For decades, Meghalaya's coal reserves fueled economic growth but ravaged its environment. The state relied on rat-hole mining—a dangerous practice involving narrow tunnels, often worked by children, causing severe injuries and fatalities. Environmental destruction and human suffering were rampant.
The Trump administration has undertaken an extensive initiative aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on the U.S. energy industry. Under the leadership of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, a series of environmental regulations, particularly those targeting power plant emissions, are being rolled
Corporate giants like Cisco have taken a groundbreaking step in the renewable energy sector by securing energy from Texas solar projects through virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). This aggregation of six VPPAs aims to harness energy from two forthcoming solar plants—Star Dairy and
In a landmark development, Gensol Engineering Limited, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd., has secured a contract to develop India’s first bio-hydrogen project. Valued at ₹164 crore, this pioneering initiative focuses on converting 25 tons of bio-waste into one ton of hydrogen per
In a bid to combat the escalating climate crisis, cities around the world are taking bold steps by banning advertisements for high-carbon products. Targeting industries and products that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, such as fossil fuels, airlines, luxury travel, and SUVs,
Extreme weather patterns driven by climate change are posing increasing challenges for utilities in the United States. These phenomena are causing unpredictable spikes in energy demand that the current infrastructure is struggling to meet. Grid operators are compelled to employ new strategies to
