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SASTRA commissions 80 KW biogas plant

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 19, 2011

 As part of its initiatives to optimise utility of renewable energy, SASTRA University on Friday commissioned an 80 KW biogas plant on its campus.

The plant of 600 m3 capacity inaugurated by P. R. Muralidharan, Deputy General Manager, Tamil Nadu Energy Development...

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COP-17: Indigenous rights group turns up the heat on Canada

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 8, 2011

CIVIL opposition to the Canadian government has ramped up this week, with Canadian participants in the Durban climate change talks complaining that their government was listening to polluting industry, and not to their people.

Six protestors were ejected from the...

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COP-17: End the US-China ping-pong game, say negotiators

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2011

THE "ping-pong" game between the US and China over what they were prepared to concede in the United Nations climate change talks (COP-17) in Durban must come to an end, European climate change commissioner Connie Hedegaard said on Wednesday.

The almost 200 countries...

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Sustainable agriculture – An evergreen revolution

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 4, 2011

The "Father of the Green Revolution in India", Prof. M S Swaminathan shares his views on the status of the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture, and myriad opportunities for India to explore.

Professor M S Swaminathan has been acclaimed by the TIME magazine...

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Clenergen is Said to Become One of India's Largest Biomass Power Generating Companies in 2011

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011

Clenergen India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clenergen Corporation (OTCQB:CRGE)(FRANKFURT:9CE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aurobindo Agro Energy Private Limited to acquire an 8.5MW biomass power plant located in Klayarkoil, Tamilnadu. Following...

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New power policy may help you install solar panels

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011

"World Environment Day" includes release of a New Forest Report

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Martifer Solar, Louroux Bio Energies to collaborate on 25MW of solar projects in Gujarat, India

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011

Martifer Solar has signed an agreement with Louroux Bio Energies, which will see the two companies working together to install 25MW of solar PV projects near Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Working in multiple phases, the project should be delivered by the end of December.

“We...

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Bio-plastic bags trying to change the face of carry bag market

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011

With the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the use of plastic pouches for 'gutka' and a number of states banning plastic carry bags, an eco-friendly bio- plastic bag is being touted as a replacement for the ubiquitous polythene bag in India's retail markets.
The...

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Five solutions for sustainable living in a city!

By : Pramita Sen, May 31, 2011

Our flavor of the month is sustainable lifestyles for city lovers! Read on to know more about five easy to adopt innovative sustainable solutions that can be taken up by urban dwellers for an eco-friendly living.

Our flavor of the month is sustainable...

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India Wants Market to Curb Emissions

By : sustainabilityo..., May 31, 2011

With four times the population of the United States, an economy growing 8 percent to 9 percent a year and surging energy demand, India’s race to become an economic power has propelled it to No.3 on the list of top carbon polluters, after China and the United States.

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