Fuelling a crisis
Revised urea policy rekindles debate on just allocation of cleaner fuels
Cutting back coal: Global effort hits Chinese wall
India has one of the largest reductions within planned coal capacity
Southeast Asia’s energy demand to grow by 80 per cent in 2040: IEA
The share of fossil fuels in the region’s energy mix will rise to 78 per cent
World Bank axes coal-power funds
While India is unfazed by the decision, other developing countries may be hit hard
Shale gas: dubious game-changer
Polar potential
There’s a new way to reach untapped helium reserves that may solve supply shortage
Helium gas fields with no carbon footprint could be the solution
Can Bio-CNG click: Indore plant reducing air pollution, but odour remains a challenge
Part I: A ground report from Indore to understand roadblocks in way of bio-CNG
COVID-19: Why the crisis is different for the crude oil industry
Low prices, sparse storage pressure producers; any consensus may be short-lived
Dumping emissions: Countries building new fossil fuel projects in Africa but mostly for export
Planned projects will drive up Africa’s fossil fuel capacity by 116%
Bihar plans all-CNG commercial car fleet for Patna
Vehicle owners wary of cost factor, lack of filling stations
As told to Parliament (August 3, 2023): Almost a million trees to be felled for Great Nicobar Project
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Pollution in news on May 4
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution
Delhi to go greener
After CNG, the national capital is all set to run its public transport fleet on biogas
Gas, found and lost
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushing world towards clean energy, finds World Energy Outlook 2022
Switch to renewables means natural gas no longer a viable transition fuel
Will climate action be a casualty?
Have we learnt the lessons on the impact of burning fossil fuels yet?
India’s power mess
Solar energy could be the silver bullet
Correcting distortions
From Africa to Europe @ COP27: Keep off our gas fields
History shows fossil fuel extraction in Africa hardly benefits locals
As told to Parliament (August 9, 2021): No data on sickle cell disease among tribals
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Moneymakers
South Asia
Cess on diesel car
Powerless and lost