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India has 12GW power in all; China adds 12GW every yearBy : sustainabilityo..., May 21, 2010
After a rough spell that saw company debt rise to a high of Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion) and stock valuation drop, the world's third-largest wind turbine company, Suzlon, is looking forward to renewed and rapid growth. Chairman Tulsi Tanti spoke to ... Read more.. |
Carbon capture and storage: Insurance to climate change? By : Romita Pandita, May 17, 2010
CO2 capture and storage (CCS) is seen as potential tool for greenhouse gas mitigation. But due to concerns like the emissions due to increased energy consumption, cost and safety, India should critically examine all the associated issues before joining the bandwagon. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Environment , India , Politics , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
India green energy to power jump in CER issuance-studyBy : sustainabilityo..., May 17, 2010
A surge in renewable energy investments could drive a tripling of U.N.-backed carbon offsets issued to emission reduction projects in India by end-2012, a report said on Thursday. And a jump in issuance of carbon credits to renewable energy projects alone could be... Read more.. |
India not to accept any climate pact that erodes Bali PlanBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2010
As UN members meet in Bonn this month to discuss climate strategy, India has said it will not accept any pact that ''erodes'' the differentiation between rich and developing nations set forth in Bali Action Plan centred on historic responsibilities on greenhouse gas emissions... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Social Issues |
India green energy to power jump in CER issuance-studyBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2010
A surge in renewable energy investments could drive a tripling of U.N.-backed carbon offsets issued to emission reduction projects in India by end-2012, a report said on Thursday. And a jump in issuance of carbon credits to renewable energy projects alone could be... Read more.. |
India's carbon credit claims to triple in 3 yearsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 15, 2010
The number of carbon credits or certified emission reduction (CERs) issued for a cut in the release of greenhouse gases into the environment is set to triple in India [ Images ] over the next three years, due to a rising number of claims from rapidly growing renewable energy... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
The Green Building Paradigm in India By : Akhil Choudhary, May 12, 2010
The objective of green buildings is to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment. Though its concept is being rapidly popularized in India, there are still a few hurdles that prevent mass scale adoption by project... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , India , Policy Tracker , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Technology |
India submits plan on energy subsidy cuts to G-20By : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2010
India last month submitted to the Group of 20 (G-20) a detailed plan to phase out inefficient energy subsidies, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter. India’s commitments, as detailed in its final plan, will be reiterated when Prime Minister Manmohan... Read more.. |
India a leading player in ‘carbon bazaar’: GermanyBy : sustainabilityo..., May 11, 2010
Recognising India as the leading generator of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in the world and the nation’s “huge potential” in the field, the German government Monday called on India for international cooperation to provide market linkages for carbon credits.... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
On rivers and glaciers, India, China walk on thin iceBy : sustainabilityo..., May 10, 2010
India will not accept any plans by China to divert the Brahmaputra river waters, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said here on Sunday even as he urged the Government of India to expedite hydel projects along the river in Arunachal Pradesh. ... Read more.. |