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Report on discoms’ e-waste collection sought by NGTThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed an inspection team headed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to inform it about the mechanism for e-waste collection and transport at the premises of power distribution companies here. Hazardous material A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice... Read more.. |
US cities, states mobilize against climate change without TrumpEven as President Donald Trump steers the United States away from actively fighting climate change, a number of American cities and states are continuing to pursue renewable energies to reduce their carbon footprint. Around three dozen states -- even some headed by Republicans -- have established policies that require power companies to expand the amount of renewable energy they produce in the coming decade... Read more.. |
Maharashtra to rejig rules for e-taxi launch in Nitin Gadkari’s NagpurThe country's first electric taxi service has hit a hurdle due to archaic rules but the Maharashtra government is likely to clear it and make Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari's pet project shine in Nagpur. The pilot project will be launched with 200 e-taxis there on May 26, state officials said. TOI has learnt that a major vehicle manufacturer has supplied 100 electric cars for plying them as cabs by a... Read more.. |
Hartek Group launches solar division, Ravinder Shan appointed CEOCity-based Hartek Group today announced the launch of a separate business vertical -- Hartek Solar -- to tap opportunities arising in the solar space. The company also announced the appointment of industry veteran Ravinder Shan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Having commissioned 13.75-MW rooftop solar... Read more.. |
Organic waste composting facility to start in Sambhajinagar areaThree wards of the city will be declared 'zero waste wards' from Wednesday as the civic body will start an organic waste composting facility at Mailkhadda. The three wards fall in the Sambhajinagar area. The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has tied up with Ekati - a city-based association of ragpicker women - to run the facility. ... Read more.. |
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven show polluted air can generate powerResearchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power. The device must only be exposed to light in order to function. “We use a small device with two rooms separated by a membrane,” explains Professor Sammy Verbruggen (UAntwerp/KU Leuven). “Air is purified on one side, while on the other side hydrogen gas is... Read more.. |
Supply of recycled water for maintenance work: Dedicated pipeline for south Delhi likelySouth Delhi neighbourhoods may soon have a dedicated pipeline installed to supply recycled water that can be used for maintenance of parks and green zones. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) sought two weeks from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to frame a policy that will see water from sewage treatment plants used for maintenance of its parks. The measure comes at a time when Delhi’s groundwater... Read more.. |
Guwahati among 10 cities in e-waste management campaignEnviron, a group of environmental management for sustainable development, has started an awareness programme on environmental hazards of electronic waste under the ‘Digital India Initiative’. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation, MAIT and CEAMA has embarked upon an awareness programme on environmental hazards of electronic waste under the ‘Digital... Read more.. |
Fire in lake: Karnataka State Pollution Control Board issues notice to HPCLThe Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a notice to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) on the allegations of polluting a waterbody near its terminal in the industrial area near Hassan. A patch of a lake near Dodda Basavanahalli caught fire on Monday following oil wastes released from the terminal collected in the waterbody. ... Read more.. |
Solar tariff dips to new low at Solar Corporation of India’s latest auctionSolar tariffs have fallen to a new low of Rs2.71 per kwH at the Solar Corporation of India’s (SECI) latest auction of 250 MW at the Adani Renewable Energy Park in Bhadla, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. SECI had set a base price ofRs3.01 per kwH for the auction, which began on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to end only late night. In keeping with the rules, the names of the 14 bidders are being withheld till... Read more.. |
PM Modi calls for all-solar power city model, stresses job creationPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for establishment of model solar cities where the power needs are fulfilled solely by solar energy and gave thrust to manufacturing of solar equipment, which will also help generate employment. Chairing a meeting to review the progress of key infrastructure sectors, including petroleum and natural gas, power, renewable energy and housing, the PM on Monday also called... Read more.. |
NGT directs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to close industries running without consentThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to shut down all the industries running in residential areas without any consent. The green tribunal also instructed the Moradabad District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to provide all assistance to the UPPCB in order to execute the same. ... Read more.. Date : May 10 Source: Outlook
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Rural Electrification Programme On Track, Meeting Chaired By PM Modi ToldThe rural electrification programme is proceeding swiftly, with over 13,000 villages electrified out of a total of 18,452 and is on track for completion within the targeted 1000 days, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi told in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting was also told that the total renewable generation capacity has crossed 57 gigawatts, with an increase of 24.5 percent being registered... Read more.. |
Japan's Orix Corp partners with Sun Group for solar business in IndiaSun Group, a leading principal investor in emerging markets, has formed a joint venture partnership for its distributed generation (DG) focused solar business, Sun Renewables, with Orix Corporation, one of the largest Japanese financial services groups and the largest solar developer in Japan. The partnership brings together the synergistic strengths of Sun and Orix to position Sun Renewables as a leading... Read more.. |
A Swachh Bharat campaign for the HimalayasPrime Minister Modi’s Swachh Bharat campaign is heading to the Himalayas. A clean Himalayas campaign was launched Tuesday in Delhi to rid the roof of the world of garbage. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation is sending four expeditions to popular tourist destinations in the mountainous states of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. ... Read more.. |
H&M becomes first international fashion brand to join EP100H&M has become the first international fashion brand to join EP100 since its launch in May 2016. The company is now part of a global collaborative initiative that consists of nine other major leading businesses such as Woolworths, Land Securities, Dalmia Cement, Swiss Re, and Johnson Controls. After joining EP100, it has committed to doubling its energy productivity by 2030. EP100 is a global campaign... Read more.. |
China's President Xi says to uphold global climate dealChinese President Xi Jinping told French President-elect Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Tuesday that he would uphold the Paris Agreement on curbing climate change. China, the world's top emitter of greenhouse gases, and France should "protect the global governance achievements contained within the Paris Agreement on climate change", Xi told Macron, the Chinese foreign ministry said. ... Read more..Date : May 10 Source: The Economic Times
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DBS to reduce carbon footprint in 3-year partnership with DHLDBS Bank will partner logistics company DHL Express Singapore to reduce its carbon footprint, according to a joint press release by the two firms on Tuesday. The three-year partnership will enable the bank’s global express shipments to become carbon neutral through DHL’s proprietary GoGreen Climate Neutral Service. ... Read more.. |
India to launch Rs 10,000-crore Deep Ocean MissionIndia plans to launch a Rs 10,000-crore Deep Ocean Mission in December to carry out research to harness ocean resources in a "responsible manner", an official said on Tuesday. "A deep sea research centre is coming up. We are going to launch an interdisciplinary and interministerial Deep Ocean Mission. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is preparing a proposal that will be put before the Cabinet for approval,"... Read more.. |
Climate talks open in Bonn, with all eyes on WashingtonAmid uncertainties over future of the US participation in the Paris Agreement, climate negotiators from across the globe, including India, on Monday initiated talks in Bonn, Germany to develop necessary guidelines needed to fully implement the global deal through their agreed post-2020 actions. Though the 11-day meet in Bonn is a kind of preparatory one to the annual climate conference that will take place... Read more.. |
Mahindra & Mahindra to add electric spark to new modelsThe Mahindra Group has decided that all new vehicle platforms, including light commercial vehicles (LCVs), coming from its stable will be architectured keeping in mind the requirements for electric variants. The move will make it easier for Mahindra to offer electric variants on all its new models, unlike now where it must reengineer and retrofit the electric drivetrains to existing models. “Going forward,... Read more.. |
LVHM, CSM partner for sustainable innovationPremium fashion and leather goods marketer LVMH has announced partnership with Central Saint Martins (CSM), a world leading centre for art and design education, in order to promote creativity and identify cutting-edge solutions to drive sustainability and innovation in luxury. This new programme will address the challenges faced by the luxury industry. After many years of academic and creative collaboration... Read more.. |
Solar-hydro route for green power projectBengal is going solar this time to run generators that will pump water to a reservoir uphill in Purulia's Ayodhya Hills during off peak hours, 10 years after the successful installation of Purulia Pumped Storage Project. The state power department will set up a 1,000MW solar-hydro power project when the existing project is a thermal-hydro mix. The proposal was cleared in the state cabinet meeting on Monday.... Read more.. |
3 reverse vending machines set up in Connaught PlaceThe New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) finally set up the long-awaited 'reverse vending machines' in three blocks of Connaught Place on Monday. The machines will transfer Rs 1, 2 , 5, and 10 to the e-wallet of a person depositing a plastic bottle or a can. New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the... Read more.. |
White House climate change meeting postponedThe White House has postponed a today meeting to discuss whether the United States should withdraw from the landmark international climate deal struck in Paris under the Obama administration. The White House said late yesterday that the meeting would be rescheduled. This is the second time a meeting of top aides on the issue has been delayed. ... Read more.. |
