In search of mud to save San Francisco Bay

To restore the region’s salt marshes, scientists and engineers need to get their hands on huge quantities of the messy stuff

In the Parliament on March 14, 2016

Here’s a round-up of today’s debates and reports on environmental and developmental issues

Countries commit to take forward clean energy mission

Acknowledging that clean energy is a vital part of the long-term response to climate change, some countries came together to enhance the …

Sunshine sector loses sheen

About 40 kilometres from Delhi, in the bustling real estate market of Noida-Greater Noida, lies the biggest irony that the renewable energy …

Solar energy is everybody's business

Solar mission is too important to let doubtful dealings hijack it

For a place in the sun

Big mini revolution

Checking with the past

Studying old weather could help in predicting new oil deposits

Climate changes

Masdar in UAE goes all green

Zero-carbon nation

India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity

Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives

India needs to invest in clean energy to meet targets

Industry says announcement of loans and performance-based incentives in budget will invigorate sector

More than 12 GW of solar PV projects in the pipeline in West Asia, Africa

Reason for the surge is varied. It ranges from improving lives of the energy poor, to reducing dependency on fossil fuels

Let solar shine

Census 2011 throws light on the darkness across India. Of the 246 million households, 67 per cent get electricity from the grid, while 31 per …

Centre prepares to launch solar mission phase 2

Draft document proposes 9,000 MW of grid-connected solar power and 800 MW of off-grid application; lacks clarity on critical issues

Trade barred

Countries protect their renewable energy equipment. Exporting nations see it as trade barrier  

Water ATM

Sarvajal makes clean drinking water accessible to people

Sunny Gujarat builds solar plant atop Sardar Sarovar canal

Centre plans to promote similar solar projects in other states

Sun-made, problems

Interaction between the sun and the surface waters of the world's oceans are hiking temperatures

Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent

Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …

During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a natural experiment that can help understand how animals respond to an unusual sudden change in …

Setting an example

Kenyan deal with Canadian firm to give boost to solar power

Total deal estimated to be worth USD 2.2 billion over the next five years

Will the recent SECI bid help unlock the complete potential of renewable energy?

This is certainly innovative packaging but it is too early to comment on its success