CSE stands by its assessment of Swachh Survekshan 2019, rebuts ministry’s charges
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has issued a strong rebuttal to a press release sent out by the Union ministry of housing and urban …
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BSES urges consumers to ‘switch off’ during Earth Hour on March 30
Delhi: Power distribution company BSES on Monday urged its over 42 lakh consumers to “switch off” during Earth Hour on March 30, a symbolic initiative …
Piyush Goyal, Dr Harsh Vardhan among 7 Indians in ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019’
Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Dr Harsh Vardhan are among the seven Indians who have been named in the ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People in …
NGT acts tough on air pollution, directs 6 states to submit action plan by April 30
The National Green Tribunal has directed six states to submit by April 30 action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms, failing …
Kerosene-Solar Subsidy Swap: A missed opportunity and a new imperative
Author: Vandana Chavan The government has recently put efforts to build upon the existing electricity grid infrastructure to enhance clean energy access to all households …
When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were “running after” the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a “bigger” source of pollution. The top …
Govt approval to Khurja Coal Plant is a step back in tackling Air Pollution: Greenpeace India
Greenpeace India on Thursday said the government’s approval for setting up 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh is …
ReNew Power raises USD 375 million via green bonds
Clean energy firm ReNew Power on Thursday said it has concluded a green bond issue of $375 million, which would be used for capital expenditure …
Trump’s environmental deregulatory agenda could boost CO2 emissions by 200 mln tons a year: study
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at the NYU School of Law announced the release of a Special Report detailing the extensive climate change and public …
NABARD sanctions decentralized clean energy for Meghalaya under RIDF
In a move which promises to make a radical impact on clean energy generation in North Eastern and other hilly states, the Government of Meghalaya …