CAQM’s focus on captive thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR a welcome step, but challenges ahead
Several industries Down To Earth spoke to were unaware of the new order or were perplexed about the technical feasibility of it in …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 6, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
A central meeting showed pushback against tech in power plants to reduce SO2 emissions. Here’s why it’s a bad idea
New IIT-D study has challenged need for flue gas desulfuphisation in thermal power plants
Two years from now, India will see biggest percentage growth in energy consumption: IEA
Asia will consume half of the world’s power for the first time by 2025
This sand battery could be a solution for Europe’s energy crisis
A new technology is keeping a Finland town warm with renewable energy
As told to Parliament (March 17, 2021): Indian Railways eye 20 GW solar power from vacant land by 2030
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Solar power lights up Sundarbans island
Six solar micro-grids cater to about 600 families in Satjelia island
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2023): Land subsidence in Joshimath very old issue, claims power minister
In response to another question asked this week, the minister said Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is far away from the site where …
Can carbon capture be new hope for mitigating CO2 emissions?
NTPC Vindhyachal implements carbon capture technology
Coal burning responsible for heavy air pollution in India: IEACCC study
Implementing emission norms, running clean coal power need of the hour, the study says
Half of Europe at risk of drought, power generation hit too: Report
EU member states urged to reduce gas consumption, lower dependence on Russia
As told to Parliament (March 31, 2022): Gir’s lion density is 15.20 individuals per 100 sq km
Power ministry asks MoEF&CC to dilute emission norms for coal-based power stations
The norms have been awaiting implementation since 2017 although they were first notified in 2015
How clean is Delhi’s electricity? Not much, finds CSE study
A third of the Capital’s power is from coal-fired plants that don’t follow emission norms
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 7, 2020)
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 8-13, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the …
Joshimath crisis is a warning from the Himalayas
A development model based on local conditions and aspirations is necessary
Are NGT orders enough to ensure full ash utilisation by power plants?
As many as 102 of 112 power plants have sought exemption from paying environmental compensation, according to a recent CPCB report to NGT
Joshimath: What escalated the situation on the intervening night of January 2-3?
New leaks reported in several areas; closed tunnel in Tapovan may be the source
Joshimath: Subsidence in several Uttarakhand villages since December 25, 2022
Down To Earth ground report finds widening cracks in remote villages around Joshimath
Solar power tariff hits record low, sparks worry about coal’s future
The solar power tariff bid of Rs 2.36 per kilowatt / hour is 3.3% lower than the previous record
National Electricity Plan: No coal expansion, renewable capacity to dominate in India by 2031-32
Emissions from power sector in a decade expected increase by 10 million tonnes; efficienty of plants to be improved
As told to Parliament (March 13, 2023): 19% PM2.5 emissions in Indo-Gangetic Plains come from households
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Chandigarh and Delhi emit 437 gigagrams PM2.5 per year through household cooking
Indian thermal power plants got Rs 7.62 lakh crore in loans in 17 years: Report
Tamil Nadu got the most loans at over Rs 84,000 crore; followed by Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms
Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages
