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Universal energy needed, U.N. says

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 7, 2010

Access to reliable and affordable energy is a key part of addressing the
challenges of poverty and climate change, a U.N. report published in New York
said.

A report from the Earth Institute at Columbia University said access to
affordable and...

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India, Australia agree to enhance co-operation in mineral, energy sectors

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 7, 2010

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday met Australian Minister of
Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith and the duo agreed to enhance co-operation in
mineral and energy sectors between the two countries.

Shinde highlighted opportunities and...

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Subject Tags: energy , Social Issues

Australia can play a major role in India’s energy .

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 7, 2010

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that Australia can play
a major role in the energy sector of India, which is growing at a rapid pace
with huge opportunities for investments and technology.

“The two countries can work...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

India emerging leader in wind energy

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 5, 2010

On the very tip of mainland India near Kanya Kumari, there is money to be made literally from thin air, money that is green and environment friendly.

Kudankulam, better known to house India's largest nuclear reactor is also recognized for its giant wind energy farm....

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Subject Tags: energy , Environment

India Inc smells green money

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 5, 2010

Imagine using coconut shells to make ketchup. Or cashew kernels to make soap. Indian companies are going a long way in finding alternate sources of energy, and in the process, encashing a new opportunity in carbon credits.

Carbon credit is the simple term used to...

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PE investors begin funding carbon credit projects

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 4, 2010

There's something for the ‘green brigade’ to rejoice this Saturday, when the world dawns to yet another ‘World Environment Day’. Private equity investors have begun funding clean development mechanism projects, a strategy which will enable them to earn profits from the...

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Agartala to be northeast's first 'solar city'

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 4, 2010

The Tripura government Friday announced ambitious plans to make its capital Agartala a 'solar city' replacing at least 10 percent of conventional energy use by solar energy.

"Agartala city would be the first 'solar city' in northeast India within the next few years,"...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

India tops energy-efficient cement production

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 4, 2010

With some of the plants operating at the lowest energy consumption levels, the Indian cement industry has become a forerunner in energy-efficient cement manufacturing in the world, according to yet to be released FE-EVI Green Business Survey 2009-10.

The survey will be...

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India Advancing Its Strategic Initiatives To Fulfill Its Energy Security Needs

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 3, 2010

India Advancing Its Strategic Initiatives To Fulfill Its Energy Security Needs ; India's rapidly increasing dependence on crude oil imports has made the country's energy sector vulnerable to external factors. The situation has made it imperative for the domestic government to...

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Subject Tags: energy , oil

India will become energy-independent: Kakodkar

By : sustainabilityo..., May 30, 2010

“I can visualise a day when India will not only be energy-independent but also helping other countries. I hope that happens in my lifetime,” said eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar on Saturday exuding confidence about the...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology