Fossil Fuel Suicide Why fossil fools will cost us the Earth

fun and informative look at what harm fossil fuels cause and how renewable technologies can help stem the decline in our environment.

Ganga needs more than just cleaning

Government reforms must include basin-scale hydrological and ecological conservation efforts

Norwegian Embassy: A case of treading lighter on nature’s resources

A combination of low-capital initiatives by the management, maintenance policies and a clear vision that have made the Norwegian Embassy into a …

India’s coal power fleets under-utilised, says report, amid auctions

Performance of coal power fleets declined by 21 per cent from 78 per cent in 2010 — a historical low

No mention of regional coordination to curb air pollution in 102 city plans, finds study

Sources from outside a city’s boundaries account for at least 30% of pollutants in that city, according to study 

MNRE launches scheme to incentivise production of green hydrogen

Rs 17,490 crore has been set aside for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, to bolster domestic …

Will algae biofuels become viable?

Pioneers of commercial biofuel production had to shut shop or diversify their portfolio

WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels

Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out

Nuclear waste management: Is Finland’s Onkalo facility safe?

The facility, set to begin operation in 2024, isn't based on a foolproof concept

RE-powering Jharkhand: Solar objectives great, but execution may be tough

Coal to clean transformation will need structural transformation of age-old communities

Africa’s energy poverty: Dwindling forests, high power costs worsening energy security in Sierra Leone

Russia-Ukraine conflict driving up electricity rates; huge renewable potential needs investment

Ukraine, high food and energy prices, debt: Global FDI fell 12% in 2022 due to multiple crises

Although investments in renewables have nearly tripled since 2015, most of the money has gone to developed countries, the report noted

Why Jaipur’s Hingonia biogas plant has emerged as a model for waste-to-energy facilities

Infrastructure required for setting up biogas plant is available in India; finanacial support & proper waste management can help the industry grow

Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents

Why hydrogen vs battery debate doesn’t need a winner: The technology choice conundrum

Energy diversification model where both battery and hydrogen infrastructures co-exist will mean better energy security, more stable grid

US’ new climate bill: The good, the bad and the fossil-addicted

The Inflation Reduction Act represents long overdue climate action by the world’s biggest historical emitter of greenhouse gases

Cleaning India’s air: What is the report card so far?

An analysis of various steps taken by the government in this regard shows that much more needs to be done

Invest big to clean up 80% power in US: Study

The estimated benefits of such a policy are large, widespread and far outweigh the costs

Clean cooking: Can we think beyond LPG?

Availability of LPG is largely dependent on imports and may not be a sustainable alternative for a clean cooking fuel

Access to electricity improves across states, urban-rural divide remains: NFHS-5

At least 99% household population in Goa, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka had electricity  

Touchy Technology

Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released a report on Methodological and Technological Issues …

Will the mother of all deals be on sinks?

At CoP deals are being made behind closed doors and there is suspicion that the mega-deal will be on sinks despite the fact that it may not make …

Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (September 9-13)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week&…

Energy access goals need greater effort in post-COVID-19 world: Report

Report calls SDG 7 progress of last few years regarding access to electricity insufficient; says pandemic will make things worse

US tightens emissions norms for vehicle manufacturers. How the move can inspire India’s EV transition

Local parts key to eligibility for subsidies