GHG Platform India is a collective civil-society initiative providing an independent estimation and analysis of India’s GHG emissions across India
The GHG Platform India is a collective civil society initiative providing an independent estimation and analysis of India's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across key sectors, namely, Energy, Industry, Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Land-use and Land-use change, and Waste. The platform includes notable institutions such as CEEW, C-STEP, ICLEI SA, Vasudha Foundation, and WRI India in addition to
29/01/2018
Steps to manage dust now a must for all polluted cities
Steps to manage dust now a must for all polluted cities - Times of India Environment News: NEW DELHI: Cities and towns across the country where the hazardous particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.
19/01/2018
How energy efficiency policies can help India save almost $17 billion by 2030
How energy efficiency policies can help India save almost $17 billion by 2030 By Gyanesh Bharti Refrigeration is essential for preservingfood, comfort conditioning of living spaces and workplaces, and for the temperature and humidity control of different industrial processes. Today, there is an increased awareness of the emissions...
05/01/2018
Cleaning up Coal May Buy Us Time as We Transition to Renewables
Cleaning up coal may buy us time as we transition to renewables Clean coal is not a long-term solution, but technologies that allow us to burn fossil fuels without releasing carbon into the atmosphere may buy us time.
26/12/2017
Wind is now the cheapest source of renewable energy in India.
Good tidings: Wind is now India’s cheapest source of clean energy The tariff is less than the lowest solar power tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit.
14/12/2017
India can lead the fight against climate change with energy efficiency
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India can lead the fight against climate change with energy efficiency - Opinion by Saurabh Kumar | ET EnergyWorld There has never been a better time for cities, states, businesses, non-profits and consumers to come together and make the most efficient use of energy.
06/12/2017
Climate Mitigation Finance Update: Progress in Mapping and Financing Wind Power; Financing Call for Renewable Energy Projects
Climate Mitigation Finance Update: Progress in Mapping and Financing Wind Power; Financing Call for Renewable Energy Projects | News | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD The International Renewable Energy Agency and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development have launched a US$50 million call for applications for renewable energy projects in developing countries. A global tool allows estimating and comparing power potential, as funding aims to stimulate wind power developme...
India needs to build a storage system for electricity from its fast-expanding solar network in a bid to balance cost-effective energy mix
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17/11/2017
According to the CSE study Thermal power plants are the foremost contributor to the commercial emissions.
Thermal power main contributor to industrial emissions: CSE Not only construction dust, vehicular emission and stubble burning are responsible for polluting Capital's air but also the use of coal in thermal power sector is another factor that escalates
17/11/2017
Climate talks, a story of skewed priorities
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Climate talks, a story of skewed priorities India and other developing nations worry about ‘adapting’ to disasters, but rich nations are keen to mitigate future impacts
16/11/2017
Emissions from agriculture set to spike globally
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Emissions from agriculture set to spike globally "Noting that we should not be discouraged by the challenges ahead," the Food and Agriculture Organisation Director General stressed that achieving zero hunger by 2030 was still possible.
13/11/2017
Banks are channeling more funds into climate change projects than ever before, says University of Bath’s Simon Wilde. What’s in it for them?
http://www.eco-business.com/opinion/green-finance-why-global-banks-are-pledging-billions-to-fight-climate-change/
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06/11/2017
India’s carbon emission jumped 1,041% since 1971. Read Full story
India’s carbon emission jumped 1,041% since 1971, says study The study also found that the rise in emissions in India over the years was higher than combined emissions by Australia, Israel, Japan, Korea and New Zealand