Myanmar, India’s gateway to ASEAN, can solve its power issues by shifting to renewables

The estimated potential for wind energy is 33.83 GW & for solar energy, it is 26.96 GW; effective tapping of these resources can reduce …

IFC stake in Federal Bank Ltd results in no new coal commitment

The international body had demanded in July 2021 that India’s 7th largest commercial bank should put a stop to coal financing  

Coal-fired power stations carry heavy health costs in South Africa

Emissions from power plants causes at least 2,200 premature deaths every year, says Greenpeace

Hydropower projects suffer severe damage

19 projects in Uttarakhand washed away; state hydel power corporation loses Rs 77 crore

Scheme for large-scale solar projects gets presidential sanction

Rs 4,050 crore approved for solar parks and ultra mega power projects

World Bank agrees to look into construction of Uttarakhand dam

Major victory for villagers alleging violations in construction of Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project

Maximum devastation occurred in areas of maximum forestland diversion

Experts say deforestation aggravated floods in Uttarakhand; only 12 per cent compensatory afforestation achieved

Big solar projects favoured over mini grids

Budget gives boost to solar powered agricultural pumps

New green clearance procedures make coal mine expansion easy

MoEF office memorandums do away with public hearing for coal mine expansion and delink forest clearance from environment clearance for ultra mega …

Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked

Arunachal Pradesh government told to submit plan for controversial project again

Why draft EIA 2020 needs a revaluation

The point of contention in the draft Environment Impact Assessment is post-facto clearance and less public participation with affected …

World Bank decides to stop financing coal-fired power plants

EXIM Bank follows suit. India unfazed by decisions. Other poor developing countries may be hit