Will India’s neutrino observatory hurt the environment? Tamil Nadu and the Centre can’t agree

The state government recently filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court voicing opposition to the project.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Apr 17, 2022 · 01:30 pm

India wants to spend Rs 19,300 crore on rejuvenating Yamuna and 12 other rivers through plantations

Experts say the proposal is nothing but old wine in a new bottle that doesn’t address the real issues behind the degradation of rivers.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Apr 13, 2022 · 03:30 pm

A parliamentary panel has recommended faster environmental clearances for bauxite mining

While the country has rich reserves of the primary ore of aluminium, over 80% of these reserves are yet to be fully explored.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Mar 30, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Will pushing banks to invest in renewables help India achieve its clean energy targets?

A report by a committee of the Parliament has recommended a renewable finance obligation for the country’s financial institutions.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Mar 21, 2022 · 09:30 pm

After years of focus on mega renewable energy projects, India is pushing decentralised solutions

The Union government has come out with a national framework for promoting decentralised renewable energy livelihood applications.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Mar 09, 2022 · 07:30 pm

India’s electric vehicle push will be incomplete unless it secures the minerals for the batteries

The country should focus on procuring minerals that are required for manufacturing batteries, suggests a study.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Feb 27, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Modi government is pursuing ‘ease of business’ at the cost of the environment

The environment ministry has introduced a series of changes in the regulations through office orders that pave way for the diversion of forest land.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Feb 10, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Is India’s forest cover growing? Yes, but if you count coffee estates and clumps of trees in cities

A new national report makes a tall claim dismissed by environmental experts.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Jan 26, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Without a clear framework on closure of coal mines, India’s transition to renewables will be messy

While the country has shut 123 mines since 2008, there is little evidence of measures taken to ensure proper environmental remediation and land rehabilitation.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Dec 12, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Indian pollution watchdog’s proposed guidelines for shutting old thermal plants fills a key gap

The Central Pollution Control Board has suggested a range of measures to deal with pollution issues and the disposal of hazardous waste.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Nov 19, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Will India use ‘coal shortage’ as an excuse to dilute its environmental laws?

Experts say the shortage, which was due to various logistical and financial reasons, has become a regular feature of the country’s energy story.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Oct 22, 2021 · 01:30 pm

To achieve net-zero by 2050, India needs clean energy installations on land the size of Bihar

A study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis recommends the promotion of offshore wind, rooftop solar and solar on water bodies.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Sep 20, 2021 · 09:30 pm