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Renewable Energy
No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Posted on 18 Jul, 2024 04:33 PMNo scientific evidence links Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution, says NGT member
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From battery power to clean water: How Indian innovation is building a sustainable future
Posted on 07 Jun, 2024 11:29 AMSustainability is the driving force behind a new wave of innovation in India. These five startups are tackling some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges with groundbreaking solutions. Their efforts not only address climate change but also inspire others to contribute to a greener future.
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Solar powered irrigation improves nutritional outcomes in Chattisgarh tribals
Posted on 02 Jun, 2024 10:56 AMSolar powered irrigation has led to improvement in the nutritional status of Chattisgarh tribals
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How cashew nut shells power a sustainable future
Posted on 26 May, 2024 06:44 PMBiomass is a vital resource for the biofuel industry, and even the valuable cashew, known as the ‘golden jewel’ of Indian agriculture, can be converted into energy fuel.
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Evaluating economic indicators for a solar agriculture farm
Posted on 17 May, 2024 07:54 AMRenewable energy generation, particularly from solar power, is on the rise to lower carbon emissions. However, solar photovoltaic plants require vast tracts of land, leading to competition with agricultural land use. Agrovoltaics offer a solution by integrating solar PV systems with farming on the same land.
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Highlighting the solar-agriculture-water nexus
Posted on 16 May, 2024 10:38 AMThe rapid expansion of solar energy in India presents challenges related to cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity.
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Addressing India's impending solar waste crisis
Posted on 09 Apr, 2024 12:04 PMAs India progresses towards achieving net-zero status by expanding its renewable energy capacity, a recent study by the
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India's climate-tech funding landscape
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 09:33 AMWhile investments in India's climate-tech sector grew significantly in previous years due to increasing interest from domestic and international investors, the funding momentum waned by the end of November 2023, reveals consulting firm FSG's new report, 'India's Green Revolution 2.0: Trends Shaping India's Climate-Tech Sector'. According to the report, the sector attr
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NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PMNGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
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Exploring G20 carbon pricing journey and prospects in the Global South
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 07:35 PMToday, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) unveiled the report titled 'Navigating Carbon Pricing: The G20 Experience and Global South Pro
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