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US power sector headed for biggest decarbonisation ever

Bloomberg report estimates that renewable energy penetration and coal-to-gas switching could reduce the sector’s carbon emissions by 35 …

Japan uses climate finance to lend $1 billion to Indonesia for dirty coal

Observers call for clear rules on climate finance to ensure money is not spent on projects that would cause climate change

Andhra HC dismisses petitions against law to regulate micro-finance companies

Suggests state government should review the law enacted in the wake of suicides by rural borrowers

Fight over finance: where's the money, ask developing countries

Developed countries shy away from promising more money to developing nations from next year till 2020 for mitigation and adaptation measures

To fast track India’s industrial growth, FM gives sops to mining

Environmentalists say ministry of finance apathetic towards social environmental consequences

Karachi expressway elicits protests

EU for more funds in scientific research

No substance in budget's agriculture hype

COP-9 makes slow progress

New indices to track global carbon market

Energy pill for renewable sector

World Bank prepares off-grid scheme to revitalise growth

Green future

The present phase of climate change talks ends with consensus on ways to implement the Kyoto Protocol

Curative resolve

A dose of political will, backed by communication skills, can help combat infectious diseases

States may get back CAMPA money

Maharashtra to divert employment guarantee fund

UPA woos women and tribal voters

Finance minister lists Forest Rights Act as one of its key achievements while MGNREGA doesn't find mention.

US policy shift to hit dam funding

Shift in focus from hydropower to new renewables may impact World Bank funds for big dams

Who will repay loans for Delhi airport Metro, Reliance or DMRC?

Banks that helped build the most expensive and first public-private partnership Metro line in the country say it is a non-performing asset

Indian Science Congress' failed attempt at relevance

Bangladesh wants hybrid paddy, experts wary

End of the road for Bangalore?

Counting the cost

Is Span motel's punishment commensurate with its crime? Experts wonder...

Review finds ADB's policy doesn't hold water

Since 1998, adb has invested us $960 million in urban projects in India.