Novotel Guwahati GS Road only hotel in East India to receive the prestigious ‘Green Key’ certification Hotelier India
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Moving Towards Net-Zero Emissions – India Foundation
Introduction
Bharat’s electricity sector is set for substantial growth and diversification. Bharat has set several targets for energy transition, security, and access, with specific timelines. As a part of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the UNFCCC, India aims to increase the share of installed capacity for electric power derived from non-fossil fuel sources to 50% by 2030. Additionally, Bharat has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070[1] and is…
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Green Goals, Grey Outcomes: India’s solar waste problem
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India’s ambitious goal of sourcing 50% of its power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030 is driving a rapid expansion of its solar energy sector. Last year, the country’s installed solar energy capacity, a vital component of this strategy, soared to approximately 70.1 gigawatts (GW), a 23-fold…
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EV leasing: Prices can’t dampen EV sales as it steps on leasing pedal
Leasing is adding to the momentum in electric vehicle sales, even as vehicle price remains a dampener in EV adoption, industry executives and experts said.The EV leasing business has grown substantially over the past 8-12 months, they said. With the base still remaining low, this segment is expected to continue its quick growth.More than a dozen companies are involved in the EV leasing business. These include Mahindra Finance-promoted Quiklyz, Ayvens (a part of the merged entity of ALD…
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AI stock boom has a secret back door as energy demand soars
Investors looking for a unique way into the stock market’s artificial intelligence boom are finding an intriguing bank shot in what’s traditionally the most boring corner of the equities universe: utilities.
AI is the buzzword these days, with everyone from chipmakers to computer equipment manufacturers to car companies trying to paint themselves in its hopeful colors. It’s also driving the latest stock market rally, as investors saw this past week.
On Thursday, Meta Platforms…
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No, California’s rooftop solar market isn’t dying
Corda Solar employee Brendan Baumgartner, left, holds a solar panel as Brad Alvey installs the panel at a home in Danville on Dec. 21, 2023.
2019 was a good year for residential solar in California. Households served by the three large investor-owned utilities — Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric — installed 14% more electricity generation capacity than the prior year. The California Solar & Storage…
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Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/26/opinion-no-californias-rooftop-solar-market-isnt-dying/amp/
India has the opportunity to lead the world in eco-tourism: Experts ,Economy & Infra News, Business News
India has a unique opportunity to lead the way in eco-tourism, setting itself apart from regions like Europe that have faced the consequences of mass tourism. With vast potential largely untapped, India’s tourism sector stands poised for growth, particularly through eco-tourism initiatives.
COMMERCIAL BREAKSCROLL TO CONTINUE READINGThe industry experts emphasized the urgent need for sustainable tourism in India amid the global shift towards sustainability in travel, spurred by concerns over…
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The Supreme Court’s very own Sophie’s Choice moment
Supreme Court of India While most dilemmas before judges are about choosing between good and bad, there are certain times when the choice is between two good causes and the Court’s preference for a particular cause.On March 21, 2024, a progressive judgment related to climate change was delivered by the Supreme Court in the case of MK Ranjitsinh & ors v. Union of India & ors. The choice was between promotion of solar power generation and protection of an endangered species. On the face of…
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Neem biomass derived carbon quantum dots synthesized via one step ultrasonification method for ecofriendly methylene blue dye removal
Physiochemical characterization of BCDsFigure 2a presents a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of BCDs, revealing quasi-spherical particles with a non-dispersive nature, ranging in size from 2 to 10 nm, without any signs of aggregation. The selected area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern, detected at 21 nm, indicates a poorly crystalline nature of the material, likely due to the amorphous structure of graphene oxide (Fig. 2b). A high-resolution TEM image of the particles…
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This Semi-Enclosed Electric Trike Could Make Commuting A Lot More Fun
This electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety of car-like features such as headlights and tail lights, turn signals, mirrors, and even a roll bar and a windshield with a power wiper. The Veemo looks like a velomobile, or a pod bike, or a semi-recumbent electric tricycle, but no matter how it’s described, it could help make commuting (and getting the groceries) lower carbon —…
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