The great rush

New gold rush

Japan acts on Kyoto pledge

Gets clean air credits by undertaking energy projects in Kazakhstan

As told to Parliament (August 8, 2023): Central Electricity Authority suggests not retiring coal power plants before 2030

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Union Budget 2020-2021: Suggests closure of carbon-intensive coal power plants

But mere suggestion may not work for these repeat offenders

Sound foundation

Fly ash presents an alternative to the polluting burnt bricks

Acid rain in Orissa?

People’s power v thermal power

Sompeta shows people’s resolve to protect wetlands

Probe ordered into land allotment to Hinduja Power Corporation in Visakhapatnam

Company failed to set up power plant even 10 years after it took possession of site

Solar trick

A number of solar mission projects operational only on paper

Residents protest Tata Power’s modernisation plans for Trombay plant

Modernisation will increase pollution, say residents

Polluting coal power plants may get blanket 20-year extension of compliance deadlines 

Only 5% Category C plants in compliance with emission norms at present

Deadline extension for coal power plants will harm air pollution fight: CSE

Calls for bringing in an effective incentive penalty-based system  

Reservoir levels dip in Maharashtra, may hit major power plants

Koyna hydro power plant already closed due to water crunch

Nothing official about it

Ishikaa Sharma recounts her first day at the National Green Tribunal

Greenpeace wants Centre to rethink energy policy

Karnataka plans coal power plants despite water scarcity

As told to Parliament (July 18, 2022): Final notification on eco-sensitive areas pending for 8 years

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Environment takes back seat: MoEFCC extends SOx compliance deadline again

Non-retiring plants get 2-year extension, retiring plants get till 2027

Power grid FAQ

Who’s afraid of auctioning coal?

Centre continues to allocate coal blocks despite calls for competitive bidding

World Bank hears Mundra fishers

Complainants say coal power plant in Gujarat will harm environment and affect catch

In court

Don't eat tuna

Srikakulam plant on hold

Appellate authority cancels environment clearance