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Trillion-dollar question: Who leads climate battle?By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 29, 2010
Political and business leaders gather this week in an attempt to revive the world's faltering challenge to global warming. But they face a battle to lift the cloud of scepticism that has descended over climate science and chart a new way forward. Some of the planet's... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Entertainment , Environment , Health , Labor , Politics , Social Issues , Technology |
Govt lines up hydro projects worth Rs 84k cr in NEBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 25, 2010
The government has firmed up an investment of over Rs 84,000 crore for setting up hydel projects in the north-eastern region of the country by 2020, which will produce 14,000 MW of electricity. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the techno-economic clearance body... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |
How India's Commodity Appetite Can Reap a Carbon DividendBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 23, 2010
An interesting element of U.S. President Barack Obama's stimulus plan has been its focus on low-carbon technologies. But it could be India and China that hold the key to a solution to the problems of climate change. Both India and China have massive appetites for... Read more.. |
India Moves to Combat Climate Change With Green TechBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 19, 2010
Energy efficiency and new green technology can help India mitigate the impact of climate change despite the lack of a global accord, concluded a panel here Mar. 12, organized by the Natural Resources Defense Council. “Copenhagen is not where the action is,” said Sean... Read more.. |
Govt counts on PSUs to drive mega solar projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 15, 2010
The Centre is counting on the public sector brigade to execute capacity on large-scale grid connected solar power projects. ONGC, NHPC, BHEL, and NTPC are among the front runners. Hydrocarbon major ONGC is looking to start off with a 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant... Read more.. Subject Tags: Forest Carbon , Politics |
India ties among most consequential in 21st century: USBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 13, 2010
WASHINGTON: Looking at relations with India "as one of the most consequential of US foreign policy in the 21st century", the US wishes to capitalise on their converging values and interests to confront global challenges, said a senior US official. "India is going to be... Read more.. |
India needs to find right model for managing climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 9, 2010
As the world works to a global climate deal in Cancun later this year, advanced developing countries like India will come under increasing pressure While... Read more.. Subject Tags: Education , Environment , Labor , Law , Politics , Religion , Social Issues , Technology , War |
India: Himachal to get $450-m aid to boost eco-friendly growthBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 8, 2010
The move will earn HP the tag of first carbon-neutral state in Asia: The World Bank has agreed to sanction $450-million loan for promoting sustainable environmental growth in Himachal Pradesh. The loan will enable Himachal to become first carbon-neutral state in Asia. ... Read more.. |
India for energy cooperation with Australia, NorwayBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 6, 2010
India is likely to discuss bilateral cooperation in energy sector with Norway and Australia as the foreign ministers of both these nations are on official visits. The foreign minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre is on an official visit to India from March 1-3 . Støre... Read more.. |
India eyes millions in green funds from coal taxBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 26, 2010
India proposed on Friday a small tax on production of coal to raise millions of dollars for a National Clean Energy Fund that could help the world's fourth biggest polluter to shift to a low-carbon economy. India's growing economy has huge potential to shift to a low-... Read more.. |