From extraction to regeneration: How India’s coal mines are being reimagined
Pisciculture, afforestation, pumped storage, eco-tourism have emerged as the more popular forms of re-using abandoned…
Fossil Fuels
India Prioritise to Secure Energy Needs of People on US, EU Sanctions on Buying Russian Oil
An Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said the government’s priority was to secure the energy needs…
Most New Renewable Projects Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives: Report
Addition of 582 gigawatts of renewable capacity in 2024 led to avoiding fossil fuel use…
India hits 50% clean power capacity, but generation still lags
Policymakers now face the task of converting capacity into consistent renewable supply India has hit…
Financial Industry Shifts from Coal Without Any Funding Cuts
Global financial industry’s vow to shift from coal has not translated into reduced funding as…
MCL to invest ₹40,000 crore to set up 4GW thermal power plant
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) will invest ₹40,000 crore to set up a 4,000 MW thermal…
Converting Coal Mines to Solar Can Add up to 15% of Global Capacity: Report
The report estimates that conversion to solar leads to job creation in the sector, but…
Global North Countries Responsible for 70% of Oil and Gas Expansion: Report
This expansion threat comes on top of already existing extractions which would cause more than…
Can biochar be India’s missing link to carbon capture?
With abundant biomass and lower production costs, India and the Global South are emerging as…
India’s swelling coal stockpiles test state-owned mining giant CIL
India’s state-owned mining giant Coal India Ltd. is sitting on record-high inventories. The miner has…