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IPCC report highlights policy’s role in advancing renewablesBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is preparing to release an exhaustive, 1,000-page report on May 31 that will highlight the significant global role renewables can play in providing sustainable energy and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next 40... Read more.. |
Renewable sources can meet most global energy demands – UN-backed reportBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
Renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind, biomass and hydropower could meet nearly 80 per cent of the world’s energy supplies by 2050 if governments pursue policies that harness their potential, a United Nations-backed report released on Monday says. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Waste to Energy Project Not So GreenBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
A waste-to-energy (WtE) project in the heart of the Indian capital and run by a powerful industrial family is testing the enforceability of the country’s environmental and zoning laws. The WtE project, being promoted by Jindal Ecopolis—owned by the Jindal family that... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Hospitality , Inter Press Service , Law , Politics , Social Issues , Technology |
ESCI organizes International Conclave on Climate ChangeBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
Climate Change has now become one of the most crucial environmental challenges of the 21st century. India has witnessed economic losses and developmental setbacks on account of natural disasters and hazards. Nearly 60% of the country’s landmass is susceptible to... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
New NTPC plants to use 30% less waterBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
Anticipating a shortfall of water for power generation in coming years, NTPC plans to use advanced technology to reduce the water requirement of its future coal-based power generating stations by 30%, a company source said. NTPC is India’s largest coal-based power... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
TRAI sets the stage for a greener telecom environment in the country By : Sandeep Roy, May 11, 2011
This article summarizes the recent report on green telecom practises released by TRAI and reviews the current green initiatives of the large telecom players in India. Given the ever expanding subscriber base of the mobile phone segment and the resultant increase in... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , India , Policy Tracker , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
GPL goes 'green', adopts Environmental Managment PlanBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
A new feather has been added to the cap of the country's deepest multi-purpose Port, Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL), with the port adopting Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for effective pollution control to develop more cleaner and greener environment. Talking to... Read more.. |
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept Car on Display in New DelhiBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car was unveiled at Deutsche Motoren by Praful Patel, Honorable Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises at New Delhi. The German Ambassador to India, Thomas Matussek was present as the Guest of Honour. |
Companies see a realistic chance of bringing down cost of solar powerBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
It's an old idea whose time has finally come. Converting the sun's energy into electricity, or solar power, is a compelling proposition. It's clean and green, with an endless supply of fuel (from the sun). It's also faster to set up: a farm of solar cells to trap the sun's... Read more.. |
Power from renewable sources surpasses N-power for the first timeBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2011
For the first time in 2010 total renewable energy from three specific sources - wind turbines, biomass and waste-to-energy plants, and solar power - exceeded the total global nuclear power generation capacity. According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2010-... Read more.. |