Environmental Clearances of Coal Mines in India 2019-2021
India has become the second largest coal consumer in the world in 2020 (IEA 2021). China and India, account for two-thirds of global coal consumption,…
Environmental Clearances of Coal-Fired Power Plants in India 2021
Environmental Clearances of Coal-Fired Power Plants in India 2021
Environmental Clearances granted to coal-based power plants are a useful indicator to study power generation trends in India. This is in view of the fact…
Status of Fly Ash Disposal Sites in Eastern India
Fly ash is a waste generated in the process of coal combustion in Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant. This fly ash is generally laden with…
Analysis of Wildlife Clearances in India, 2021 (January-June)
Persisting upon its consistency from the previous many years, this year as well, the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife was found to be…
Swept under the carpet
The last decade has seen growing investment in mechanical road sweepers across Indian cities. These machines have gathered public and media interest alike. However, despite…
Clearing the Coast
Coastal areas have unique ecological conditions that make them home to many marine and estuarine species, and to mangroves forests that stabilize the coastline. Their…