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
Winter shutdown of coal plants based on flawed logic, won’t improve Delhi’s air
Stations should comply with environmental norms at the earliest
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
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?
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among 5 Indian states with dirtiest coal power stations: CSE analysis
State-run stations in these states will default emission norms, finds CSE analysis
As told to Parliament (August 8, 2023): Central Electricity Authority suggests not retiring coal power plants before 2030
Pollution data of most thermal power stations is rarely disclosed: CSE analysis
SO2, NOx levels go unreported in the public domain
Union Budget 2020-2021: Suggests closure of carbon-intensive coal power plants
But mere suggestion may not work for these repeat offenders
Deadline extension for coal power plants will harm air pollution fight: CSE
Calls for bringing in an effective incentive penalty-based system
As told to Parliament (July 18, 2022): Final notification on eco-sensitive areas pending for 8 years
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
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
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
A central meeting showed pushback against tech in power plants to reduce SO2 emissions. Here’s why it’s a bad idea
New IIT-D study has challenged need for flue gas desulfuphisation in thermal power plants