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AP to get solar power policy soonBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
The state government is contemplating a comprehensive solar power policy as a large of solar power projects are in the pipeline in Andhra Pradesh. A study team that recently toured Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, said that consultants will now be appointed to give... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Global resource consumption to triple by 2050: UNBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
Global consumption of natural resources could almost triple to 140 billion tons a year by 2050 unless nations take drastic steps, the United Nations warned Thursday. A UN environment panel said the world cannot sustain the tearaway rate of use of minerals, ores and... Read more.. |
UREDA clears four renewable energy projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
Empowered committee of Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), which is being led by the Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar, has cleared four projects of renewable energy in a meeting on Thursday. For the purpose of setting up the projects of other... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
UN climate change panel refuses to correct `mistakes' in Cancun pactBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
The government has drawn the attention of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) secretariat to the terms that was agreed upon at Cancun in December 2010, but have not been reflected in sections of the released document. The Union ministry of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
P2 inks agreement with Photonix SolarBy : sustainabilityo..., May 13, 2011
Canada based P2 Solar has signed an agreement with Photonix Solar, a solar PV module manufacturer in India. Under the agreement, P2 and Photonix have agreed to work together for the development of solar PV power projects in India. Photonix clients and its... Read more.. Subject Tags: Photonix , Technology |
Is India Catching Up on Future Smart Vehicles? By : Pramita Sen, May 12, 2011
In this next article under the “Sustainable Consumption Series”, here’s an overview of where India stands in terms of smart vehicles - both consumer and mass transit systems- which are currently operational and /or scheduled to be introduced soon in India. ... Read more.. |
New rice variety being developedBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
The CCS Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar, is focusing on development of a variety of rice that will require much less water for cultivation than the traditional varieties. Stating this on Wednesday, HAU Director of Research R.P. Narwal said that to save... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
US, Indian think tanks form joint groupBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
Two US and Indian think tanks, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Aspen Institute India, have announced the formation of the US-India Joint Group on shared national interests. The group, composed of former government officials and scholars from both... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Vikram Solar Plans Major Thrust towards Solarization of Telecom TowersBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
Vikram Solar Private Limited, one of the premier companies in India for the promotion of renewable energy and its implementation, has decided for a major initiative towards solarization of telecom towers. Vikram Solar manufactures a wide range of Solar modules made... Read more.. |
Organic farming – India's future perfect?By : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
India's struggling farmers are starting to profit from a budding interest in organic living. Not only are the incomes of organic farmers soaring – by 30% to 200%, according to organic experts – but their yields are rising as the pesticide-poisoned land is repaired through... Read more.. |