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SC: Can Uttarakhand hydel projects be shifted to non-eco fragile zones?By : Sustainability ..., Mar 2, 2020
The Supreme Court on Friday suggested exploring the feasibility of shifting hydro-electric power projects on Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand to non-eco fragile zones to facilitate resumption of the projects which have been stalled for the last seven years. “It... Read more.. |
Renewable-thermal power plan may find few takersBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 27, 2020
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's new proposal for developers to blend renewable and thermal power may not find many takers, according to renewable energy consultancy firm, Bridge To India. “We suspect that because of limited number of potential bidders, the scheme... Read more.. |
Surat to have plastic waste mgmt centreBy : Sustainability ..., Nov 20, 2019
A two-member team from Union petroleum ministry-run Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) visited the Diamond city on Tuesday. They had come to discuss the initial plan for setting up a plastic waste management centre in the city. Surat is one of the... Read more.. |
Kolkata: ‘Ignoring NGT orders adds to pollution’By : Sustainability ..., Nov 11, 2019
Environmental crusaders on Friday blamed the spiralling pollution and plunging air quality on the non-compliance of National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders and furnished a 35-point report on the issue. “Our failure to comply with so many directives on environment has polluted... Read more.. Subject Tags: air pollution , air quality , environment , Ministry of transport , National Green Tribunal (NGT) , particulate matter (PM) |
Most Indian banks fail on policies of climate change'By : Sustainability ..., Oct 3, 2019
Most Indian banks fail on policies of environment and human rights and this inaction leaves the Indian banking sector vulnerable to investment risks arising due to climate emergencies, according to the first edition of Fair Finance Guide India scorecard. The scorecard, that... Read more.. |
PM addresses G7 Summit’s session on Climate, Biodiversity and OceansBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 27, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the session on ‘Biodiversity, Oceans, Climate.’ He highlighted India’s large scale efforts towards eliminating single use plastic, conserving water,... Read more.. |
PM Modi Leaves for France to Attend G7 Summit, Will Discuss Climate Issues with World LeadersBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 26, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for France from Manama to attend the G7 Summit where he will speak on burning global issues of environment, climate and digital transformation and... Read more.. |
India puts renewable power at the centre of G20 dialogue on energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 17, 2019
India on Saturday put renewable energy at the centrestage of the G20 dialogue on energy transition and global environment for sustainable growth. Addressing counterparts from 20 major economies... Read more.. Subject Tags: environment , household electrification , International Cooperation , renewable power , sustainability |
ReNew Power Conferred LEED Gold Certification by US Green Building CouncilBy : Sustainability ..., May 15, 2019
ReNew Power Ltd. ("ReNew Power"), India's leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer, has been conferred with the LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC). LEED... Read more.. Subject Tags: Corporate Sustainability , environment , Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI) , LEED , ReNew Power , USGBC |
TERI to set up incubation centre in Odisha for biotech solutionsBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 14, 2019
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), one of country’s leading think-tanks, will set up an industrial incubation facility of TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Research Centre, in Odisha. ... Read more.. |