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New Tariff guidelines unveiled for green energy!
Neal,23rd Feb 2012, Posted in:Alternative Energy,

Finally, the tariff guidelines for Wind power generation has been unveiled by the CERS (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission). It has proposed a capital cost of Rs. 5.75 crore per MW for wind energy projects. This proposed capital cost guidelines are part of the regulations the commission released recently and will be used to determine tariff of renewable energy for the next five years (2012-17).

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Indian Roses: Fields of promise
Neal,21st Feb 2012, Posted in:Agro/Forestry,

Talegaon in Maharashtra is abuzz with excited farmers – and why not? It is the biggest hub of rose exports in the country. The exponential rise of rose farmers has transformed the economy and business landscape of the region. The subsidy from the National Horticulture Mission for setting up polyhouses has been a catalyst to the changing fortunes of the region. The farming sector has indeed looked rosy –  Read more..

Indian cities: Heaviest and not the greenest
Neal,13th Feb 2012, Posted in: Carbon Consulting, Smart grid,

Major Indian cities are gasping for breath. Its not only the deluge of 4-wheelers that is choking the Indian metropolis, but also the demand for a greater reservoir of oxygen with the population growth maintaining its northward sprint. CO2 emissions have captured the imagination of Indian decision makers, but for the most part, these policies and frameworks have remained glued to the drawing board. The ‘green city’ milestones are being adopted in  a hurry by the global metros lik Read more..

Low-carbon cities: The need of the hour
Vasu,9th Feb 2012, Posted in: Carbon Consulting,

City and town planners in India are still at sea as far as the concept of low-carbon development is concerned. Carbon footprint reduction is a primary agenda not only for the developed countries, but even for the industrial policy makers in the developing world. The concept of tradable energy certificates is being implemented in Indian industrial landscape. The unfortunate part is that these mindset is yet to transcend to town planning division.

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Why CNG is still not the ‘fuel of choice’ for private vehicles?
Neal,1st Feb 2012, Posted in:Alternative Energy, Carbon Consulting, 1 Comment

Automotive sector has its eye set on India and the Indian consumers have proved to be worthy partners, setting up blazing consumption rates in all the vehicle segments. This is great for the world economy, but  a disappointing aspect for the environment – as majority of the Indian vehicles are still CNG incompatible. Any other country will be at pains to explain the lack of initiative in the CNG private sector considering the high price differential…

  • GLOBAL WARMING - A THREAT TO CORAL REEFS IN GULF OF MANNAR: The coral reef wealth of the Gulf of Mannar, which is being conserved through joint efforts of various governmental, non-governmental and research agencies, is now facing a different kind of threat global warming and consequent climate change.
    Coral reefs, known as rain forests of the sea, are a source of food security and livelihood options for hundreds of millions people, coastal defence and tourist hotspots. The Gulf of Mannar (GoM) is one of the four important coral reefs in India and thousands of artisanal fisher folk are dependant on fishery resources from this reef area.
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    CLIMATE CHANGE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY STONES: Climate change, it turns out, has a few side effects. High temperatures make it harder for the body to cool itself, which can cause heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke--a particular concern for people with heart conditions. Heat also affects air quality, as stagnant air leads to higher smog concentrations, which in turn places stress on those with respiratory conditions like asthma. Higher levels of carbon dioxide will likely cause pollens to proliferate, while increased humidity will nurture fungal growth--two major aggravators of asthma and allergies. Hotter weather will also lead to the spread of disease. Mosquitoes carrying diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever will migrate into new areas of the US. So will ticks bearing Lyme disease. Water- and food-borne pathogens also thrive in balmier climes.
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    HARSH WINTER DOESN'T MEAN LESS WARMING: German climate experts say the past harsh winter in Europe and North America does not indicate a slowing of global warming.
    The German Meteorological Service said Tuesday while the history of climate change shows ups and downs, the overall rise in temperatures is evident.
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    FIXING THE OIL SPILL - DUMP INTO GULF OF MEXICO: BP and the U.S. Coast Guard are dumping large amounts of "dispersants" both on the surface and underwater, in a desperate attempt to control the ongoing spill. Dispersants are surfactants, not unlike what you use on your dishes, that break oil down into small droplets that sink into the water.
    How much are they dumping? Lots. According to ProPublica, "BP has already bought up more than a third of the world's supply" of dispersants. On Thursday alone, ProPublica reports, emergency workers dropped 100,000 gallons of the stuff into the Gulf.
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    BURNING OIL SENDS TOXIC SMOKE TOWARDS GULF OF MEXICO: The EPA is warning that Gulf Coast residents are at risk of headaches, nausea, and other ill health effects; the culprit is air pollution from the oil burns that response teams are conducting to try to keep the big slick away from coastlines.
    "The BP Oil Spill in the Gulf could cause an odor similar to that of a gas station for communities along the affected coast," warns the site the EPA set up on the disaster
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    NOW GOOGLE INVESTS IN 2 WIND FARMS: Google Inc. has invested $38.8 million in two North Dakota wind farms, the Internet giant's first direct investment in utility-scale renewable energy generation.
    The Mountain View, Calif., company said in a Monday blog post that it invested in wind farms built by NextEra Energy Resources, a unit of FPL Group Inc. The wind turbines, made by General Electric Co., generate 169.5 megawatts of power, enough to serve more than 55,000 homes.
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