Biomass co-firing: Why India’s target for coal power plants is challenging
Biomass pellet suppliers fetch better prices from other industries
Greece passes first climate law
The law envisages decommissioning all lignite / coal plants by 2028
Clean hydrogen can cut carbon emissions 34%: Study
Can be achieved at manageable costs using wind and power energy, according to the study
Less than 8% of India’s coal power plants can control SO2 emissions, a new analysis finds
The thermal sector holds a predominant position within India’s overall installed capacity
US tightens emissions norms for vehicle manufacturers. How the move can inspire India’s EV transition
Local parts key to eligibility for subsidies
Cost of climate action: Africa needs $2.8 trillion from 2020-2030 to meet goals, says report
About 90% climate finance is likely to be external
As told to Parliament (December 7, 2021): Thousands of posts vacant at India’s rural health centres
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (December 6, 2021): Cases of environment-related offences almost doubled in 2020
Talcher thermal power plant shuts down, NTPC says modern unit will replace it
The 460-megawatt power plant was commissioned in 1967
Uttar Pradesh’s Bioenergy Policy: Good on paper, execution may be tricky
Offers cheap land for lease, tax and tariff exemptions to reduce fossil fuel use
Budget 2023-24: Deep Ocean Mission gets Rs 600 crore; funds to be spent on research vessel, identifying minerals
Experts raised concerns over the impacts of mining on deep-ocean biodiversity
How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?
Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.
High road to COP28: Ditch carbon capture tech, set end date for oil & gas production, report to developed nations
Experts worry investments in CCS could rob funds from renewable energy projects
Can biomass co-firing offer a viable solution to coal shortage and stubble burning?
It is a win-win solution for the farmers and the environment
CO2 emissions from building sector highest in 2019: UNEP
The sector’s decarbonisation progress also slowing down, notes report
COP28 diary (December 4): Developing countries reject GGA draft, vote of support for rechanneling Special Drawing Rights
New Global Stocktake text to be published December 5, World Bank announces 5 new initiatives
As told to Parliament: Assam, Bihar, Odisha get flood hazard atlases
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Clean(er) cooking in India: Country should explore e-cooking but address these challenges before switching
Lack of a reliable power supply is a major challenge to e-cooking adoption
Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Eight countries, the EU analysed; Least faith in US policymakers
As told to Parliament (July 3, 2019): 88 people died cleaning sewers in 3 years
What COP28 must achieve: Bold and ambitious action in a fractured world
We should treat COP28 as an opportunity to scrutinise the wealthy polluters and their plans up close and ask questions
Environment takes back seat: MoEFCC extends SOx compliance deadline again
Non-retiring plants get 2-year extension, retiring plants get till 2027
As told to Parliament (March 18, 2021): India has 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Italian oil major ENI lobbied for more fossil fuels despite 1970 internal report warning of dangers; faces lawsuit
The climate lawsuit, if brought to the court, will be the first of its kind in Italy
Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register
The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023