Just Transitions
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As India transitions to green energy, it must map financial challenges in coal mining regions
Mining areas that lean on coal for revenue will be severely hit if work on a post-coal economy starts now, says new research.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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In this Tamil Nadu village, the benefits and drawbacks of wind energy are inseparable
For almost every person who regrets the decline of farming, at least one person in the family works at a wind or solar farm.
Priyanka Shankar
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Indian farmers are unable to switch to solar power because of steep costs. Crowdfunding can help
Solar-powered pumps can bring long-term savings on electricity and diesel costs, facilitate sustainable farming and ultimately reduce farm power subsidy bills.
Jency Samuel, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Muslims think namaaz legitimises terrorism, abducting Hindu girls, says Ramdev
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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
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Ten years on, India’s first solar park has still not provided locals jobs and free electricity
Against the assurance of 30,000 jobs, only 60 people in the project-affected village have been employed, with no scope for work for women.
Ravleen Kaur
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In India, a new plan aims to build ‘honourable’ living conditions in closed coal hubs
The government plan, backed by the World Bank, will support new employment and basic services in parts where coal mining is on the decline.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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Photo essay: India’s solar energy boom has left some communities worried for their future
The country’s biggest solar parks have fallen short on promises of a better life for those affected by the projects.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Karnataka’s Pavagada solar park busts the myth that renewable energy is inherently good
The project highlights the need to include economic empowerment of local communities during transitions from fossil fuels to renewables.
Arathi Menon
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In India, desolate solar parks reveal the dark side of renewable energy
The sector isn’t creating many jobs, apart from those at construction stage.
Karishma Mehrotra
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