Making power needs more energy than it yields

Tough decisions ahead

A BBC serial says strong political will is needed to ensure that energy is used efficient.

Sending right signals

High optical efficiency and monochromatic light give light-emitting diodes an edge over conventional traffic lights in saving a lot of energy

Low-volt chip for longer cell phone battery life

The investment dilemma

Technological improvement for greater efficiency faces many hurdles, especially poor immediate returns on investment

Time to act

People in the us should realise that only if they reduce fuel consumption will prices fall

US engineers design heating patches that can be sewn into clothes

They claim the patches can replace heating systems and save 47 % of global energy used for indoor heating

New panel to modify energy Acts

Burning cheaper

The introduction of new models of stoves in Burkina Faso may reduce the pressure on forests

Study warns of desolate energy scenario

The Tata Energy Research Institute's report on fuel consumption trends calls for a clear energy policy to prevent India from being trapped in an …

A timely exposition on petroleum

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Energy management needs top priority

'I don't think future generations will be very happy with our performance'

Michael Jefferson is vice-president of the London-based World Energy Council (WEC), an international association covering all energy forms. …

Too close to the sun

The internationally-funded programme to promote solar photovoltaic systems remains a nonstarter

The X factor

Business ultimately depends on profit. Sustained growth depends on wise investment. But as economies grow and productivity rises, resource use …

Energy conservation building code for Andhra soon

Green factory building code, measures to improve energy efficiency under consideration

Rewind 2018: Urbanisation creates chaos in India

Challenges and possible solutions to the rising population in urban areas

Nothing greasy about it

The increase in oil prices doesn't harm anyone

Green sports

New software for more mileage

Biodiversity exhibition on wheels

Australia manages its water crisis well

Aussies toil with drought

Fuel saver

Beat that heat

Municipalities and citizens in the US could significantly contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Gurgaon to bid goodbye to clotheslines