Parliamentary Digest (August 2, 2022): Less wheat harvested than expected due to heatwaves
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
Mild hybrids: diesel in new disguise?
Diesel vehicles, in the name of 'mild hybrids', are cornering a huge portion of the funds allocated for promotion of electric mobility in India
$6.4 trillion investment expected in clean technology over 10 years
Report indicates massive growth potential for SMEs
Public-private partnership: Way forward for India's critical minerals value chain?
India needs to gear up by setting up joint ventures with the global OEMs and mining companies to make its lithium value chain resilient and …
Six years on, authorities clueless about Fukushima
Abnormally high radiation preventing humans and robots from cleaning the damaged reactors
US federal agencies to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2025
Move comes in the wake of US-China deal and is expected to cut overall emissions of the country by 26 million tonnes
Fukushima rice passes radiation tests for first time since disaster
The earthquake that hit Japan nearly four years ago had forced the country to stop export of fish and other produce from the area near Fukushima …
China announces 10 per cent tax break for electric cars
At least 30 per cent of the vehicles bought for use by the state from 2014 to 2016 will be electric powered or clean energy based, says government
Mumbai transport department waits for nod to levy additional tax on fuel, cars
Cess was proposed to generate funds for improving public transport and reducing congestion on city roads
As told to Parliament (August 8, 2023): Central Electricity Authority suggests not retiring coal power plants before 2030
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2024): Cancer cases on the rise in India
New Battery Waste Management Rules make producers accountable for recycling
But they need to be more holistic in design to enable sustainability standards
Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Eight countries, the EU analysed; Least faith in US policymakers
Physicists hunt for superconductors that can revolutionise world’s energy system
Superconductors can address the problem of unwanted heat produced from electrical energy. But there is a rider: they operate at ultra-low …
Why nuclear is still unclear
Notwithstanding the symbolism of a nuclear disaster striking Japan again, the global perception of nuclear energy took another beating in …
‘No room left for the car’
Australian environmental activist and professor of sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Peter Newman loves Indian streets. He shares his …
As told to Parliament (December 12, 2023): Rs 800 crore in subsidies sanctioned to build 7,432 EV charging stations
World’s biggest solar power project becomes operational in US
Ivanpah produces 392 MW power; avoids emissions of 400,000 tonnes of CO2
Protests against Kishanganga dam prompt authorities to impose restrictions on civilians
Residents accuse NHPC of paying too little compensation for land; attempt to stall ongoing work
Japan restarts first nuclear plant after Fukushima disaster
Kyushu plant revived amidst heavy protests
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector
How green is Union Budget 2022-23?
Electric vehicle policy sees triple boost in this year‘s Union Budget
Biggest solar plant in Northeast begins power generation
The state has maximum surpluspower in the country
Fukushima: radioactive water leaking into sea
Tokyo Electric Power Company gets flak for keeping silent about leaks in the past