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India rejects Denmark climate change proposalBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 1, 2009
India dismissed a draft climate change proposal by Denmark that expects developing economies to peak their greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, media report said. The draft document was circulated to a few countries ahead of the Dec 7-18 summit in Copenhagen, which is... Read more.. Subject Tags: Disaster , Technology |
India Plays Guessing Game Ahead of CopenhagenBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 1, 2009
With one week left before the start of the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen, there is still no reliable word as to whether Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will attend, or whether or how much the South Asian state will commit itself to emission cuts.... Read more.. |
India should not expect assistance to cut carbon emissions: Shyam SaranBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy on Climate Change, Shyam Saran, on Monday said that India being a major developing country should not expect any technology or any financial assistance from the developed countries to cut carbon emissions. Addressing a... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Projects Proliferate, Finds Zeus ResearchBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
Energy research and consultancy, Zeus Development Corporation observes a rapid rise in the number of underground coal gasification (UCG) projects in recent months. "Greenhouse gas emission concerns are prompting power and coal-to-liquids project developers to find... Read more.. |
FEATURE - Sunshine, sewage to power cities of the futureBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
"These are the three giant stomachs of Lille." Amid the hum of machinery and warm odour of putrefying autumn leaves, official Pierre Hirtzberger is explaining how three giant fermenters can convert household food waste, trimmings from parks and gardens... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
Finland lifting investment in Asean biogas sectorBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 29, 2009
Due to the rise of renewable energy in Asean, the Finnish government is stepping up its investment in the region through its Private Energy Marketing Fund (PMF), which uses Thailand as its regional business base. PMF started operating in Thailand in 2003 by setting up... Read more.. |
Rajasthan may attract Rs 45k crore in solar powerBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 29, 2009
If things move in right direction, Rajasthan is set to bask in the sunshine. The desert state is likely to attract an investment of Rs 45000 crore in the solar energy sector. Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation chairman and managing director Naresh Pal Gangwar told... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
What do the new standardized pollution norms imply? By : Anonymous, Nov 28, 2009
Right on the heels of the Copenhagen climate summit, India has announced uniform pollution standard norms. The change in pollution standards comes after a long spell of 15 years. “The new guidelines have been prepared after considering those of the European... Read more.. |
China sets green goal, puts India in a hot spotBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 27, 2009
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh left for Beijing on Thursday night as China — the world’s biggest carbon emitter — revealed its first energy-efficiency targets ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit on December 7. Ramesh will meet Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
UK not to pressure India on CO2 emission level: WadvaniBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 27, 2009
The British government will not put pressure on India for setting a reduction target for Carbon diOxide (CO2) emission level, British Deputy High Commissioner, Eastern India, Sanjay Wadvani said today. Speaking to reporters at an interactive session on ''Climate Change... Read more.. |