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Global Warming Reduces Expected Yields of Harvests in Some Countries, Study SaysBy : sustainabilityo..., May 7, 2011
Global warming is already cutting substantially into potential crop yields in some countries — to such an extent that it may be a factor in the food price increases that have caused worldwide stress in recent years, researchers suggest in a new study. Corn yields were... Read more.. |
India’s renewable energy plans require $34bn investment by 2017By : sustainabilityo..., May 7, 2011
The government of India’s ambitious plans for renewable energy have grown incrementally in the last few years, with it quadrupling its target for solar capacity only this year. Until now many of these goals seemed rather far off but have prompted a surge of investment in the... Read more.. |
Sustainability to be integral to 12th Plan: JairamBy : sustainabilityo..., May 7, 2011
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said sustainable development with built in features for environmental protection will be an integral element of the 12th Five Year Plan, apart from the traditional emphasis on high GDP growth and inclusive development. "The focus on... Read more.. |
Research and Markets: An Essential 2011 Report Analyzing the Biofuel Industry in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., May 7, 2011
Biodiesel is a hot topic internationally as well as in India. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the Government of India and, to a greater extent, various state governments have promoted the production and consumption of biodiesel. Proponents of biodiesel point to the... Read more.. |
Dehradun to host consultations on climate change todayBy : sustainabilityo..., May 7, 2011
The National Action Plan on Climate Change envisages 'National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems' as one of the important missions and to translate the vision of NAPCC, every Himalayan state is preparing its State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), as part of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Research and Markets: Opportunities in the Indian Electrical Vehicle SectorBy : sustainabilityo..., May 6, 2011
Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aa7426/opportunities_in_t : ) has announced the addition of the " Opportunities in the Indian Electrical Vehicle Sector : " report... Read more.. |
Vikram Solar forms JV with Spanish firmBy : sustainabilityo..., May 6, 2011
Vikram Solar, manufacturers of Crystalline PV Modules, has formed a strategic alliance with Spain based Proener Renovables, a leading company in engineering processes. The newly formed JV Company Vikram- Proener Project will have a 51pc stake of Vikram Solar, whereas... Read more.. |
India aims to add 17,000 MW renewable power by 2017By : sustainabilityo..., May 6, 2011
India aims to add 17,000 megawatts of renewable energy over five years starting 2012, a top government official said on Thursday, stepping up the country's focus to develop clean energy sources. India's greenhouse gas emissions grew more than half between 1994 and 2007... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
"Smart Water Grid innovations can tackle water problems in India," says IBM By : sustainabilityo..., May 5, 2011
In this first article under the ‘Sustainable Technology Series’, Dr. Cameron Brooks, Director-Smart Water Management, IBM talks about the existing water crisis, smart water grids and the smart water management solutions being offered by IBM. Dr. Cameron Brooks is... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , China , energy , Human Interest , IBM , IBM Blue Gene , India , Labor , Smarter Water Management , Social Issues , Technology |
Official survey paints dismal picture of JK’s environmentBy : sustainabilityo..., May 5, 2011
Unbridled vandalisation of forests and water bodies coupled with haphazard planning and developmental activities is gradually pushing the eco-fragile Jammu and Kashmir to the verge of an eco-disaster, a fresh official survey has revealed. The baseline survey was conducted by... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |