"Our lives have become hell": Thousands of villagers suffer at the hands of Durgapur's 'pollution powerhouse'
"Our lives have become hell": Thousands of villagers suffer at the hands of Durgapur's 'pollution powerhouse'

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.

'Shifting to renewable energy vital for India to meet its climate goals by 2030'
'Shifting to renewable energy vital for India to meet its climate goals by 2030'

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.

नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षेत्र में महाशक्ति बनने की ओर अग्रसर है भारत
नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षेत्र में महाशक्ति बनने की ओर अग्रसर है भारत

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।

"हमारी जिंदगी नर्क बन गई है": दुर्गापुर के 'प्रदूषित पावरहाउस' से हजारों ग्रामीण पीड़ित
"हमारी जिंदगी नर्क बन गई है": दुर्गापुर के 'प्रदूषित पावरहाउस' से हजारों ग्रामीण पीड़ित

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।

Maharashtra: 1,300 lives could be saved in 2020 if Chandrapur power station had emission safety mechanism, finds Study
Maharashtra: 1,300 lives could be saved in 2020 if Chandrapur power station had emission safety mechanism, finds Study

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.

SC notice to NTPC, UP & MP govts on plea for ban on dumping of fly ash
SC notice to NTPC, UP & MP govts on plea for ban on dumping of fly ash

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

Closure of coal mines in Korba to affect 60% informal workers: they need 'just transition' says iFOREST report
Closure of coal mines in Korba to affect 60% informal workers: they need 'just transition' says iFOREST report

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.

Toxic leak from NTPC's Singrauli coal plant contaminates water
Toxic leak from NTPC's Singrauli coal plant contaminates water

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

"Our fields are barren. People are falling sick"
"Our fields are barren. People are falling sick"

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

Uttarakhand: Sinking of land aggravates in Joshimath; houses on verge of collapsing, protests erupt
Uttarakhand: Sinking of land aggravates in Joshimath; houses on verge of collapsing, protests erupt

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.

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