Adani should bow out gracefully from its Carmichael coal mine

With the last major court case cleared, Adani is free to proceed with its Carmichael coal mine. But the business case is not looking good

Energy security in drought-hit Maharashtra

A large amount of energy produced in the state is from water-intensive coal power plants. Moving to renewable sources will solve the problem

Auto yes to coal

High powered panel recommends freeing coal blocks in forests

Tribals force cancellation of public hearing for BCCL’s Dhanbad coal mines

They were not informed about the hearing which was organized in officers’ club, far from Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s project site

Coal India to be probed for supply of low grade coal to sponge iron, power plants

Poor quality coal pollutes more; anti-competitive fuel supply agreements also under scanner of Competition Commission of India

SOUTH AFRICA

EU's tragic flaw

Europe may not meet Kyoto targets due to love for coal

Energy draft policy report has several loopholes

American Electric Power to reduce emissions

Fluorescent lamps energy efficient but with glitches

People's victory over IFFCO thermal plant

CAQM’s focus on captive thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR a welcome step, but challenges ahead

Several industries Down To Earth spoke to were unaware of the new order or were perplexed about the technical feasibility of it in …

Japan to commercialise hydrogen energy transport by 2025

Pilot tests carried out successfully; the country finished construction of 2,500 cubic meter liquefied hydrogen gas terminal at Kobe this April

How National Board for Wildlife gives legitimacy to illegal mining in Assam

The board approved coal mining proposal that diverts 98.59 hectares of forest land in Dehing Patkai

Maharashtra to allow coal mines closer to rivers

Relaxation of river zone regulation law will damage rivers and even mines, say environmentalists

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

Mining Bill gives people their due

It ensures that mine owners share profit with people

Common energy tax for EU countries

Is tackling climate change economically viable?

Faceless workers

Global warming turns its heat on Orissa

US bank uses carbon smokescreen

EXIM Bank nearly denied funds to Reliance’s coal-fired plant

Union Budget 2020-21: Finance Minister promises Rs 4,400 cr to fight air pollution

But the budget document does not reflect the bold increase  

Scrap all coal block allocations to private firms: Parliament panel

Consumers denied cheap electricity because government failed to monitor private firms allocated coal blocks almost free of cost, says report

Jharkhand mine collapse: 11 workers killed; over 50 feared trapped

Rescue operations still on, exact number of trapped miners yet to be ascertained