By Gurvinder Singh
Residents of three villages – Piyala, Kalipur and Waria – in Durgapur, West Bengal complain they are forced to eat and breathe black dust emanating from the nearby thermal power plant. The air, admits the pollution control board, is heavily polluted, and there are allegations of flyash being dumped in the local water bodies. A ground report.
Residents of three villages – Piyala, Kalipur and Waria – in Durgapur, West Bengal complain they are forced to eat and breathe black dust emanating from the nearby thermal power plant. The air, admits the pollution control board, is heavily polluted, and there are allegations of flyash being dumped in the local water bodies. A ground report.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In order to discuss the key recommendations of the IPCC report, a virtual seminar was organised in which experts mentioned that coal-based power generation will no longer be feasible by 2030 as renewable sources will have to be exploited to meet the country's energy needs. More details here.
In order to discuss the key recommendations of the IPCC report, a virtual seminar was organised in which experts mentioned that coal-based power generation will no longer be feasible by 2030 as renewable sources will have to be exploited to meet the country's energy needs. More details here.
By India Science Wire
भारत भी लगातार नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा की ओर अग्रसर हो रहा। नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता की दृष्टि से भारत विश्व में तीसरे स्थान पर है और सभी प्रमुख देशों में अपनी नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता में सबसे तीव्र गति से वृद्धि कर रहा है।
भारत भी लगातार नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा की ओर अग्रसर हो रहा। नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता की दृष्टि से भारत विश्व में तीसरे स्थान पर है और सभी प्रमुख देशों में अपनी नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता में सबसे तीव्र गति से वृद्धि कर रहा है।
By Gurvinder Singh
पश्चिम बंगाल के दुर्गापुर में तीन गाँवों पियाला, कालीपुर और वारिया के ग्रामीणों की शिकायत है कि वो पास के थर्मल पावर प्लांट से निकलने वाली काली धूल में सांस लेने को मजबूर हैं। प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड का भी मानना है कि हवा बहुत प्रदूषित है, साथ ही यहां के जल निकायों में फ्लाईएश डालने का आरोप भी है। पढ़िए ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट।
पश्चिम बंगाल के दुर्गापुर में तीन गाँवों पियाला, कालीपुर और वारिया के ग्रामीणों की शिकायत है कि वो पास के थर्मल पावर प्लांट से निकलने वाली काली धूल में सांस लेने को मजबूर हैं। प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड का भी मानना है कि हवा बहुत प्रदूषित है, साथ ही यहां के जल निकायों में फ्लाईएश डालने का आरोप भी है। पढ़िए ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट।
By गाँव कनेक्शन
As per the findings of a study conducted on the implications of the absent mechanisms to remove sulphur dioxide from the emission of the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, the poor air quality led to 80,000 sick leave days in Maharashtra in 2020. More details here.
As per the findings of a study conducted on the implications of the absent mechanisms to remove sulphur dioxide from the emission of the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, the poor air quality led to 80,000 sick leave days in Maharashtra in 2020. More details here.
By Mithilesh Dhar
The top court has sought a response by Nov 20. On Oct 6, the dyke of a fly ash pond at a power plant of the NTPC in Singrauli had breached causing spillage in several acres of land
The top court has sought a response by Nov 20. On Oct 6, the dyke of a fly ash pond at a power plant of the NTPC in Singrauli had breached causing spillage in several acres of land
By गाँव कनेक्शन
All coal mines in Korba, one of the top coal producers in India, are expected to shut down by 2050. The industry in the district employs one in five workers, most of them falling in the informal sector. Poor socio-economic status and high dependence on the coal economy leave them highly vulnerable to the unplanned closure of mines. iFOREST researchers suggest ways to tackle upcoming challenges.
All coal mines in Korba, one of the top coal producers in India, are expected to shut down by 2050. The industry in the district employs one in five workers, most of them falling in the informal sector. Poor socio-economic status and high dependence on the coal economy leave them highly vulnerable to the unplanned closure of mines. iFOREST researchers suggest ways to tackle upcoming challenges.
By Mithilesh Dhar
On Oct 6, the dyke of a fly ash pond at a power plant of the NTPC in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh breached, causing spillage in several acres of land
On Oct 6, the dyke of a fly ash pond at a power plant of the NTPC in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh breached, causing spillage in several acres of land
By Mithilesh Dhar
Dhanbad, Bokaro, Singrauli ... the coal mines are mining miseries for people living close to them
Dhanbad, Bokaro, Singrauli ... the coal mines are mining miseries for people living close to them
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Uttarakhand’s Joshimath has been in news for its sinking land which is posing a threat to the local residents. The collective anxieties of the residents peaked yesterday after fresh cracks surfaced. The protesters called for a general strike and demonstrations against the allegedly callous attitude of the state government towards the crisis. On December 4, Gaon Connection had published a detailed report on the issue and warned of an impending disaster.
Uttarakhand’s Joshimath has been in news for its sinking land which is posing a threat to the local residents. The collective anxieties of the residents peaked yesterday after fresh cracks surfaced. The protesters called for a general strike and demonstrations against the allegedly callous attitude of the state government towards the crisis. On December 4, Gaon Connection had published a detailed report on the issue and warned of an impending disaster.