Union Budget 2020-2021: Suggests closure of carbon-intensive coal power plants
But mere suggestion may not work for these repeat offenders
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
Environment takes back seat: MoEFCC extends SOx compliance deadline again
Non-retiring plants get 2-year extension, retiring plants get till 2027
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
Two years from now, India will see biggest percentage growth in energy consumption: IEA
Asia will consume half of the world’s power for the first time by 2025
This sand battery could be a solution for Europe’s energy crisis
A new technology is keeping a Finland town warm with renewable energy
As told to Parliament (March 17, 2021): Indian Railways eye 20 GW solar power from vacant land by 2030
Solar power lights up Sundarbans island
Six solar micro-grids cater to about 600 families in Satjelia island
Can carbon capture be new hope for mitigating CO2 emissions?
NTPC Vindhyachal implements carbon capture technology
Coal burning responsible for heavy air pollution in India: IEACCC study
Implementing emission norms, running clean coal power need of the hour, the study says
Half of Europe at risk of drought, power generation hit too: Report
EU member states urged to reduce gas consumption, lower dependence on Russia
As told to Parliament (March 31, 2022): Gir’s lion density is 15.20 individuals per 100 sq km
Joshimath crisis is a warning from the Himalayas
A development model based on local conditions and aspirations is necessary
Joshimath: What escalated the situation on the intervening night of January 2-3?
New leaks reported in several areas; closed tunnel in Tapovan may be the source
Joshimath: Subsidence in several Uttarakhand villages since December 25, 2022
Down To Earth ground report finds widening cracks in remote villages around Joshimath
Industrial accidents: Time for Neyveli Lignite to take a call
Management should decide the fate of the old plant units immediately
Countries move away from coal even as India moves towards it
Germany, Japan, Spain and the US have all decided to move to renewable energy
Union Budget 2024-25: Why India’s rooftop solar plan fails to spark interest
Complex and time-consuming installation process is exacerbated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of awareness among potential beneficiaries
NTPC Dadri to adopt advanced boiler technology to reduce NOx emissions
Close monitoring of the technology’s performance is necessary to ensure compliance, says the Centre for Science and Environment
EU bloc picture of contradiction as fossil fuel dependence continues despite ambitious climate goals
Just as the world prepares to negotiate phase out of all fossil fuels at COP28, the EU bloc, a prominent Global North member, is split on the issue
By 2050 Coal India Limited may have to lay off 73,800 jobs: Global Energy Monitor
China, India, Poland and South Africa may see most layoffs; Addition of jobs in the renewable energy industry may work in India’s favour
Now thermal power plants recovering waste heat need no green clearance
The MoEF&CC relaxed the EIA norms to benefit industries employing Waste Heat Recovery Boilers without any auxiliary fuel
NTPC fly ash discharge in Chhattisgarh sparks water contamination fears in Odisha
Fly ash slurry from NTPC plant in Chattisgarh flew over 9 hours Nov 23 into Sukhanara nallah. The gates of power plant are 150 metres …
All is not well at the Neyveli thermal power station in Cuddalore
Several accidents at the power station reveal serious issues in maintenance, safety systems