Drought of equity

A large part of Maharashtra has been declared drought-hit. But distribution of water is quite incongruous. While the few who are politically and …

EU bloc picture of contradiction as fossil fuel dependence continues despite ambitious climate goals

Just as the world prepares to negotiate phase out of all fossil fuels at COP28, the EU bloc, a prominent Global North member, is split on the issue

By 2050 Coal India Limited may have to lay off 73,800 jobs: Global Energy Monitor

China, India, Poland and South Africa may see most layoffs; Addition of jobs in the renewable energy industry may work in India’s favour

NTPC Dadri to adopt advanced boiler technology to reduce NOx emissions

Close monitoring of the technology’s performance is necessary to ensure compliance, says the Centre for Science and Environment

Union Budget 2024-25: Why India’s rooftop solar plan fails to spark interest

Complex and time-consuming installation process is exacerbated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of awareness among potential beneficiaries

India’s stance on power sector has been changing since May 2023. Is it a lack of planning or just political messaging?

Plans to halt building new coal-fired power plants, apart from those already planned, were announced 6 months ago

Shine a light

Researchers have come up with a promising invention to make solar power commercially viable

Public hearing says no to NTPC

Mouda expansion project faces people’s ire

SUNNY DAYS

Soaking in the sun

The US is trying to revive solar thermal power technology

Algae with a taste for carbon dioxide

NTPC considering pilot project in Visakhapatnam

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among 5 Indian states with dirtiest coal power stations: CSE analysis

State-run stations in these states will default emission norms, finds CSE analysis

Most NCR thermal power plants exceed MOEFCC emission norms, adding to region’s pollution problem

Recent CSE analysis found just two of 11 plants have SO2 control measures, just one compliant with standards

Playing hooky

Maharashtra government is none too keen to talk on Enron

Cap the trade

Pollution data of most thermal power stations is rarely disclosed: CSE analysis

SO2, NOx levels go unreported in the public domain

Protests resume at Loharinag Pala

As government decides to restart Bhagirathi project

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Power to pollute

More power will mean more pollution, say participants at a recently-held seminar in Lucknow

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