered autos are high emitters
Cyclone Gabrielle: how microgrids could help keep the power on during extreme weather events
Microgrids are self-sufficient and can operate independently or in conjunction with the larger grid. They can run on different types of renewable …
How does a Bio-CNG plant help in reducing air pollution and health issues?
Bio-CNG technology can deal with air pollution at three levels by curtailing methane emissions, warding off waste burning and phasing out …
Sulphuric acid: The next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security
Rapid growth in the green economy and intensive agriculture could see demand rise to over 400 million tonnes by 2040
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: How it can play out
The Bill is a rehashed version of one the central government has been trying to pass in Parliament since 2014
China’s ‘artificial sun’ fusion reactor sets a new record
For 20 seconds, the device also achieved a peak temperature that is over ten times the sun’s
Investors are increasingly shunning mining companies that violate human rights
A growing body of research suggests that investors care about human rights impacts and consultation with Indigenous communities
Adani Carmichael coal: Do we need it or not?
If we are ramping up coal production abroad at a time when the IPCC and UN say it should drop, we should know what we are getting into
Global industrial emissions: Steeling through?
The sector is not adopting cutting-edge technologies, switching fuels, or even working on energy efficiency and demand reduction