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This is a book chapter: The global energy Landscape and energy security
From the book: Fundamentals of materials for energy for environmental sustainability
RE-Energising Karnataka: An Assessment of Renewable Energy Policies, Challenges and Opportunities
In this context, the main objective of this study is to critically examine the state’s RE policy to find gaps and implementation challenges specific to Karnataka The primary audience of this study are the state legislators and policymakers The methodology involved detailed stakeholder consultation with RE developers, the state nodal agency, the state electricity regulator and other government agencies involved in rural electrification through questionnaires and interviews in order to identify specific measures to address existing barriers to the growth of RE in the state The study identifie
Nuclear Liability: Why, How and How Much
Most countries with nuclear power programes have enacted legislation to cover the liability in the event of a nuclear accident and
are also party to one of several international conventions such as the Vienna Convention, the Paris Convention, and the Convention on
Supplementary Compensation (CSC). India stands out with neither a national liability legislation, nor membership in one of the international
conventions. The government is fully responsible for compensation in the event of a nuclear accident in any of the current reactors.
Getting a buy–in from public on Kudankulam
Nuclear power is vital for India, and the government needs to be
more transparent in presenting the attendant risks, while
explaining that Kudankulam’s safety features are superior to those
of Fukushima.
App-based Shared Mobility: The Way Forward
Integrating Gender in Sanitation
India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), 2019
Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) is organising a national-level flagship event - India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), 2019 - focusing on air pollution issues in India and mitigation strategies. The conference will bring together national and regional domain experts to discuss various aspects of air pollution, share knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration. In an effort to disseminate and share experiences and well as expertise among domain experts and young researchers, the conference will host training sessions.
Holistic fertiliser policy can dramatically increase crop yields
Solutions suggested time and again seem to focus on loan waivers and minimum support prices, which may not prove effective in the long run. We need to focus on supply-side factors as well, most importantly on boosting productivity and yield quality.
Plastic: The evil convenience
This paper speaks about how plastic is ruining our waters and affecting the living species.Also proposing ways to reduce plastic.