Ghana’s electricity crisis is holding the country back — how it got here
A rapid succession of regimes and the ravages of structural adjustment policies in the 1980s and 1990s challenged the ability of Ghana to clean …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 26, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Watch: What do electoral bonds disclose about violators of India’s environmental norms?
At least four of the major donors were associated with projects that violated environmental norms, snatched away tribal rights
India’s stance on power sector has been changing since May 2023. Is it a lack of planning or just political messaging?
Plans to halt building new coal-fired power plants, apart from those already planned, were announced 6 months ago
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
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses ‘unprecedented‘ nuclear threats: Experts
A power outage, among other factors, could spell doom for nuclear reactors
Will the Bill on Electricity Amendment change the power sector for the better?
Distribution companies in India have long been known as loss-making entities
Pollution data of most thermal power stations is rarely disclosed: CSE analysis
SO2, NOx levels go unreported in the public domain
India, Indonesia, Bangladesh & Vietnam host to most under-construction coal projects worldwide: Report
Building new unabated coal power plants must stop to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to analysis
Simply Put: Adani’s power
As told to Parliament (August 10, 2023): Centre prepared flood management plans for 23 river systems in Ganga basin
All that was discussed in the House through the day
India’s growing power crisis: Newer, efficient plants lying idle may have role to play
Newer plants that are idle or underutilised have cumulative capacity of 11,140 MW
Winter shutdown of coal plants based on flawed logic, won’t improve Delhi’s air
Stations should comply with environmental norms at the earliest
Thermal power plants are still not disposing of fly ash properly, NGT cases show
These cases show it is imperative to bridge the gap between legal mandates and their execution
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
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
Can India have ‘Project Great Indian Bustard’, apex court asks during hearing on GIB deaths
A total of seven Great Indian Bustards have died in 2022 due to electrocution
Instal bird diverters on overhead power-lines by July 20: Supreme Court to Rajasthan, Gujarat
Move aimed at protecting Great Indian Bustards, lesser floricans
Biomass co-firing: Why India’s target for coal power plants is challenging
Biomass pellet suppliers fetch better prices from other industries
Wind power in India: There is a case for reviving the sector
Harnessing more wind power can help several states buy cheaper
Bengal buys dirtiest coal-based power generated in India: CSE study
TPPs in the state have not taken adequate measures to control pollution
Less than 8% of India’s coal power plants can control SO2 emissions, a new analysis finds
The thermal sector holds a predominant position within India’s overall installed capacity
India’s coal demand to increase to 1.5 billion tonnes by 2030: Economic Survey 2021-22
Are we really planning transition to cleaner economy?
Talcher thermal power plant shuts down, NTPC says modern unit will replace it
The 460-megawatt power plant was commissioned in 1967
6 dead in Srisailum hydroelectric plant fire
6 admitted in hospital, search on for 3 more