Tag Archives: coal plants

Air Pollution now a Modi Government Priority

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Barely 16 miles from central Delhi, a 40-year-old coal-fired power plant run by NTPC Ltd. stands testament to the bargain struck by India’s capital city: The world’s dirtiest air for electricity. The state-owned utility is now seeking to cut emissions across its … Continue reading →

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The German Coal Conundrum, busting the myth – The status of coal power in Germany’s energy transition

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Is Germany building new coal plants to replace nuclear despite the country’s green ambitions? Many observers conclude so. But an in-depth look reveals that the growth of renewables has more than replaced nuclear power over the past decade. Coal is … Continue reading →

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Indian coal plant standards allow four to twenty times more deadly pollution than China – India Environment Post

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

India does not yet have the economic might that China does, but the country prides itself on being a vibrant democracy, where diverse and discordant political opinions are not only welcome but even encouraged. This of course stands in stark … Continue reading →

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Greenpeace report on the role of micro grids in promoting the renewable energy revolution needed in Bihar

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Something’s brewing in Bihar. After decades of being India’s most notoriously ‘backward’ state, the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tempered corruption, built roads and spurred development. Given the impressive achievements of his previous term, it’s no surprise he rode to … Continue reading →

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