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 …
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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 …
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution, both outside and inside homes, is a silent and prolific killer responsible for the premature death of seven million people each year, including …
Who Is Greta Thunberg And What Is #SchoolStrike4Climate?
Greta Thunberg is 16 year old Swidish Climate activist She has been fanatically reading and researching climate change for seven years and since last summer, …
India on track to achieve Paris climate change agreement target: US expert
India, which is successfully pushing its aggressive policy of adding renewable energy to its energy profile, is projected to be on track to achieve its …
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India, UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom (UK) on Cooperation …